Corpus Localization translates name-change records into English for USCIS purposes. Send the complete record and any receiving-office instructions for a custom quote before payment. Keep every page, seal and annotation visible. Translation records what your document says; it does not decide whether that document proves a name change for your filing.
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Which name-change record should I send?
Send the document you or your attorney have selected for translation. This page covers standalone name-change records, including orders recording an old name and a new name. Include attached pages that form part of that record, not just the page displaying the new name.
A court order, marriage certificate and divorce decree are different documents. Do not substitute one for another simply because each may mention a name. If your instructions identify a particular record, use those instructions to locate it. Ask the receiving office or your attorney if you are unsure which evidence to provide.
For a broader court record, see court order translation. If the document you have is a civil marriage or divorce record, see marriage certificate translation or divorce decree translation. A package containing one of these records is not automatically treated as a standard-document order.
Prepare your name-change record for a quote
- Capture the whole record. Include the front and any reverse side with text, as well as attached orders or continuation sheets. Keep page edges visible so text is not accidentally cropped.
- Make both names readable. Check that the old-name and new-name fields are in focus, including accents, initials and handwritten additions.
- Include seals and annotations. Marginal notes, stamps and later entries may contain text separate from the main name fields. Do not trim them away.
- Flag differences without editing the source. Tell us if another document uses a different spelling or transliteration. Identify the affected field; leave the original image unchanged.
- Send relevant instructions. Include any translation-format instructions from the recipient. Note unclear handwriting or faint text so it can be reviewed before you pay.
This is a translation-preparation checklist, not a list of evidence a filing requires.
How are the old and new names handled?
Both names remain distinct in the translation. A prior name should not be replaced throughout the record with the current name. Dates, record references and annotations also need to stay connected to the entries they describe.
If a source uses a non-Latin script, an existing English spelling can help identify a transliteration question. Supply that spelling as a reference and explain where it comes from. A reference is not permission to change the source: spelling conflicts should be flagged for review, not silently made consistent. Translation cannot correct an error in the original record.
Languages you can request
You can request Bulgarian, Latvian, Urdu, Lithuanian, Kazakh, Haitian Creole, Uzbek or Ukrainian name-change record translation. Other languages are welcome: request a custom quote to confirm availability, price and requirements for your language pair.
The preparation steps above apply across languages. Send all scripts and languages appearing on the record, including a stamp or annotation in a different language. Do not send only the portion you can already read or type out a replacement for a difficult handwritten entry. The supplied record—not a presumed country-specific format—sets the translation scope.
What does name-change record translation cost?
Name-change records go through custom quote review before payment. Upload the complete file so its language, length, legibility, annotations and attachments can be assessed together. There is no blanket standard-document page price for this service. If you are sending several records, identify each one so the quote can describe the work you want translated.
What will I receive?
You receive a full English translation of the supplied record, a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, and PDF plus editable DOCX files by email. The translation follows the source layout so names and entries can be compared with the original.
Corpus Localization prepares complete, faithful English translations of official documents. Every translation passes quality checks for completeness and accuracy before delivery, and every order is certified by Corpus Localization LLC with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. Corpus Localization is an ATA corporate member (#M-189351).
Frequently asked questions
Can you choose the name-change document I need?
No. The receiving office's instructions and your filing circumstances determine which record you need. We translate the record supplied; we do not select legal evidence or provide legal advice.
Can you make the spelling match my passport?
Send the reference spelling and point out the difference. We can review a transliteration question, but we do not silently replace a name printed in the source or correct the original record through its translation.
Is a marriage certificate the same as a name-change order?
No. They are different document types. A marriage record may contain a name entry or annotation, but that does not make it interchangeable with a standalone order for every purpose. Check which record the recipient asks for.
What if a stamp or handwritten note is unreadable?
Upload the clearest available scan and flag the affected area. Missing or unreadable wording must not be guessed. Review may identify a need for a clearer source before the translation scope can be settled.
Start with the record you have
Upload your complete name-change record, any spelling references and the recipient's translation instructions. Get a Free Quote before payment, or browse our document translation services if you have a different record.