Certified document translation pricing
Certified translation cost for USCIS purposes: what you pay per page
Certified translation for USCIS purposes costs $19.99/page at Corpus Localization for standard document translation. A signed certificate of accuracy is included with each certified translation.
Public competitor pricing checked in May 2026 commonly ran from about $24.90/page to $40/page, depending on provider, page rules, rush timing, and add-ons.
Use Start your order when the page count is clear. Use Get a quote for unclear page count, mixed civil documents, notarization or mailing instructions, or deadline review.
Quick answer: Standard certified translation for USCIS purposes is $19.99/page at Corpus, with a signed certificate of accuracy included. For a clear one-page file, use Start your order; for multi-file or unclear packets, use Get a quote. Related pages: USCIS-purpose certified translation and certified translation pricing.
The main cost question is not only what the price per page is. It is also what counts as a page. A one-page birth certificate translation usually costs $19.99. A two-sided civil document with text on both sides usually costs $39.98. A packet with several certificates, handwritten notes, stamps, seals, or unclear scans may need quote review before payment.
Official USCIS-related filing rules point to 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): a foreign-language document submitted to USCIS needs a full English translation, and the translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate into English. This page explains Corpus translation pricing and service scope, not filing strategy or evidence sufficiency.
How much does certified translation for USCIS cost?
Certified translation for USCIS purposes costs $19.99/page at Corpus for standard document translation with a signed certificate.
For many customers, the total is simple: count the pages that need translation, multiply by $19.99, upload the file, and start the order. These examples are planning estimates, not legal advice or a statement that a filing is complete.
| Document or packet | Likely page count | Corpus certified translation cost |
|---|---|---|
| One-page birth certificate | 1 page | $19.99 |
| Front-and-back birth certificate with text on both sides | 2 pages | $39.98 |
| Marriage certificate plus divorce decree | 2 to 4 pages | $39.98 to $79.96 |
| Short academic transcript | 2 pages | $39.98 |
| Five-page immigration document packet | 5 pages | $99.95 |
| Ten-page family packet | 10 pages | $199.90 |
See the full certified translation pricing page for the standard page price and add-on notes.
What counts as one page for certified translation?
One page usually means one document side or file page that contains text, stamps, seals, notes, or registry information.
Page count matters because official documents often have information outside the main body. A birth certificate may have a back side with a registry stamp. A marriage certificate may include a seal, marginal note, or correction. A transcript may include a grading scale, reverse-side legend, or attached explanation page.
Do not crop out stamps or back-side text to reduce the page count. Upload the full document as received, including both sides when there is any visible writing, stamp, seal, or annotation. If the file is clean and the page count is obvious, use start your order. If the file has mixed documents, old handwriting, damaged scans, back-side uncertainty, or special recipient rules, use get a quote.
Is the certificate of accuracy included?
Yes. Corpus includes a signed certificate of accuracy with each certified translation so the English file is tied to the source document.
The certificate is the part that turns a normal translation into a certified translation. It states that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English.
A certified translation package should make the document easy to match. Names, dates, registry numbers, stamps, and seals should be handled consistently. The customer, attorney, or filing preparer remains responsible for following the full filing instructions for the specific case.
Does USCIS require notarized translation?
USCIS generally needs a complete English translation with translator certification; notarization is separate and optional at $25.
Notarization verifies a signature process. It does not replace the translation certificate and does not fix an incomplete translation. Some courts, schools, banks, foreign consulates, or private recipients may ask for notarization, but that is different from the standard USCIS translation rule.
Corpus can handle optional notarization when requested, currently priced at $25. Follow the recipient's instructions. For more detail, see certified vs notarized translation.
Which immigration documents usually need translation?
USCIS-purpose translation is common for civil, identity, court, family, and academic documents that are not in English.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, adoption records, name-change records, police certificates, court records, passports, diplomas, transcripts, and civil registry extracts. The needed documents depend on the filing type and the facts of the case.
Corpus can translate the documents you provide. For school records, see academic translation services. For a document-preparation checklist, see the USCIS translation checklist.
What can make USCIS translation cost more than expected?
The final cost can change when the file has more translatable pages, poor scan quality, handwriting, or special recipient instructions.
The most common page-count surprises are back sides, stamps, seals, handwritten amendments, registry notes, and attachments. A certificate may become two pages if the reverse side contains text that needs review. A transcript may include multiple pages plus a grading scale.
Scan quality also affects routing. Blurry photos, cropped edges, shadows, glare, or folded paper can slow review and may require a quote before work starts. If the file is not straightforward, quote review protects the customer from paying for the wrong page count.
Should I start an order or request a quote?
Start an order for clear documents with known page count. Request a quote for packets, unclear scans, handwriting, or special instructions.
Use start your order for clear, readable, standard documents with a known page count.
Use get a quote for packets, unclear scans, handwriting, hard copies, notarization, or special instructions.
Standard certified translation includes the signed certificate of accuracy. Optional notarization is $25.
The quote itself is free. The translation is a paid service. Quote review is the right path when the file needs human review before price and turnaround can be confirmed.
What should I upload for a USCIS-purpose translation?
Upload every page or side with visible text, stamps, seals, notes, or registry marks so the translation can cover the full record.
For civil documents, include the entire certificate, not only the section with names and dates. For transcripts, include all pages and any grading scale or reverse-side legend. For court or police records, include every page in the record you need translated.
- The image is readable at full size.
- No edges, stamps, seals, signatures, or registry notes are cut off.
- Both sides are included if the back side has text or markings.
- Names and dates are visible.
- Recipient instructions are included if they affect formatting, notarization, or delivery.
Can a translation company control USCIS results?
No. A translation company can provide a certified translation, but USCIS controls immigration decisions and evidence review.
Corpus can prepare a complete English translation of the provided document and include the signed certificate of accuracy. Corpus can check that visible text, stamps, seals, and notes are addressed in the translation process.
Corpus cannot control an immigration benefit decision, a filing strategy, or whether the customer's evidence is sufficient. Translation is one part of a filing packet.
FAQ
How much does certified translation cost for USCIS purposes?
Corpus charges $19.99/page for standard certified document translation. A signed certificate of accuracy is included with the translation.
What counts as one page?
One page usually means one document side or file page with text, stamps, seals, notes, or registry information that needs review.
Is notarization included in the price?
No. Notarization is optional and costs $25 when requested. Many USCIS-purpose translations do not require notarization by default.
Can I order without requesting a quote?
Yes, if the document is clear and the page count is known. Use quote review for packets, unclear scans, handwriting, notarization, hard copies, or recipient-specific rules.
Does Corpus provide legal advice?
No. Corpus provides certified document translation. Filing strategy, evidence selection, and immigration advice belong to USCIS instructions or qualified legal guidance.
Start with the right path
If your document is clear and the page count is known, start a certified translation order. If you have a packet, unclear scan, handwriting, notarization request, or special recipient instructions, upload it for quote review first.