USCIS-accepted certified translations for immigration, courts, universities, and employers – from $29.95 per page. Serving all King County neighborhoods with fast turnaround.
Seattle is Washington's largest city with a population exceeding 650,000 in King County. The city is home to thriving Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, Ethiopian, and Hispanic communities, with the International District serving as a major cultural hub. This diversity creates strong demand for certified translation services – for immigration applications filed with USCIS, proceedings at King County Circuit Court, university admissions at University of Washington, Seattle University, and UW Medicine, and employment documentation for employers including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing.
Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for individuals, law firms, immigration attorneys, universities, and employers throughout Seattle and King County. 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 Seattle USCIS Field Office, submitting to King County Circuit Court, or applying to University of Washington, our translations meet every institutional standard.
Simple Process
How It Works
Get your certified translation in 3 easy steps.
1
Upload Your Document
Submit a photo, scan, or PDF through our secure portal. Our system automatically calculates the word count and generates an exact price quote instantly.
2
We Translate & Certify
A native-speaking ATA-member translator completes your certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
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Download & Submit
Receive your certified translation by email or as a hard copy by mail – whichever you need. Rush delivery available for urgent Seattle filings.
King County Coverage
Translations for Every Part of Seattle
Our clients come from every neighborhood in King County. The following areas represent the highest demand for certified translation services based on immigrant population concentration.
International District
Over 40% Asian and Pacific Islander residents
Top languages: Spanish, Portuguese
Bellevue
Over 25% Hispanic/Latino population
Top languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean
Redmond
35% foreign-born residents
Top languages: Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean
Beacon Hill
Seattle's most diverse neighborhood
Top languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali
Capitol Hill
International business and arts hub
Top languages: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
Mercer Island
Affluent suburb with global residents
Top languages: Chinese, Spanish, Korean
Who Accepts Our Translations
Key Seattle Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted
We provide certified translations in over 100 languages – covering all major language pairs spoken across King County and required for USCIS immigration applications, court proceedings, and university admissions. The most commonly requested languages in Seattle are listed below.
We provide the same certified translation service to clients throughout the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our service is fully online, so turnaround times are identical regardless of your location.
Yes. Our certified translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every translation is completed by a professional translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy. This is the format required for all documents submitted in support of immigration applications at the USCIS Seattle Field Office at 12500 Tukwila International Blvd, Seattle.
Yes. We regularly provide certified translations for proceedings at King County Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and immigration tribunals throughout Seattle. Court-submitted translations must be completed by a qualified translator – we provide the signed certification required by all Seattle courts and legal authorities.
Our certified translations are accepted by all major Seattle-area universities including the University of Washington (UW), Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, and UW Medicine. We translate academic transcripts, degree certificates, diplomas, and language qualification certificates to meet university admissions requirements. See our university admissions translation guide.
Our standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for most documents, with next-day delivery available for urgent requirements. Our service is fully digital – the turnaround is the same whether you are in the Seattle Metro Area, Redmond, Bellevue, or anywhere else in the Puget Sound region. Translated documents are delivered securely by email as PDF files.
Yes. Spanish-to-English is our most requested translation in Seattle, driven by the large Mexican, Venezuelan, Colombian, and Central American communities. We translate birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, police clearances, and all other documents from Spanish into certified English accepted by USCIS.
Yes. We provide certified Vietnamese to English translations for Seattle's large Vietnamese community, particularly clients in the International District, International District corridor, and South Seattle. This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, court documents, and other records issued in Vietnam. See our full translation FAQ for more detail.
Seattle is Washington's cultural and economic center, home to a thriving tech sector anchored by Intel's Bellevue campus, Nike's world headquarters in Redmond, and a growing number of startups. The city's diverse immigrant communities – including Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, and Latin American populations – generate high demand for certified translation services. Our Seattle clients include immigration attorneys in Downtown and the Capitol Hill, HR departments at Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing, medical staff at UW Medicine and Providence Seattle, and families navigating USCIS applications from neighborhoods across the International District, Beacon Hill, St. Johns, and Hollywood.
The most commonly requested document types in Seattle include birth certificates, marriage certificates, and academic transcripts. These are required for a wide range of purposes including spouse visa applications, Adjustment of Status submissions, DACA renewals, university enrollment, and professional licensing with the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State 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 Washington public institutions. Translations include a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the U.S. District Court for the Western or Eastern District of Washington, and all Washington 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.
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Seattle Certified Translations from $29.95
Upload your document and receive a certified translation accepted by USCIS, courts, and universities across Seattle. Fast turnaround. Professional translators. Every language.
