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CertifiedMarriage CertificateTranslation Services

Certified translation of marriage certificates, civil registry extracts, and marriage records for USCIS, immigration, visa, consular, 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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Your document

Translating your marriage certificate

Marriage certificates can contain much more than the names of the spouses and the date of marriage. Depending on where the document was issued, they may also include registration numbers, places of birth, parents’ names, previous marital status, witnesses, issuing authorities, handwritten entries, stamps, seals, and later annotations.

Keep names consistent with your official records.

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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Acta de matrimonio

Contrayente

Nacida en Córdoba, soltera

Contrayente

Nacido en Málaga, soltero

FirmaEl Oficial del Registro Civil

Se expide la presente acta para los efectos legales que procedan.

Details we review

We pay close attention to the information that matters.

  • Each name is written the same way everywhere it appears on the certificate.

  • Dates are written out in full, so a day and month are never confused between formats.

  • Copied exactly as issued, with no reformatting.

  • The registry name, office number, and city are carried over in full.

  • Included whenever the certificate lists them, in full.

  • Every witness named on the record is included in the order given.

  • Readable seal text, handwritten entries, and later notes are translated or identified so the reader can tell what each one is.

  • Accents and special characters are preserved. If a name has an established English spelling on a passport, send it with your order as a reference.

Included with your order

A complete certified translation package

The translation, review, certification, and delivery are handled as one complete service.

  1. 01

    Professional Human Translation

    Your document is translated by a professional translator using the complete source and selected language pair.

  2. 02

    Accuracy Review

    The translation is reviewed against the source for completeness, names, dates, numbers, and important details.

  3. 03

    Careful Formatting

    Headings, tables, labels, and structure are reproduced as closely as practical for easy comparison with the original.

  4. 04

    Complete Document Coverage

    Readable stamps, seals, annotations, handwritten entries, and other relevant text are translated or appropriately identified.

  5. 05

    Signed Certification

    A signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy accompanies the completed certified translation.

  6. 06

    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 marriage certificate, full marriage record, and civil registry extract can contain different information. Send the exact record requested by the receiving organization, including all pages, endorsements, and attached certification that form part of it.

  1. 01

    Upload the complete marriage certificate, registry extract, or marriage record requested by the receiving organization.

  2. 02

    Include the reverse side when it contains endorsements, registration information, stamps, or other official text.

  3. 03

    Keep signatures, handwritten additions, seals, marginal notes, and certificate numbers readable.

  4. 04

    Include any attached certification or registry page that forms part of the marriage record.

  5. 05

    Provide established English spellings for both spouses from passports or other official records when available.

  6. 06

    Do not crop stamps, seals, signatures, or document edges.

  7. 07

    Provide the English spelling of names used in your passport or official records when available.

Official use

Official use

Your marriage 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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USCIS & immigration

Marriage records are commonly used to document a legal marriage and family relationship in immigration filings.

Visa applications

Certified marriage certificate translations may be requested for spouse, dependent, residency, or citizenship-related processes.

Consulates & embassies

Marriage records may be required for consular registration, family-status matters, visas, or other official submissions.

Courts & attorneys

Certified marriage record translations may be used in family, estate, immigration, or other legal matters.

Government agencies

Marriage certificates and registry extracts may be submitted for benefits, identity records, tax, or administrative processes.

Name and civil-status updates

Marriage records can support official updates involving surname changes, marital status, or linked civil records.

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.

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When specifically requested

Notarized Translation

Adds notarization of the certification signature when the receiving organization requires it.

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For eligible international use

Apostille Service

Authentication for eligible notarized translation certifications when the receiving authority specifically requires it.

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Simple process

How it works

From upload to secure delivery, each step is clear and straightforward.

  1. 01

    Upload & Pay

    Send your documents and place your order securely online.

  2. 02

    Document Review

    We review your files, language pair, and any special requirements.

  3. 03

    Translation

    Your document is translated by a qualified human translator.

  4. 04

    Review & Certify

    Accuracy review and signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy prepared.

  5. 05

    Secure Delivery

    Your certified translation delivered as a secure PDF — ready to submit.

Language coverage

Available in 60+ languages

We translate marriage 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 marriage 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 marriage certificate?
When a complete translation is required, submit the full marriage certificate or registry extract, including endorsements, stamps, seals, signatures, annotations, and readable reverse-side text that form part of the record.
What is the difference between a marriage certificate and a civil registry extract?
The terminology and format vary by country. A marriage certificate may be a certificate issued from the registry, while a civil registry extract or full marriage record can contain additional registration details, annotations, or related information. Use the exact record requested by the receiving organization.
Should I provide passport spellings for both spouses?
Yes, when available. Established English spellings from passports or other official records can help keep both spouses’ names consistent across documents while the translation remains faithful to the source.
Do endorsements or later annotations need translation?
Yes, when they are readable and form part of the marriage record. Endorsements and later annotations can contain registration 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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Your next step

Translate your marriage certificate with confidence.

Upload your document, choose any services you need, and review your complete total before payment.

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