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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.