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Official Korean Certified Translation in the US
Korean is one of the most-requested languages in the United States with major communities in Los Angeles, Palisades Park, Flushing, Fullerton, Atlanta, Houston. Official Translations, an ATA-member company, has delivered Korean 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.
Korean Documents We Translate
Most-Translated Korean Document Types
Who Needs Korean Certified Translation
Korean 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 Korean certified translations.
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US Immigration
Korean-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
Korean-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
Korean-language driver's licenses translated for state DMV exchange and US auto insurance.
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Federal & State Courts
Korean-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 South Korea.
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Medical & Social Security
Korean-language medical records and vaccination records for US school enrollment, hospital intake and Social Security Administration claims.
Korean in the US
Why Korean Translation Demand is Strong in the US
1.1M+
Korean Speakers in the US
2020 Census, ACS
Top-9
US Census Rank
Top-9 non-English language in the US
8K+
Korean 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 Korean-language evidence; Korean-speaking businesses filing corporate, banking or tax records with state authorities and the IRS; and students submitting Korean-language secondary-school and university degrees through credential evaluation agencies like WES or other credential evaluators for US graduate admissions and professional licensing. Every Korean certified translation we deliver is accepted on first submission.
Our Korean Translation Services
How We Can Help
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Certified Korean 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 Korean 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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Korean 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
Korean Certified Translation – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Korean certified translation cost in the US?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). Upload your Korean 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 Korean certified translations accepted by USCIS?+
Yes. Every Official Translations Korean 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 Korean 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 Korean 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 Korean documents for US foreign-credential evaluation?+
Yes. Korean-language secondary-school and university 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 South Korea?+
Yes. Official Translations provides certified English-to-Korean 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 South Korean family registry (가족관계등록부).
Can you apostille a Korean certified translation for use abroad?+
Yes. Official Translations can have your Korean 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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