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

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Virginia Certified Translations

Certified Translation Services in Virginia

Certified translation in Virginia is required any time a foreign-language document must be submitted to a US federal, state, or institutional authority. Virginia is home to one of the most diverse immigrant populations on the East Coast, driven by proximity to Washington, D.C., and major federal employers. Large Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese communities are concentrated in Northern Virginia — Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William counties. We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations for Virginia residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by the USCIS Northern Virginia Field Office, Virginia circuit courts, and every major Virginia university — on first submission, every time.

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

Simple Process

How It Works

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

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

Official Translations serves every city and county in Virginia. Because our service is fully online, turnaround times are identical whether you are whether you are filing at the USCIS Northern Virginia Field Office in Fairfax, presenting documents to the Arlington Immigration Court, or applying to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Below are the major Virginia 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 Virginia

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

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Spanish Certified Translation in Virginia
We translate Spanish birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and USCIS forms for Virginia clients. Accepted at the USCIS Northern Virginia Field Office, Arlington Immigration Court, and Fairfax and Arlington County courts. $29.95/page, 1–2 business days.
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Polish Certified Translation in Virginia
Polish is spoken by communities across Northern Virginia and the Richmond area. We translate Polish vital records, diplomas, and immigration documents for USCIS filings, Virginia circuit courts, and credential evaluators including WES and ECE.
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Chinese Certified Translation in Virginia
We provide Mandarin and Cantonese certified translations for USCIS petitions, University of Virginia and George Mason University admissions, and Fairfax County court proceedings. Accepted on first submission at every Virginia institution.
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Arabic Certified Translation in Virginia
Arabic is spoken by one of the largest Arab-American communities on the East Coast, concentrated in Northern Virginia. We translate Arabic documents for USCIS Northern Virginia, the Arlington Immigration Court, and Virginia civil courts under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3).
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Ukrainian Certified Translation in Virginia
We translate Ukrainian passports, birth certificates, and USCIS forms for Virginia's Ukrainian community across Northern Virginia and the Richmond area. Certified same-day for rush USCIS or Arlington Immigration Court deadlines.
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Russian Certified Translation in Virginia
Russian is widely spoken across Northern Virginia and the DC metro corridor. We translate Russian-language documents for USCIS filings, Virginia court submissions, university admissions, and federal contractor credential verification.
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Tagalog Certified Translation in Virginia
Tagalog is one of the most-requested translation languages in Northern Virginia. We provide USCIS-accepted Tagalog certified translations for Virginia's large Filipino community, covering USCIS petitions, Virginia court filings, and university applications.
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Korean Certified Translation in Virginia
Korean is widely spoken in Northern Virginia — particularly in Annandale, Centreville, and Fairfax. We translate Korean documents for USCIS, Virginia courts, Korean consular requirements, and university admissions across the state.
Common Use Cases

Certified Translation by Use Case in Virginia

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

Key Virginia Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted

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USCIS Northern Virginia Field Office
Certified translation for USCIS Virginia — the Northern Virginia Field Office (2675 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax) serves Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, and surrounding Northern Virginia counties. The Arlington Asylum Office and Arlington Immigration Court are among the busiest in the country. Required for every I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum petition, and DACA renewal.
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Virginia Courts & Federal Districts
Certified translation for Virginia courts — required by the Eastern and Western US District Courts for Virginia, the Virginia Supreme Court, and circuit courts in Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Henrico, and Virginia Beach. Foreign-language documents filed as exhibits must include a certified translation under Virginia Rules of Evidence.
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Virginia Universities
Certified translation for Virginia universities — accepted by University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, William & Mary, James Madison, Old Dominion, Liberty University, and Virginia State for foreign transcripts, diplomas, and international admissions documents.
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Hospitals & Health Systems
Certified translation for Virginia hospitals — Inova Health System, VCU Health, Sentara Healthcare, HCA Virginia, Riverside Health System, and Carilion Clinic require translated medical records and foreign physician credentials for credentialing, patient intake, and clinical documentation.
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Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth (Apostille)
Certified translation with Virginia apostille — Virginia-issued birth certificates, marriage records, and court documents going abroad need both a certified translation and a Virginia apostille. We handle both as a complete package, start to finish.
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Virginia Employers & HR
Certified translation for Virginia employers — Amazon (Arlington HQ2), Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, SAIC, Leidos, and DXC Technology regularly need certified translations of foreign diplomas, security clearance documents, and professional credentials for I-9 verification, H-1B petitions, and federal contractor requirements.
Virginia Pricing

What Virginia Residents Pay for Certified Translation

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

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

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

Add-On Services

Full-Service Translation Options

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

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

Virginia Certified Translation — FAQ

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

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

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

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