German Certified Translation
Beglaubigte Übersetzung Deutsch–Englisch
Certified German translation services accepted by USCIS, the US Department of State, federal and state courts, foreign-credential evaluators, US universities and state DMVs. Prepared by native German translators with a signed Certificate of Accuracy – accepted on first submission. From $29.95 per page, free USPS First Class postage. Any language pair, in either direction.
Native German Translators
About German Certified Translation
Official German Certified Translation in the US
German is one of the most-requested languages in the United States with major communities in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, St Louis, Los Angeles, New York. Official Translations, an ATA-member company, has delivered German certified translations since 2010 – accepted on first submission by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the US Department of State, US courts, state DMVs, US universities and foreign-credential evaluators, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy in the exact format every US authority expects.
Official Translations works in German across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with native translators in each variety. Terminology and document formats differ across the three countries: German Personalausweis vs Austrian Lichtbildausweis vs Swiss Identitätskarte; German Führungszeugnis vs Austrian Strafregisterbescheinigung vs Swiss Strafregisterauszug; German Führerschein vs Swiss Führerausweis. Each translation is calibrated to the document's country of issue.
German Documents We Translate
Most-Translated German Document Types
Who Needs German Certified Translation
German Certified Translation Use Cases in the US
From USCIS green-card filings to foreign-credential evaluation and state DMV exchanges, here are the most common reasons US residents need German certified translations.
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US Immigration
German-language birth certificates, marriage records, divorce decrees, police-clearance certificates and national IDs for USCIS green-card (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum and family-reunification petitions.
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Foreign Degree Evaluation
German-language degrees and academic transcripts translated for US credential evaluation agencies used in US graduate admissions and professional licensing.
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State DMV
German-language driver's licenses translated for state DMV exchange and US auto insurance.
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Federal & State Courts
German-language court orders, divorce decrees, witness statements and contracts for US federal and state-court proceedings.
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Marriage Abroad
US-issued single-status affidavits, divorce decrees and birth certificates translated for marriages registered in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
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Medical & Social Security
German-language medical records and vaccination records for US school enrollment, hospital intake and Social Security Administration claims.
German in the US
Why German Translation Demand is Strong in the US
900K+
German Speakers in the US
2020 Census, ACS
Top-11
US Census Rank
Top-11 non-English language in the US
35K+
German Translations Delivered
By Official Translations since 2010
100%
USCIS Accept-Rate
First-submission acceptance
Official Translations serves four main groups across the United States: individuals filing green-card applications (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum, family-reunification petitions, SSA claims, DMV foreign-licence exchange and US passport applications; immigration attorneys handling US Citizenship and Immigration Services and US immigration-court cases that involve German-language evidence; German-speaking businesses filing corporate, banking or tax records with state authorities and the IRS; and students submitting German Abitur, Bachelor and Master degrees through credential evaluation agencies like WES or other credential evaluators for US graduate admissions and professional licensing. Every German certified translation we deliver is accepted on first submission.
Our German Translation Services
How We Can Help
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Certified German Translation $29.95/page
Signed Certificate of Accuracy, accepted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the US Department of State, US courts, foreign-credential evaluators, US universities and state DMVs. $29.95/page, free USPS postage.
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Notarized German Translation +$19.95
Notarized certification, required for some state-court submissions, DMV processes and consular applications. Flat $19.95 per order regardless of page count.
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Apostille +$149.95
We can apostille certified translations through the Secretary of State for use abroad under the Hague Convention. We also handle the Illinois apostille for documents originally issued in Illinois (birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records).
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German Audio Transcription & Translation From $29.95/min
Interviews, depositions, voicemails, recorded statements and video transcribed and translated – commonly used in US litigation, immigration proceedings and media production.
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FAQ
German Certified Translation – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does German certified translation cost in the US?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). Upload your German document for Instant Pricing – the total is calculated from the word count instantly, with no hidden fees. Free USPS First Class postage included.
Are your German certified translations accepted by USCIS?+
Yes. Every Official Translations German certified translation meets USCIS requirements and is accepted on first submission for green-card applications (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum and family-reunification petitions. Translations also accepted by the US Department of State, federal and state courts and US universities.
How fast is German certified translation delivery?+
Most orders up to 3 pages are processed within 24 hours. Rush service is available at $14.95 per page for urgent USCIS, court, university or DMV deadlines. Same-day delivery on request for shorter documents.
Do you offer notarized German translation?+
Yes. Notarized translation is available as a $19.95 add-on per order (one flat fee regardless of page count). Required for some state-court submissions, certain state DMV processes, and a small number of consular applications. Most USCIS submissions only require certified translation – notarization is generally not needed.
Can Official Translations handle German documents for US foreign-credential evaluation?+
Yes. German Abitur, Bachelor and Master degrees translations by Official Translations meet the format used by major US foreign-credential evaluation companies for foreign credential evaluation reports used in US graduate admissions, professional licensing and immigration.
Do you translate US documents for a marriage in Germany, Austria or Switzerland?+
Yes. Official Translations provides certified English-to-German translations of US civil documents such as US birth certificates, divorce decrees and single-status affidavits, with notarization and apostille via the Secretary of State available where required by the German Standesamt, Austrian Standesamt or Swiss Zivilstandsamt.
Can you apostille a German certified translation for use abroad?+
Yes. Official Translations can have your German certified translation apostilled via the Secretary of State for international use under the 1961 Hague Convention. The flow is: certified translation → notarization → Secretary of State apostille. Pricing from $149.95 per document.
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