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This is sample wording for reference only. USCIS does not require one exact template, but the statement should clearly confirm translator competence and translation accuracy.
I, [Translator Full Name], certify that I am competent to translate from [Source Language] into English, and that the attached translation of [Document Name] is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability.
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Signature: [Translator Signature]
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Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
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Contact Information: [Email Address and Phone Number]
If you also want the updated rule summary for current searchers, see /uscis-certified-translation-requirements-2026/.
Before you upload your USCIS packet, review these points:
This is where many applicants lose time. The issue is often not the translation itself. It is the missing certification language or incomplete treatment of the original document.
Certified usually means the translation includes the signed statement confirming competence and accuracy. That is the part USCIS typically requires.
Notarized usually means a notary witnesses the signer’s identity. For standard USCIS filings, that is usually optional, not the main requirement.
If you need the longer explanation, read /certified-vs-notarized-translation/.
Send a clear scan or photo through /get-a-quote/. A scanned copy is usually enough to begin.
Corpus charges $19.99/page, so you know the price before ordering. If you want general pricing background first, read /how-much-does-certified-translation-cost/.
You get a full English translation with the required certification statement and 24-hour delivery for standard orders.
Names, accents, handwritten notes, and registry stamps are easy to mishandle. Service page: /birth-certificate-translation-services/.
Applicants often miss seals, amendments, or side notes. Related page: /marriage-certificate-translation-services/.
Court documents are longer and often contain official formatting that still needs to be reflected in the translation.
These documents may include abbreviations and official remarks that should not be skipped.
School records are another area where partial translation causes problems, especially if the original includes multiple sections.
You can also review a broader list here: /documents-that-need-certified-translation-uscis/.
Searchers who want the certification statement wording are usually not browsing casually. They are checking whether their filing is ready. That is why this page puts the exact structure first, then the checklist, then the ordering steps.
Corpus keeps the offer simple: certified translations accepted by USCIS, $19.99/page, 24-hour delivery, ATA member, and no need to hunt across multiple pages to find the basic requirements.
USCIS is not grading style. It is looking for completeness and a usable certification. A translation that leaves out stamps, registration numbers, or handwritten corrections can create questions even if the main body text is translated correctly.
The safest approach is to treat the original document as a whole record. That means every visible part should be reviewed and reflected where relevant. If you are unsure whether a document qualifies, compare the broader rule summary at /uscis-certified-translation-requirements-2026/.
Applicants sometimes ask whether they can prepare the translation themselves and attach a statement. The risk is not only the wording. It is also whether the full document is translated consistently and presented in a way that looks reliable to the officer reviewing the file.
A third-party service helps because the certification is prepared as part of a formal process. It also reduces the chance of an avoidable issue caused by machine translation, partial translation, or inconsistent spellings. If that question applies to you, read /can-i-use-google-translate-for-uscis/.
It is the signed statement that confirms the translator is competent to translate the document into English and that the translation is complete and accurate.
USCIS does not require one exact template. The statement just needs to clearly confirm translator competence and translation accuracy and completeness.
That is risky and often discouraged. A professional third-party certified translation is the safer option because it includes the required certification statement.
Usually no. For standard USCIS filings, the translator certification is what matters, not notarization.
Corpus Localization offers 24-hour delivery for standard certified translations at $19.99/page.
Get a USCIS-compliant certified translation. $19.99 per page, delivered in 24 hours.
Federal Regulation: According to USCIS policy, any foreign-language document submitted must be accompanied by a certified English translation (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)).
Processing Volume: USCIS processes over 8 million immigration applications annually (USCIS Annual Report), requiring certified translations for all foreign-language documents.
Current Backlog: Immigration courts had a backlog of 3.7 million cases as of 2025 (TRAC Immigration), making accurate documentation critical.
Document Authentication: For apostille requirements, consult the U.S. State Department guidelines.
