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Certified translations in Chicago for USCIS immigration, courts, universities, DMV, SSA, visas and more. Upload your document for Instant Pricing, free mailing, rush service, notarization and apostille available – from $29.95 per page.

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Chicago Certified Translations

Official Translation Services in Chicago

Official Translations delivers USCIS-accepted certified translations for Chicago residents and businesses – birth certificates, marriage records, diplomas, court documents, and immigration filings translated in 100+ languages with same-day rush service. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and free first-class mailing to any Chicago-area address. Pricing starts at $29.95 per page with Instant Pricing – upload your document for an exact word-count quote in seconds.

Chicago is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the United States. According to the US Census, over 35% of Chicago residents speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and Arabic among the most common. This diversity creates constant demand for official translation services – for immigration applications filed at the Chicago USCIS Field Office, proceedings at the Cook County Circuit Court, university admissions at UChicago, Northwestern, UIC, and DePaul, and employment documentation across every industry.

Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for individuals, law firms, immigration attorneys, universities, and employers throughout Chicago and Cook County. Every translation is completed by a professional translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the format required by USCIS and all official US institutions. Whether you are filing at the Chicago USCIS Field Office at 101 W Congress Parkway, submitting to the Cook County Circuit Court, or applying to the University of Illinois at Chicago, our translations meet every institutional standard.

Simple Process

How It Works

Get your certified translation in 3 easy steps.

1

Upload Your Document

Submit a photo, scan, or PDF through our secure portal. Our system automatically calculates the word count and generates an exact price quote instantly.
2

We Translate & Certify

A native-speaking ATA-member translator completes your certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
3

Download & Submit

Receive your certified translation by email or as a hard copy by mail – whichever you need. Rush delivery available for urgent Chicago filings.
Chicago Coverage

Translations for Every Part of Chicago

Our clients come from every neighborhood in Chicago and Cook County. The following areas represent the highest demand for certified translation services based on immigrant population concentration.

Pilsen / Little Village
Largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest
Top languages: Spanish
Chinatown / Bridgeport
Historic Chinese-American district, fastest-growing Asian neighborhood
Top languages: Mandarin, Cantonese
Albany Park
Among the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the US
Top languages: Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog
Avondale / Jefferson Park
Historic Polish & Eastern European corridor
Top languages: Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
Devon Avenue / West Ridge
Largest South Asian commercial district in the Midwest
Top languages: Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati
Hyde Park
Home to the University of Chicago
Top languages: Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, French
Languages

Translation in 100+ LANGUAGES

We provide certified translations in over 100 languages – covering all major language pairs spoken across Chicago and Cook County and required for USCIS immigration applications, court proceedings, and university admissions. The most commonly requested languages in Chicago are listed below.

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Certified Translations Across Illinois

We provide the same official translation service to clients throughout the Chicago area, Illinois, and the greater Midwest. Our service is fully online, so turnaround times are identical regardless of your location.

Common Questions about Official Translation in Chicago

Chicago Certified Translation – FAQ

Certified translation in Chicago starts at $29.95 per page at Official Translations. Each page includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by USCIS, Cook County courts, DMV, SSA, universities, and visa applications. Upload your document to see Instant Pricing – the exact total is calculated from your document's word count, with no hidden fees.
Standard certified translation in Chicago is typically ready within 2 business days. Rush service is available for urgent Chicago filings, and same-day delivery is available on request. You choose the turnaround at checkout after you receive Instant Pricing.
Yes. USCIS requires certified translation of any non-English document submitted with an immigration application – including I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and visa cases filed at the USCIS Chicago Field Office at 101 W Congress Parkway. Our translations meet 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and are accepted on first submission.
No – USCIS accepts certified translations with a signed Certificate of Accuracy and does not require notarization. However, notarized translations are available at Official Translations if requested by another Chicago institution, court, or foreign authority.
Upload a photo or scan of your birth certificate at Official Translations. The system returns Instant Pricing based on the word count. We deliver a USCIS-accepted birth certificate translation in Chicago with a signed Certificate of Accuracy – digital copy by email and free mailing of the printed copy.
Yes. Same-day certified translation in Chicago is available for most common documents – birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, driver's licenses, and court filings. Select rush service at checkout after you see your Instant Pricing.
Official Translations provides certified translation of Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Arabic, and 100+ other languages in Chicago. All translations are delivered by a professional translator with a Certificate of Accuracy and are accepted for USCIS, court, DMV, SSA, university, and visa filings.
Any foreign-language evidence, contract, deposition exhibit, or civil document submitted to Cook County Circuit Court requires a certified translation. This includes marriage certificates, divorce decrees, foreign court orders, powers of attorney, medical records, and bank statements. All Official Translations submissions include a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
University of Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), DePaul, Loyola, and IIT all accept certified translations of academic transcripts, diplomas, and foreign credentials. Our certified translations are submission-ready for Chicago university admissions and credential evaluations.

Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and one of the most ethnically diverse, making it one of the busiest markets for certified translation services in the Midwest. Our Chicago clients include immigration attorneys in the Loop and West Loop, HR professionals at companies like Boeing, United Airlines, Walgreens, and McDonald's headquarters, hospital staff at Northwestern Memorial, Rush, and the University of Chicago Medicine, and individuals navigating the US immigration system from neighborhoods as varied as Pilsen, Albany Park, Avondale, Chinatown, and Devon Avenue.

The most commonly requested document types in Chicago include birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, and police clearance certificates. These are required for a wide range of purposes including spouse visa applications, Adjustment of Status submissions, naturalization, university enrollment, and professional licensing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Bar, and other state licensing bodies.

Our certified translation service covers 100+ language pairs and is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the US federal courts, and all Illinois public institutions. Translations include a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the Northern District of Illinois, and all Illinois state universities. For pricing and availability, visit our quote page or see our US Translation FAQ for answers to common questions about the certified translation process.

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Chicago Certified Translations from $29.95
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