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

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South Carolina Certified Translations

Certified Translation Services in South Carolina

Certified translation in South Carolina is required any time a foreign-language document must be submitted to a US federal, state, or institutional authority. South Carolina's economy has grown rapidly with international manufacturers — BMW Manufacturing, Boeing South Carolina, Volvo Cars, and Michelin North America — driving demand for certified translations of foreign credentials and legal documents. Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and Arabic-speaking communities have grown alongside the state's manufacturing and port economy, particularly in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville. We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations for South Carolina residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by USCIS, South Carolina courts, and every major South Carolina university — on first submission, every time.

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

Simple Process

How It Works

Get your certified translation in South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
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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, South Carolina courts, and South Carolina university requirements.
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Download & Submit

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

Official Translations serves every city and county in South Carolina. Because our service is fully online, turnaround times are identical whether you are whether you are filing at the USCIS Charlotte Field Office serving South Carolina, submitting documents to the Richland County court system in Columbia, or applying to the University of South Carolina or Clemson. Below are the major South Carolina 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 South Carolina

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

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Spanish Certified Translation in South Carolina
We translate Spanish birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and USCIS forms for South Carolina clients. Accepted at the USCIS Charlotte Field Office and all Richland, Charleston, and Greenville County courts. $29.95/page, 1–2 business days.
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Polish Certified Translation in South Carolina
Polish is spoken by communities in the Upstate South Carolina area and Columbia. We translate Polish vital records, diplomas, and immigration documents for USCIS filings, South Carolina courts, and credential evaluators including WES and ECE.
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Chinese Certified Translation in South Carolina
We provide Mandarin and Cantonese certified translations for USCIS petitions, University of South Carolina and Clemson admissions, and Charleston and Richland County court proceedings. Accepted on first submission at every South Carolina institution.
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Arabic Certified Translation in South Carolina
We translate Arabic documents for USCIS asylum cases, the Charlotte Immigration Court, and South Carolina civil courts. Accepted under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3).
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Ukrainian Certified Translation in South Carolina
We translate Ukrainian passports, birth certificates, and USCIS forms for South Carolina's Ukrainian community. Certified same-day for rush USCIS or court deadlines.
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Russian Certified Translation in South Carolina
Russian is spoken by communities in the Columbia and Charleston areas. We translate Russian-language documents for USCIS filings, South Carolina court submissions, and university applications.
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Tagalog Certified Translation in South Carolina
We provide USCIS-accepted Tagalog certified translations for South Carolina's Filipino community — many employed in healthcare and manufacturing — covering USCIS petitions, South Carolina court filings, and university applications.
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Korean Certified Translation in South Carolina
We translate Korean documents for USCIS, South Carolina courts, Korean consular requirements, and university admissions. Delivered as a certified translation accepted at University of South Carolina and Clemson University on first submission.
Common Use Cases

Certified Translation by Use Case in South Carolina

South Carolina certified translation requirements vary by destination — USCIS, South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 Columbia Field Office and the Columbia Asylum Office.
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South Carolina Courts
Richland County Circuit Court, DuPage County, Will County, Lake County, the South Carolina Supreme Court in Springfield, and the US District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of South Carolina all accept our certified translations as foreign-language evidence.
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Universities
University of South Carolina Urbana-Champaign, University of Columbia, Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola, South Carolina 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 Columbia 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 South Carolina university admissions or IDFPR professional licensing all require a certified translation in South Carolina.
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Business & HR
South Carolina 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 Columbia metro and downstate South Carolina.
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Legal & Contracts
Foreign-language contracts, powers of attorney, foreign judgments, and discovery exhibits used in South Carolina litigation and arbitration are translated and certified to meet evidentiary standards in South Carolina state and federal courts.
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Apostille & Authentication
South Carolina birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other South Carolina-issued documents that need to be apostilled for international use — we prepare the certified translation and arrange the full South Carolina apostille process, delivered in one managed order.
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Driver's License (IL SOS)
The South Carolina Secretary of State requires a certified translation of your foreign driver's license when applying for an South Carolina license. We translate foreign licenses from any country — accepted by IL SOS on first submission.
Who Accepts Our Translations

Key South Carolina Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted

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USCIS Charlotte Field Office (SC)
Certified translation for USCIS South Carolina — the Charlotte Field Office (1820 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC) serves all 46 South Carolina counties. Required for every I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum petition, and DACA renewal with a non-English document. The Charlotte Immigration Court handles South Carolina immigration cases.
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South Carolina Courts & Federal Districts
Certified translation for South Carolina courts — required by the US District Court for the District of South Carolina (divisions in Columbia, Charleston, Florence, and Greenville), the South Carolina Supreme Court, and county courts in Richland, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Horry counties. Foreign-language court exhibits must include a certified translation.
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South Carolina Universities
Certified translation for South Carolina universities — accepted by University of South Carolina, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Citadel, Furman University, Wofford College, Coastal Carolina University, and Francis Marion University for foreign transcripts, diplomas, and international student admissions documents.
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Hospitals & Health Systems
Certified translation for South Carolina hospitals — MUSC Health, Prisma Health, AnMed Health, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, Conway Medical Center, and McLeod Health require translated medical records and foreign physician credentials for credentialing and patient care.
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South Carolina Secretary of State (Apostille)
Certified translation with South Carolina apostille — South Carolina-issued birth certificates, marriage records, and court documents going abroad need both a certified translation and a South Carolina apostille. We handle both as a complete package, start to finish.
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South Carolina Employers & HR
Certified translation for South Carolina employers — BMW Manufacturing (Spartanburg), Boeing (North Charleston), Volvo Cars South Carolina (Berkeley County), Michelin North America (Greenville County), and the Port of Charleston's international shipping industry regularly need certified translations of foreign engineering credentials and professional licenses.
South Carolina Pricing

What South Carolina Residents Pay for Certified Translation

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

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

Pricing is per page of source content (300 words = 1 page). The certified translation South Carolina 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 South Carolina institution — or a destination country — specifically requests it. Our South Carolina 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 South Carolina communities use most. Below are the most-requested certified translation languages in South Carolina — each linked to its dedicated language page.

Add-On Services

Full-Service Translation Options

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

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

South Carolina Certified Translation — FAQ

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

South Carolina 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 South Carolina clients use across every county — from Richland County in the Columbia 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 South Carolina clients include immigration attorneys, HR professionals at South Carolina 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 South Carolina Secretary of State apostille requests.

The most commonly requested document types in South Carolina 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 South Carolina Urbana-Champaign and other South Carolina universities, and professional licensing through the South Carolina Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Translation services South Carolina 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 South Carolina order from Official Translations is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the US federal courts, the South Carolina Supreme Court, the South Carolina Secretary of State, and South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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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South Carolina Certified Translation From $29.95

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