Certified Translation
Services in Portland
USCIS-accepted certified translations for immigration, courts, universities, and employers – from $29.95 per page. Serving all Portland and Cumberland County neighborhoods with fast turnaround.
Why Portland Residents Need Certified Translations
Portland has a sizable multilingual population: roughly 16.2% of residents speak a language other than English at home per US Census estimates, and about 10.9% are foreign-born. Portland is Maine's largest refugee resettlement hub, with significant Somali, Angolan, Sudanese, Iraqi, Afghan, Congolese, and Ethiopian communities; roughly 16% of residents speak a language other than English at home (ACS 2022). This creates ongoing demand for certified translation services – for immigration applications routed through the Boston Immigration Court (Maine has no local IJ court), court proceedings at the Cumberland County Superior Court, university admissions at University of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Community College, Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D), and employment, licensing, and medical records required by employers and regulators across Maine.
Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for individuals, law firms, immigration attorneys, universities, and employers throughout Portland and Cumberland County. Every translation is completed by a professional translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the format required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and by all official US institutions. Whether you are filing with the Boston Immigration Court (Maine has no local IJ court), submitting to the Cumberland County Superior Court, or applying to University of Southern Maine, our translations meet every institutional standard.
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Translations for Every Part of Portland
Our clients come from every neighborhood in Portland and Cumberland County. The following areas represent the highest demand for certified translation services based on immigrant population concentration.
Common Documents for Portland Clients
Translation in 100+ LANGUAGES
We provide certified translations in over 100 languages — covering all major language pairs spoken across Portland and Cumberland County and required for USCIS immigration applications, court proceedings, and university admissions. The most commonly requested languages in Portland are listed below.
Full-Service Translation Options
Certified Translations Across Maine
We provide the same official translation service to clients throughout the Portland metropolitan area, Maine, and the greater Southeast. Our service is fully online, so turnaround times are identical regardless of your location.
Portland Certified Translation — FAQ
Portland is Maine's largest refugee resettlement hub, with significant Somali, Angolan, Sudanese, Iraqi, Afghan, Congolese, and Ethiopian communities; roughly 16% of residents speak a language other than English at home (ACS 2022). This diversity makes Portland one of the busiest markets for certified translation services in the country. Our Portland clients include immigration attorneys across Cumberland County, HR professionals at major Portland employers including MaineHealth, Unum Group, Idexx Laboratories, WEX Inc., hospital staff at Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center - Scarborough Campus, and individuals navigating the US immigration system from neighborhoods such as Old Port, West End, East End / Munjoy Hill, Bayside, Parkside.
The most commonly requested document types in Portland include birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, and police clearance certificates. These are required for spouse visa applications, Adjustment of Status submissions, naturalization, university enrollment at institutions such as University of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Community College, Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D), and professional licensing with the Maine Department of Professional Regulation, the Maine 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 Maine public institutions. Translations include a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the US District Court for the District of Maine, and all Maine 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.
We provide certified translations in Somali, Spanish, and every other major language spoken in Portland and Cumberland County. Whether you live in Old Port or another part of the Portland metropolitan area, our service is fully online – documents are delivered securely by email within 1–3 business days.
