USCIS & immigration
Birth records are commonly used to document identity, age, parentage, and family relationships in immigration filings.
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CertifiedBirth CertificateTranslation Services
Certified translation of birth certificates, civil registry extracts, and birth records for USCIS, immigration, passport, consular, academic, legal, and other official use. Every order includes professional human translation, an accuracy review, careful formatting, and a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
From $25 per pageUp to 250 words per billable page
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Birth certificate translation details
Birth certificates and civil registry extracts vary by country and issuing authority. A record may include the child’s name, parents’ names, date and place of birth, registration numbers, issuing office, marginal notes, signatures, stamps, seals, handwritten additions, and later annotations. We translate the complete readable record while keeping names, dates, registry references, and official labels consistent throughout the translation.
If you already use a particular English spelling of a name on a passport, immigration record, or other official document, provide it with your order as a reference.
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A complete certified translation package
The translation, review, certification, and delivery are handled as one complete service.
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Professional Human Translation
Your document is translated by a professional translator using the complete source and selected language pair.
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Accuracy Review
The translation is reviewed against the source for completeness, names, dates, numbers, and important details.
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Careful Formatting
Headings, tables, labels, and structure are reproduced as closely as practical for easy comparison with the original.
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Complete Document Coverage
Readable stamps, seals, annotations, handwritten entries, and other relevant text are translated or appropriately identified.
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Signed Certification
A signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy accompanies the completed certified translation.
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Secure PDF Delivery
Your completed translation and certification are delivered securely as digital PDF files.
Prepare your document
Preparing your document
A clear, complete source helps us capture the full document and keep names, dates, stamps, and other important details in context.
Document note
A birth certificate, long-form birth record, and civil registry extract can contain different information. Send the exact record requested by the receiving organization, including all pages, annotations, and attached certification that form part of it.
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Upload the complete birth certificate or civil registry extract without cropping any edges.
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Include the reverse side when it contains text, stamps, registration information, or endorsements.
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Keep marginal notes, seals, signatures, handwritten additions, and registration details readable.
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Include any attached certification or registry page that forms part of the record.
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Provide established English spellings of names from passports or other official records when available.
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Do not crop stamps, seals, signatures, or document edges.
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Provide the English spelling of names used in your passport or official records when available.
Official use
Official use
Your birth certificate may be requested for immigration, legal, education, government, licensing, or other official purposes.
Requirements vary by receiving organization. Follow the instructions provided by the organization receiving your documents.
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Visa applications
Certified birth certificate translations may be requested for visa, residency, or citizenship-related processes.
Consulates & embassies
Birth records may be required for consular registrations, passports, family matters, or other official submissions.
Universities & schools
Birth certificate translations can be requested for enrollment, identity verification, or student records.
Courts & attorneys
Certified birth record translations may be used in family, probate, identity, or other legal matters.
Government agencies
Birth certificates and registry extracts may be submitted for benefits, identity records, or administrative processes.
Pricing
Simple certified translation pricing
Each billable page includes up to 250 words. Pricing follows the existing BabylonTranslate page-count rules, and you see your total before payment.
$25per billable page
Short 1-page document$25
2 billable pages$50
3 billable pages$75
Optional services
- Notarization
- +$20per eligible order
- E-Apostille
- +$75when eligible
- Physical Apostille
- +$180per document
- Physical copy & shipping
- +$35when selected
- Expedited translation
- +50%of base translation
Understanding your options
Certified, notarized, or apostilled?
Different submissions can require different levels of authentication. Here is what each option means.
Most common
Certified Translation
A complete translation accompanied by a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
Learn MoreWhen specifically requested
Notarized Translation
Adds notarization of the certification signature when the receiving organization requires it.
Learn MoreFor eligible international use
Apostille Service
Authentication for eligible notarized translation certifications when the receiving authority specifically requires it.
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How it works
From upload to secure delivery, each step is clear and straightforward.
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Upload & Pay
Send your documents and place your order securely online.
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Document Review
We review your files, language pair, and any special requirements.
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Translation
Your document is translated by a qualified human translator.
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Review & Certify
Accuracy review and signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy prepared.
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Secure Delivery
Your certified translation delivered as a secure PDF — ready to submit.
Language coverage
Available in 60+ languages
We translate birth certificate documents across our supported languages. Choose your source and target languages when ordering, or send the file for review if it contains multiple languages.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does birth certificate translation cost?
Certified translation starts at $25 per billable page, with up to 250 words per billable page. Your total is shown before payment.
Does my translation include certification?
Yes. Certified translation orders include a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy with the completed translation.
Can I use this translation for a USCIS filing?
Certified translations are commonly prepared for immigration filings. USCIS generally requires a complete English translation with translator certification for foreign-language documents. Follow the instructions for your specific filing and see our USCIS translation guide.
Do I need to translate the entire birth certificate?
When a complete translation is required, submit the full birth certificate or registry extract, including marginal notes, stamps, seals, signatures, annotations, and readable reverse-side text that form part of the record.
What is the difference between a birth certificate and a civil registry extract?
The terminology and format vary by country. A birth certificate may be a certificate issued from the registry, while a civil registry extract can contain a fuller or differently formatted record. Use the exact document requested by the receiving organization.
Should I provide the passport spelling of names?
Yes, when available. An established English spelling from a passport or other official record can help keep names consistent across documents while the translation remains faithful to the source.
Do marginal notes or later annotations need translation?
Yes, when they are readable and form part of the birth record. Later annotations can contain registry updates or other official information, so include the complete document rather than cropping them out.
Should I upload both sides of my document?
Yes, when the reverse contains text, stamps, registration information, endorsements, or other content that forms part of the document.
What if a name has more than one English spelling?
Provide the spelling used on a passport or other official record when available. We can use it as a reference while keeping the translation faithful to the source document.
Do I need notarization?
Not necessarily. Add notarization only when the receiving organization specifically requires the certification signature to be notarized.
Can I add an apostille?
Apostille service is available as an add-on for eligible certified translation orders. If the original source document itself also needs an apostille, that is a separate process.
How will I receive my translation?
Completed translations are delivered securely as digital PDF files. Physical delivery is available for eligible certified orders when selected.
What if I am not sure which service I need?
Send us the document and the receiving organization’s instructions. Request a quote and we can review the translation service and add-ons to consider.
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Translate your birth certificate with confidence.
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