What is a certified translation?
A certified translation includes two parts: a complete translation of the whole document, and a signed certificate of translation accuracy. The certificate states that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate between the two languages.
A certified translation is not the same as a notarized translation. When a notary is involved, the notary confirms the identity of the person signing the certificate. The notary does not check the translation itself.
You can speak to us in Spanish
Devin, one of our notaries, works with clients in Spanish, so you can book, ask questions, and get your document explained in Spanish rather than through a third party.
Between our four notaries we also work in French, German, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Arabic. Certified translations in all of these and many more languages are prepared by our own translators in our offices.
Our translators, not a subcontractor
Every translation is prepared by our own ATA-certified translators in our own offices. We do not hand your documents to an overseas agency or a marketplace of freelancers, which is how most services in this area work.
That means your document stays with the people you booked with, we can answer questions about it directly, and if an agency queries a term, we can explain the choice rather than chase a subcontractor.
Spanish documents we translate into English
Birth certificates (acta de nacimiento, partida de nacimiento, certificado de nacimiento), marriage certificates (acta de matrimonio), divorce decrees (sentencia de divorcio, acta de divorcio), and death certificates (acta de defunción).
Police clearance certificates (constancia de antecedentes penales or carta de antecedentes no penales), diplomas and degrees (título), transcripts (certificado de estudios), and national ID cards and driver's licenses (cédula de identidad, licencia de conducir).
Court records, notarial deeds and powers of attorney issued abroad, medical records, bank statements, and vaccination records (cartilla de vacunación).
Documents from Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain
Mexico: birth, marriage, and divorce records from the Registro Civil, CURP documents, and INE voter ID cards. Guatemala: RENAP birth certificates and DPI ID cards. El Salvador: partidas de nacimiento and DUI ID cards. Honduras: RNP birth certificates.
We also translate records from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Spain, including Spanish certificados literales de nacimiento.
South America and the Caribbean: Chilean Registro Civil certificates and RUT documents, Argentine partidas and DNI records, Peruvian RENIEC certificates and DNI cards, and Dominican Junta Central Electoral records and cédulas. Tell us the country of issue when you upload, because terminology and layout differ.
English to Spanish translation
Need a U.S. document in Spanish? We translate English documents such as birth certificates, diplomas, school records, and court documents into Spanish for family, schools, and agencies in Latin America and Spain.
Other languages
We also translate Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Greek, and French, each with its own page covering the document types and rules for that language.
Beyond those, we accept requests in over 250 languages through the form on this page, including Indigenous languages of Mexico and Guatemala such as Mam, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Triqui. Choose your languages in the form and we'll confirm availability with your quote.
Our owner, Sarah, works with clients directly in English, French, Hindi, and Arabic, and we prepare certified translations in many other languages through our translators.
Certified translations for USCIS
USCIS requires every foreign-language document to include a full English translation, certified by the translator as complete and accurate, along with the translator's certification that they are competent to translate from that language into English. We translate everything on the page, including stamps, seals, handwritten notes, and the back of the document, and each document gets its own certificate.
USCIS generally doesn't require notarized translations. The final decision on any document belongs to USCIS. We translate documents only. We can't fill out immigration forms or give immigration advice.
Notarized translations
Some schools, courts, and foreign agencies ask for a notarized translation. In that case, the translator signs the certificate of accuracy in front of a notary, who notarizes the signature. Choose the notarized option in the form if your instructions ask for it.
Translations for use in another country
If a U.S. document is going to a Spanish-speaking country, it may need both a translation and an apostille. Some countries only accept translations done by their own official or sworn translators, so check with the receiving agency or consulate first. We can also help you prepare the apostille request.
How it works
Upload clear photos or scans of every page with the form on this page. We review your documents and confirm your price and timeline by email. Once you approve, we prepare your certified translation and send it as a PDF by email, as a printed copy by mail, or ready to pick up at our Beaverton office.
Everything in one place
Fingerprinting, the FBI background check, notarization, witnesses, certified translation, the apostille or authentication request, passport photos, and tracked shipping are all done by our own team, in our own offices.
That matters because these steps have an order. A translation done before the apostille usually has to be redone. A document notarized in the wrong state cannot be apostilled here. When one team handles the chain, those mistakes do not happen, and you make one call instead of coordinating four businesses against one deadline.
Other languages
Each language has its own page with document types and rules.
Country guides
Requirements depend on where your documents are going.
Prices for certified translation
- Certified translation$65
- Certified notarized translation$75
- Visa document package: FBI background check, federal apostille, and certified translationCovers fingerprinting, the FBI background check, federal authentication, and one page of certified translation. Additional documents or pages are quoted after we review them.$415
- Domestic shipping, FedEx or USPSTracked shipping within the United States. Added to the cost of the service.$25per shipment
- International shipping, DHL or FedExQuoted by destination and weight. Tracked door to door.Request a quote
Upload your document and we'll confirm your price and timeline by email. See all prices.
Questions about certified translation
¿Puedo hablar con ustedes en español?
Sí. Devin atiende a clientes en español, para citas, preguntas y para explicar cada paso. También preparamos traducciones certificadas en nuestras propias oficinas. Llame al (971) 514-3743.
Do you outsource your translations?
No. Our own ATA-certified translators prepare every translation in our offices. Your documents are not sent to an overseas agency or a freelancer marketplace.
Are your translations ATA certified?
Yes. Our certified translations are prepared by translators certified by the American Translators Association (ATA), so the signed certificate of accuracy that comes with your translation meets that standard. Tell us your language pair when you book and we will confirm the credential for it.
Where can I get a certified Spanish to English translation near Portland?
Oregon Apostille Fingerprinting Notary in Beaverton provides certified Spanish to English translations for clients across the Portland metro area. Upload your document on this page or call (971) 514-3743.
What is a certified translation?
A complete translation of a document with a signed certificate stating that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent in both languages.
Can you translate a birth certificate from Mexico into English?
Yes. We translate Mexican actas de nacimiento and other Registro Civil records into English with a signed certificate of accuracy, including all stamps, seals, and notes on the document.
Do your certified translations meet USCIS requirements?
We prepare certified translations to meet the USCIS rule: a full English translation with the translator's signed certification of accuracy and competency. USCIS makes the final decision on every document.
Do I need a notarized translation?
Usually not for USCIS. Some schools, courts, and foreign agencies do ask for one. Check your instructions, and choose the notarized option in the form if it's required.
How much does a certified Spanish translation cost?
A certified translation is $65. A certified translation with a notarized certificate is $75. Upload your document and we'll confirm your price by email.
How long does a certified translation take?
It depends on the length and language of your documents. Enter your deadline in the form and we'll include the timeline with your quote.
Can I send a photo of my document from my phone?
Yes. Take the photo in good light, show all four corners, and include every page and the back of the document if it has writing or stamps.
Can you help me fill out my immigration forms?
No. We translate documents, but we're not attorneys, and Oregon law doesn't allow us to complete immigration forms or give immigration advice. An attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative can help.
Do you translate documents from Chile, Argentina, Peru, or the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Chilean Registro Civil records, Argentine partidas, Peruvian RENIEC certificates, and Dominican JCE records are all part of our Spanish work. Certified translation is $65 per document, or $75 with a notarized certificate.
Notary and document services
Signing, witnessing, translating, and authenticating documents. Book them together and we coordinate the order.
- Notary Public Services
Notarization at our Beaverton office at $10 per signature, Oregon's maximum fee.
- Mobile Notary
We come to your home, office, hospital, or care facility to notarize signatures.
- Loan Signing Agent and Document Closings
Mobile loan document closings for title companies, escrow offices, and signing services.
- Estate Planning Notary and Signing Services
Notarization and independent witnesses for wills, trusts, advance directives, powers of attorney, and deeds.
- Witness Services for Wills, Advance Directives, and Powers of
Attorney
Independent witnesses for wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney.
- Form I-9 Verification for Remote Employees
We act as your authorized representative to examine documents and complete Section 2 of Form I-9.
- Apostille Courier Service (Document Authentication)
Private courier service that prepares and delivers your apostille requests to the right government office.
- New York Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for New York documents, including the county clerk certification step.
- California Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for California documents, handled from Oregon.
- Washington Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for Washington documents, handled from Oregon.
- Corporate and Life Sciences Document Authentication
Apostille and authentication for FDA export certificates and corporate records used to register products and open entities abroad.
- Passport Photos
U.S., Canadian, and international passport and visa photos, printed or as a digital file.
Also used by businesses
Clients ordering a translation often need these too.
Where we offer certified translation
At our Beaverton office and by mobile appointment across the Portland metro area.
Last updated 2026-09-10