Certified Marriage Certificate Translation for Immigration and Legal Purposes

USCIS requires a full English translation of the foreign marriage certificate accompanied by a written Certificate of Accuracy. The certificate must state that the translator is competent in both languages and that the translation is accurate and complete. The petitioner and their immediate family members cannot translate the document themselves. Our translations meet these requirements and are accepted with I-130, CR-1, IR-1, and K-1 visa petitions.

An apostille authenticates the original document as genuine and is placed on the original by a designated authority in the issuing country. A certified translation is a separate requirement: an English rendering of the document with a competency certificate from the translator. USCIS generally does not require an apostille for immigration filings, but some foreign governments and courts do require apostille-authenticated originals alongside translations. Check with your attorney or the receiving authority to confirm what is needed in your specific case.

Yes. We translate both civil registry marriage certificates and religious marriage documents, including Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish, and Islamic marriage records. Religious marriage certificates often differ significantly in format from civil documents, and our translators are familiar with the terminology and layouts used in each tradition and jurisdiction.