Certificate of Translation Template
Fill in the form and print the certificate that goes with a translated document. The certificate updates as you type, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
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Order a certified translationWhat the USCIS rule asks for
The rule for documents in another language is one sentence in the federal regulations, 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). A document containing a foreign language "shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."
That gives the certificate two jobs. It states that the translation is complete and accurate, and it states that the translator is competent in both languages. The template above says both, names the document and the language it was translated from, and leaves room for the translator's signature, name, address and the date.
How to use the certificate
- The translator fills it in and signs it. The person who made the translation is the one who certifies it, by hand, after printing.
- Translate the whole document. The rule asks for a full translation: stamps, seals, handwritten notes and the text in margins included, not a summary.
- Keep the three together. Submit the certificate with the English translation and a copy of the original document, so each translation can be matched to its source.
- One certificate per document. When you submit a birth certificate and a marriage certificate, each translation gets its own certificate naming it.
What the rule does not say
The regulation does not require a notarized certificate, a translation agency, or a translator with a particular credential. Other authorities set their own rules, though: courts, universities, licensing boards and foreign consulates often ask for more, such as notarization or a sworn translator. Check what the office receiving your document asks for before you submit.
This page explains the wording of the federal rule and gives you a template. It is not legal advice, and it cannot promise that a particular office will accept a document.
Certificate of Translation FAQ
Is what I type saved or sent anywhere?
No. The certificate is put together in your browser as you type, and printing happens on your computer. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
Why is the certificate always in English?
Because it goes to USCIS with an English translation. On every language version of this page the form is in your language, and the certificate it prints is in English.
How do I save it as a PDF?
Click "Print or save as PDF" and choose "Save as PDF" as the printer in the print window. Only the certificate is printed, not the rest of the page.
Does the certificate need to be notarized for USCIS?
The USCIS rule, 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), asks for a translator's certification of accuracy and competence and does not mention notarization. Other offices may ask for it; check with the one receiving the document.
Can DocTranslator certify the translation for me?
Yes. With USCIS certified translation, a professional translator translates the document and signs a Certificate of Translation Accuracy, at $25 per page.
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