Certified Translation
Services in New York City
USCIS-accepted certified translations for immigration, courts, universities, and employers – from $29.95 per page. Serving all New York City-Dade neighborhoods with fast turnaround.
New York City is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the United States. According to the US Census, over 70% of New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Richmond (All Five Boroughs) residents speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese among the most common. This extraordinary diversity creates constant demand for certified translation services – for immigration applications filed with USCIS, proceedings at New York City-Dade courts, university admissions at UM, FIU, and MDC, and employment documentation across every industry.
Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for individuals, law firms, immigration attorneys, universities, and employers throughout New York City and New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Richmond (All Five Boroughs). 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 New York City USCIS Field Office, submitting to New York City-Dade Circuit Court, or applying to New York International University, our translations meet every institutional standard.
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Translations for Every Part of New York City
Midtown Manhattan
East Village
Chinatown
Upper West Side
SoHo
Greenwich Village
Key New York City Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted
USCIS New York City Field Office
New York City Civil Court
Columbia University
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
New York City Department of Education
New York DMV
We provide certified translations in over 100 languages – covering all major language pairs spoken across New York City-Dade and required for USCIS immigration applications, court proceedings, and university admissions. The most commonly requested languages in New York City are listed below.
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Most Common Questions About Official Translations in New York City
Yes. Every certified translation we produce includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Our translations are accepted by the USCIS New York City Field Office for all immigration filings, including green card applications, naturalization petitions, and family-based visa cases.
We provide certified translations accepted by the New York County Supreme Court, all five borough courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This includes translations of legal pleadings, contracts, affidavits, evidence exhibits, and any foreign-language documents required for civil or family proceedings.
Our certified translations are accepted by Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, and all CUNY and SUNY institutions across New York City. We translate academic transcripts, diplomas, recommendation letters, and course descriptions for admissions and credential evaluations.
Standard turnaround is 24 hours for most single-page documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates. Multi-page documents like academic transcripts or legal filings typically take 2–3 business days. Rush service is available for same-day delivery on urgent immigration or court deadlines.
Yes. Spanish and Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional) are among our most requested language pairs in New York City. We also handle Russian, Korean, French, Italian, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Polish, and 90+ other languages—covering every community across the five boroughs.
Absolutely. We offer notarized translations for documents submitted to New York City agencies, the New York State Department of Health, the Department of Education, and other government bodies. Notarization adds a sworn oath and notary seal to your certified translation for an extra layer of authentication.
New York City is the most linguistically diverse metropolitan area in the United States, with over 200 languages spoken across its five boroughs. Our NYC clients range from immigration attorneys in Lower Manhattan preparing naturalization packets for the USCIS New York City Field Office, to families in Flushing, Jackson Heights, and Sunset Park who need birth certificates and marriage licenses translated for green card applications. We also serve HR departments at Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Midtown, hospitals throughout the NYC Health + Hospitals system, and students applying to Columbia, NYU, and the City University of New York.
The most commonly requested document types in New York City include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic transcripts, and medical records. These translations are submitted to the New York County Supreme Court, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the New York City Department of Education, and professional licensing boards across the state. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
Our certified translation service covers 100+ language pairs and is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the U.S. federal courts, and all New York State public institutions. For pricing and availability, visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about the certified translation process.
