Sample certified translation for USCIS
A certified translation is the translated document plus a signed certificate of accuracy. The translation mirrors the original layout, brackets every stamp and seal at its position, and marks illegible text as illegible. The certificate names the translator, states their competence, and carries their signature and contact details.
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What to notice in the format
- Mirrored layout. The translation follows the original page order and positions, so an officer can compare line by line.
- Seals in brackets. Stamps are described at their position, like [Round seal: Municipal Registrar], never redrawn or omitted.
- Nothing skipped. Headers, footers, margin notes, and handwriting are translated. Illegible text is marked illegible.
- The signed certificate. Each document carries its own certificate of translation accuracy with the translator’s name, competence statement, signature, date, and contact details, the elements 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requires.
How the translation is delivered
As a PDF, which USCIS accepts for both online and paper filings. A mailed hard copy is available for $14.95 if your recipient wants one, and notarisation for $19.95 where a consulate or state agency asks for it — USCIS does not. The full list is on the pricing page.
Why one certificate per document
A single blanket certificate covering a stack of documents is a common shortcut and a common reason for questions. Each document you file gets its own certificate naming that document, because that is what the regulation asks for.
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