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

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Certified Translation Services in Pennsylvania

Certified translation in Pennsylvania is required any time a foreign-language document must be submitted to a US federal, state, or institutional authority. Certified translation in Pennsylvania is required any time a foreign-language document must be filed with a federal, state, or institutional authority. Pennsylvania has large Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and South Asian immigrant communities — and we provide USCIS-accepted certified translations for Pennsylvania residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by the USCIS Philadelphia Field Office, Philadelphia courts, and every major Pennsylvania university — on first submission, every time.

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

Simple Process

How It Works

Get your certified translation in Pennsylvania in 3 easy steps.

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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 Pennsylvania.
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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, Pennsylvania courts, and Pennsylvania university requirements.
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Download & Submit

Receive your certified translation by email and as a printed hard copy by mail anywhere in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania

Official Translations serves every city and county in Pennsylvania. Because our service is fully online, turnaround times are identical whether you are whether you are filing at the USCIS Philadelphia Field Office on Callowhill Street, mailing documents to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Harrisburg, or applying to Penn or Carnegie Mellon from anywhere in the state. Below are the major Pennsylvania cities we work with most often — click any city for local information, or use this state hub to start your order.

Translation by Language

Certified Translation by Language in Pennsylvania

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

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Spanish Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We translate Spanish birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and USCIS forms for Pennsylvania clients. Accepted at the Philadelphia Field Office and all Philadelphia and Allegheny County courts. $29.95/page, 1–2 business days.
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Polish Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We handle Polish immigration documents, diplomas, and vital records for USCIS, Pennsylvania courts, and credential evaluators like WES and ECE. Certified and ready for any Pennsylvania institution.
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Chinese Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We provide certified Chinese–English translations for USCIS petitions, Penn and Carnegie Mellon admissions, and Philadelphia courts. Accepted on first submission at every Pennsylvania institution.
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Arabic Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We provide certified translations for USCIS asylum cases, Pennsylvania immigration courts, and Philadelphia civil proceedings. Accepted by the Philadelphia Asylum Office and courts under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3).
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Ukrainian Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We translate Ukrainian passports, birth certificates, USCIS forms, vital records, and Pennsylvania court documents. Translated and certified same-day for rush USCIS or court deadlines.
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Russian Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
Russian is spoken across Pennsylvania, particularly in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas. We translate Russian-language documents for PA courts, USCIS filings, and employer credential verification.
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Tagalog Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We provide USCIS-accepted Tagalog certified translations for Pennsylvania's Filipino community, covering USCIS petitions, PA court filings, and university applications.
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Korean Certified Translation in Pennsylvania
We translate Korean documents for USCIS, Pennsylvania courts, Korean consular requirements, and university admissions across Pennsylvania. Delivered as a certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
Common Use Cases

Certified Translation by Use Case in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania certified translation requirements vary by destination — USCIS, Pennsylvania 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.

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USCIS Immigration
USCIS certified translation Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia Field Office and the Philadelphia Asylum Office.
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Pennsylvania Courts
Philadelphia County Circuit Court, DuPage County, Will County, Lake County, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Springfield, and the US District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Pennsylvania all accept our certified translations as foreign-language evidence.
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Universities
University of Pennsylvania Urbana-Champaign, University of Philadelphia, Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola, Pennsylvania State, NIU, SIU, and IIT all accept certified translations of foreign transcripts and diplomas for admissions and credit evaluation.
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Medical & Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, University of Philadelphia Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Loyola University Medical Center request certified translations of foreign medical records and credentials.
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Academic Records
Foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates submitted to credential evaluators (WES, ECE, IERF) for Pennsylvania university admissions or IDFPR professional licensing all require a certified translation in Pennsylvania.
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Business & HR
Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia metro and downstate Pennsylvania.
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Legal & Contracts
Foreign-language contracts, powers of attorney, foreign judgments, and discovery exhibits used in Pennsylvania litigation and arbitration are translated and certified to meet evidentiary standards in Pennsylvania state and federal courts.
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Apostille & Authentication
Pennsylvania birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other Pennsylvania-issued documents that need to be apostilled for international use — we prepare the certified translation and arrange the full Pennsylvania apostille process, delivered in one managed order.
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Driver's License (IL SOS)
The Pennsylvania Secretary of State requires a certified translation of your foreign driver's license when applying for an Pennsylvania license. We translate foreign licenses from any country — accepted by IL SOS on first submission.
Who Accepts Our Translations

Key Pennsylvania Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted

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USCIS Philadelphia Field Office
Certified translation for USCIS Pennsylvania — the Philadelphia Field Office (1600 Callowhill St) and Pittsburgh Sub-Office serve all Pennsylvania counties. Required for every I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and visa petition with a non-English document.
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Pennsylvania Courts & Federal Districts
Certified translation for Pennsylvania courts — required by the Eastern (Philadelphia), Middle (Harrisburg, Scranton), and Western (Pittsburgh) US District Courts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and courts of common pleas in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Delaware counties.
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Pennsylvania Universities
Certified translation for Pennsylvania universities — accepted by Penn, Drexel, Temple, Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, and Villanova for foreign transcripts, diplomas, and international student admissions documents.
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Hospitals & Health Systems
Certified translation for Pennsylvania hospitals — Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple University Health, UPMC, and Main Line Health require translated medical records and foreign physician credentials for credentialing and patient intake.
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Pennsylvania Secretary of State (Apostille)
Certified translation with Pennsylvania apostille — Pennsylvania-issued birth certificates, marriage records, and court documents going abroad need both a certified translation and a Pennsylvania apostille. We handle both as a complete package, start to finish.
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Pennsylvania Employers & HR
Certified translation for Pennsylvania employers — Comcast, Lincoln Financial, Crown Holdings, and other Pennsylvania-headquartered companies require certified translations of foreign diplomas and credentials for I-9, H-1B, and onboarding.
Pennsylvania Pricing

What Pennsylvania Residents Pay for Certified Translation

Certified translation in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia Field Office in Philadelphia County, mailing documents to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State in Springfield, or translating a foreign transcript for the University of Pennsylvania Urbana-Champaign. Add-ons such as notarization, Pennsylvania apostille, and rush service are itemized below.

How much does certified translation cost in Pennsylvania? $29.95 per page. Every page includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, free USPS First Class mailing anywhere in Pennsylvania, and digital delivery by email.
Service Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania & nationwide Free, included on all orders

Pricing is per page of source content (300 words = 1 page). The certified translation Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania institution — or a destination country — specifically requests it. Our Pennsylvania apostille service covers all handling and processing so you receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail.

Languages

Translation in 100+ Languages

Official Translations covers 100+ language pairs, weighted toward the languages Pennsylvania communities use most. Below are the most-requested certified translation languages in Pennsylvania — each linked to its dedicated language page.

Add-On Services

Full-Service Translation Options

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

Official Translations provides a fully managed Pennsylvania apostille service. When your Pennsylvania-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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Certified Translation — FAQ

Certified translation in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia Field Office on West Ida B. Wells Drive, the Philadelphia Asylum Office, the Philadelphia Immigration Court, and ICE Philadelphia Field Office for I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and DACA cases.
Standard certified translation in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
Official Translations manages the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania apostille service is $149.95 per document, including all handling and return shipping.
We provide certified translations in 100+ languages anywhere in Pennsylvania. The most-requested pairs in Pennsylvania are Spanish, Polish, Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian — reflecting Pennsylvania's largest immigrant communities. Every translation is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS, Pennsylvania courts, Pennsylvania Secretary of State, and Pennsylvania university requirements.
The USCIS Philadelphia Field Office is at 101 West Ida B. Wells Drive, Philadelphia, IL. It serves 39 Pennsylvania counties plus 4 Indiana counties for in-person USCIS services including biometrics, interviews, and oath ceremonies. The Philadelphia Asylum Office and the Philadelphia Immigration Court (an EOIR/DOJ tribunal) also serve Pennsylvania cases. Certified translations from Official Translations are accepted at all of them.
Yes. Our certified translations are routinely accepted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Springfield, the Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania courts.
Yes — same-day certified translation is available in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Naperville, Rockford, or downstate.
Yes. Official Translations' certified translations are accepted by every major Pennsylvania university, including the University of Pennsylvania Urbana-Champaign, University of Philadelphia, Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State University, Northern Pennsylvania University, Southern Pennsylvania University (Carbondale and Edwardsville), and Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Foreign academic transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificates are translated and certified in the format Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania residents can submit directly to the USCIS Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania clients use across every county — from Philadelphia County in the Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania clients include immigration attorneys, HR professionals at Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Secretary of State apostille requests.

The most commonly requested document types in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Urbana-Champaign and other Pennsylvania universities, and professional licensing through the Pennsylvania Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Translation services Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania order from Official Translations is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the US federal courts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

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Pennsylvania Certified Translation From $29.95

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