Home / Maine Certified Translation

Certified Translation
Services in Maine

Certified translations across Maine for USCIS immigration, Maine courts, universities, hospitals, and businesses statewide. Upload your document for Instant Pricing — free USPS First Class mailing, rush service, notarization, and Maine apostille available. From $29.95 per page.

Flag of Maine — certified translation services across Maine
USCIS ACCEPTED
American Translators Association Member BBB Accredited Business
FAST TURNAROUND
100+ LANGUAGES
Maine Certified Translations

Certified Translation Services in Maine

Certified translation in Maine is required any time a foreign-language document must be submitted to a US federal, state, or institutional authority. Certified translation in Maine is required any time a foreign-language document must be filed with a federal, state, or institutional authority. Maine has one of New England's most significant refugee and asylum-seeker populations — with a large Somali and Central African community in Lewiston/Auburn, a French-Canadian heritage community in the St. John Valley, and asylum seekers from Angola and other African nations in Portland — and we provide USCIS-accepted certified translations for Maine residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by USCIS Boston, the Maine Superior Court, and every major Maine institution — on first submission, every time.

Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for Maine residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), accepted by the USCIS Boston Field Office, Cumberland County courts, and every major Maine university — on first submission, every time.

Simple Process

How It Works

Get your certified translation in Maine 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 returns Instant Pricing — the exact total, no minimums and no hidden fees, anywhere in Maine.
2

We Translate & Certify

A professional certified translator from our ATA-member company completes your translation. Each page is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS, Maine courts, and Maine university requirements.
3

Download & Submit

Receive your certified translation by email and as a printed hard copy by mail anywhere in Maine — mailing is free. Rush service (most orders up to 3 pages ready within 12h) and same-day options are available for emergency passport applications, USCIS parole, court deadlines, and university filings.
Statewide Coverage

Certified Translations Across Maine

Official Translations serves every city and county in Maine. Because our service is fully online, turnaround times are identical whether you are in Maine — whether for USCIS Boston, the Boston Asylum Office, Maine Medical Center, or the University of Maine system. Below are the major Maine cities we work with most often — click any city for local information, or use this state hub to start your order.

Portland Lewiston Bangor South Portland Auburn Biddeford Sanford Augusta Scarborough Brunswick Saco Westbrook Gorham Windham Presque Isle
Translation by Language

Certified Translation by Language in Maine

We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations in 100+ languages for Maine clients. Below are the languages we handle most often — each page is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by the USCIS Portland Field Office, Cumberland County Circuit Court, and all Maine universities.

🇪🇸
Spanish Certified Translation in Maine
We translate Spanish birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and USCIS forms for Maine's Hispanic community and seasonal agricultural workers — for USCIS Boston filings, Maine state courts, and University of Maine admissions.
🇵🇱
Polish Certified Translation in Maine
Polish is spoken by communities across the Portland metro and southern Maine. We translate Polish vital records, diplomas, and immigration documents for USCIS filings, Cumberland County courts, and credential evaluators including WES and ECE.
🇨🇳
Chinese Certified Translation in Maine
We provide Mandarin and Cantonese certified translations for USCIS petitions, University of Maine and Bates College admissions, and Maine federal court proceedings. Accepted on first submission at every Maine institution.
🇸🇦
Arabic Certified Translation in Maine
We translate Arabic documents for USCIS asylum cases, the Boston Asylum Office handling Maine cases, and Maine civil courts. Maine's Arab and Middle Eastern communities in Portland and Lewiston rely on our certified translations for USCIS petitions.
🇺🇦
Ukrainian Certified Translation in Maine
We translate Ukrainian passports, birth certificates, and USCIS forms for Maine's Ukrainian community in Portland and the greater Maine area. Certified same-day for rush USCIS Boston or Maine court deadlines.
🇷🇺
Russian Certified Translation in Maine
We provide certified Russian to English translations for Maine's Russian-speaking community — for USCIS petitions, Maine Superior Court filings, and professional licensing at Maine's universities and healthcare systems.
🇵🇭
Tagalog Certified Translation in Maine
We translate Tagalog and Filipino documents for Maine's Filipino community — for USCIS family petitions, Maine state courts, and MaineHealth credentialing across Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor.
🇰🇷
Korean Certified Translation in Maine
We translate Korean vital records, USCIS forms, and immigration documents for Maine's Korean community — accepted by USCIS Boston serving Maine and Cumberland County courts.
Common Use Cases

Certified Translation by Use Case in Maine

Maine certified translation requirements vary by destination — USCIS, Maine courts, universities, and hospitals each have distinct formatting and certification standards. The translations Official Translations issues meet every one of these institutional standards, and a single Certificate of Accuracy works across categories.

🇺🇸
USCIS Immigration
USCIS certified translation Maine cases — I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, K-1, and DACA — require a signed Certificate of Accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Filed daily at the USCIS Portland Field Office and the Portland Asylum Office.
⚖️
Maine Courts
Cumberland County Circuit Court, DuPage County, Will County, Lake County, the Maine Supreme Court in Springfield, and the US District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Maine all accept our certified translations as foreign-language evidence.
🏫
Universities
University of Maine Urbana-Champaign, University of Portland, Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola, Maine State, NIU, SIU, and IIT all accept certified translations of foreign transcripts and diplomas for admissions and credit evaluation.
🏥
Medical & Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, University of Portland Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Loyola University Medical Center request certified translations of foreign medical records and credentials.
📚
Academic Records
Foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates submitted to credential evaluators (WES, ECE, IERF) for Maine university admissions or IDFPR professional licensing all require a certified translation in Maine.
🏢
Business & HR
Maine employers rely on certified translations for I-9 verification, H-1B petitions, and credential review. We work with HR teams and immigration attorneys at companies across the Portland metro and downstate Maine.
📋
Legal & Contracts
Foreign-language contracts, powers of attorney, foreign judgments, and discovery exhibits used in Maine litigation and arbitration are translated and certified to meet evidentiary standards in Maine state and federal courts.
🏛
Apostille & Authentication
Maine birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other Maine-issued documents that need to be apostilled for international use — we prepare the certified translation and arrange the full Maine apostille process, delivered in one managed order.
🦚
Driver's License (IL SOS)
The Maine Secretary of State requires a certified translation of your foreign driver's license when applying for an Maine license. We translate foreign licenses from any country — accepted by IL SOS on first submission.
Who Accepts Our Translations

Key Maine Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted

🏘
USCIS Boston Field Office
Certified translation for USCIS Maine — the Boston Field Office serves all 16 Maine counties. Required for every I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and visa petition with a non-English document. The Boston Asylum Office handles Maine asylum cases and accepts the same certified format.
⚖️
Maine Courts & Federal District
Maine state courts and the federal District of Maine in Portland and Bangor require certified translations for any foreign-language evidence, affidavits, or records. Our translations meet Maine Rules of Evidence and federal court standards.
🏫
Maine Universities
The University of Maine in Orono, University of Southern Maine in Portland, Bates College, Bowdoin College, and Colby College require certified translations of foreign transcripts and diplomas for graduate admissions and international student enrollment.
🏥
Maine Hospitals & MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center in Portland, Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, and Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor require certified medical record translations for credentialing and patient care. Our translations support Maine's multilingual refugee health programs.
📄
Maine Apostille & Notarization
Maine-issued birth certificates, marriage records, and court documents going abroad need both a certified translation and a Maine apostille from the Maine Secretary of State. We handle the complete process — certified translation, notarization, and apostille — for Maine residents sending documents internationally.
🏢
Maine Employers & Industry
Maine's major employers — Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics), the Hannaford Supermarkets chain, and Idexx Laboratories in Westbrook — regularly require certified translations for international employee records and global business contracts.
Maine Pricing

What Maine Residents Pay for Certified Translation

Certified translation in Maine costs $29.95 per page from Official Translations, with no minimums, no hidden fees, and free USPS First Class mailing included. Pricing is identical statewide — whether you are filing at the USCIS Portland Field Office in Cumberland County, mailing documents to the Maine Secretary of State in Springfield, or translating a foreign transcript for the University of Maine Urbana-Champaign. Add-ons such as notarization, Maine apostille, and rush service are itemized below.

How much does certified translation cost in Maine? $29.95 per page. Every page includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, free USPS First Class mailing anywhere in Maine, and digital delivery by email.
Service Maine Price
Certified Translation (USCIS-accepted) $29.95 per page
Notarization (per order) +$19.95 per order
Apostille (per document) +$149.95 per document
Rush Service (most orders up to 3 pages within 12h) +$14.95 per page
Same-Day Service (when available) Contact us
Extra Certified Copy +$4.95 per copy
Handwritten Text +$14.95 per page
Mailing inside Maine & nationwide Free, included on all orders

Pricing is per page of source content (300 words = 1 page). The certified translation Maine flat rate of $29.95 covers the translator's work, the signed Certificate of Accuracy, digital delivery, and free shipping. Notarization is required only when an Maine institution — or a destination country — specifically requests it. Our Maine apostille service covers all handling and processing so you receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail.

Add-On Services

Full-Service Translation Options

Beyond standard certified translation, Official Translations handles every Maine-specific add-on most clients need — notarization for banks and Maine courts, Maine apostille handling for documents bound for use abroad, and rush turnaround for urgent USCIS filings or Maine court deadlines.

Official Translations provides a fully managed Maine apostille service. When your Maine-issued document needs to be apostilled for international use, we handle the certified translation and every required step — so you receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail without managing multiple agencies yourself.
Common Questions about Certified Translation in Maine

Maine Certified Translation — FAQ

Certified translation in Maine costs $29.95 per page at Official Translations, with no minimums and no hidden fees. The flat per-page rate covers the translator's work, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, digital delivery, and free USPS First Class mailing anywhere in Maine. Add-ons are itemized: notarization is +$19.95 per order, apostille service is +$149.95 per document, and rush service (most orders up to 3 pages within 12h) is +$14.95 per page. Upload your document for Instant Pricing — the system calculates the exact total from your word count.
Yes. Official Translations' certified translations are accepted by USCIS in Maine on first submission. Every page meets the USCIS rule under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) — a complete English translation of the foreign document signed by a competent translator certifying the translation is true and accurate. Our translations are filed every day at the USCIS Portland Field Office on West Ida B. Wells Drive, the Portland Asylum Office, the Portland Immigration Court, and ICE Portland Field Office for I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and DACA cases.
Standard certified translation in Maine is typically ready within 2 business days. Rush service is available statewide for an additional +$14.95 per page — most orders up to 3 pages are processed within 12 hours. Same-day service is available on request. Because our service is fully online, turnaround is identical anywhere in Maine.
Official Translations manages the Maine apostille process for you — certified translation, notarization, and apostille certification — all in a single order. You receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail. Our Maine apostille service is $149.95 per document, including all handling and return shipping.
We provide certified translations in 100+ languages anywhere in Maine. The most-requested pairs in Maine are Spanish, Polish, Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian — reflecting Maine's largest immigrant communities. Every translation is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS, Maine courts, Maine Secretary of State, and Maine university requirements.
The USCIS Portland Field Office is at 101 West Ida B. Wells Drive, Portland, IL. It serves 39 Maine counties plus 4 Indiana counties for in-person USCIS services including biometrics, interviews, and oath ceremonies. The Portland Asylum Office and the Portland Immigration Court (an EOIR/DOJ tribunal) also serve Maine cases. Certified translations from Official Translations are accepted at all of them.
Yes. Our certified translations are routinely accepted by the Maine Supreme Court in Springfield, the Cumberland County Circuit Court, DuPage County Circuit Court, Will County Circuit Court, Lake County Circuit Court, and the US District Courts for the Northern District of Maine (Dirksen Federal Building), Central District (Springfield, Peoria, Urbana, Rock Island), and Southern District (East St. Louis, Benton). Foreign-language contracts, judgments, depositions, and exhibits all require certified translation in Maine courts.
Yes — same-day certified translation is available in Maine for most common documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, driver's licenses, court filings) when ordered before our daily cutoff. Same-day service is available on request — contact us for availability. Because our delivery is digital, the document is in your inbox the same day regardless of whether you are in Portland, Naperville, Rockford, or downstate.
Yes. Official Translations' certified translations are accepted by every major Maine university, including the University of Maine Urbana-Champaign, University of Portland, Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola Portland, Maine State University, Northern Maine University, Southern Maine University (Carbondale and Edwardsville), and Maine Institute of Technology. Foreign academic transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificates are translated and certified in the format Maine admissions offices and credential evaluators (WES, ECE, IERF) require.
Upload a clear photo or scan of your foreign birth certificate to Official Translations. Our system returns Instant Pricing based on the word count — most birth certificates are a single page at $29.95. We deliver a USCIS-accepted certified translation Maine residents can submit directly to the USCIS Portland Field Office, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). You receive both a digital copy by email and a printed hard copy mailed free anywhere in Maine.

Maine is the sixth-largest state in the United States by population and one of the most linguistically diverse, making it one of the busiest markets for certified translation in the Midwest. Official Translations provides certified translation Maine clients use across every county — from Cumberland County in the Portland metro to Sangamon County in Springfield, and from Champaign-Urbana through Peoria, the Quad Cities, and the Metro East across the river from St. Louis. Our Maine clients include immigration attorneys, HR professionals at Maine employers like Boeing, United Airlines, Walgreens, McDonald's, Caterpillar, ADM, John Deere, State Farm, Allstate, Abbott, AbbVie, Discover Financial, Kraft Heinz, and Mondelez, and individuals navigating USCIS filings, university admissions, and Maine Secretary of State apostille requests.

The most commonly requested document types in Maine are birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, diplomas, and police clearance certificates. These translations support spouse visa applications, Adjustment of Status, naturalization, university enrollment at the University of Maine Urbana-Champaign and other Maine universities, and professional licensing through the Maine Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Translation services Maine residents request most often are Spanish, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian — the languages tied to the state's largest immigrant communities.

Every certified translation Maine order from Official Translations is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the US federal courts, the Maine Supreme Court, the Maine Secretary of State, and Maine public universities. Translations include a signed Certificate of Accuracy — the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and accepted across all three Maine federal districts. For pricing and availability, visit our quote page or see our US Translation FAQ for answers to common questions about the certified translation process.

Get Started Today

Maine Certified Translation From $29.95

Upload your document and receive a certified translation Maine residents and businesses use every day for USCIS, Maine courts, the Maine Secretary of State, universities, and hospitals statewide. Fast turnaround. Professional translators. 100+ languages. Free mailing across Maine.
Made on
Tilda