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Will the office that receives your marriage certificate accept the translation?

You have a Korean marriage certificate, and an office somewhere is waiting for it in English. Maybe it is an immigration officer reviewing a spousal visa. Maybe it is a university registrar, a court clerk, or a benefits desk. The question that keeps you up is simple. Will they accept what you send, or will they hand it back?

A rejected translation is not a small setback. It can pause a visa case, delay a wedding, hold up a name change, or stall a job offer while you start over and wait again. The certificate itself is fine. The problem is usually the translation: the wrong certification wording, a missing statement, or a translator the receiving office does not recognize.

This is exactly what certified Korean marriage certificate translation services are for. ABC Translations produces certified Korean marriage certificate translation that is built to the stated rule of the office that will receive it. Professional native-speaking translators do the work, every translation carries a signed certification statement, and we cover 120+ languages. The result is a translation that government offices, schools, and businesses have accepted for official use. Pricing starts at $24.10 per page, with 48-hour delivery.

Translated to the rule

What each authority actually requires

Different offices set different rules, and the rule is written down. We translate to the rule of the office named in your case, not to a guess. Here is what some of the most common authorities say.

For United States immigration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states: "Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English." (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). Our certification statement is written to meet this requirement.

For Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states: "If your documents are not in English or French, you must send a translation from a certified translator with your application." (IRCC Help Centre - Applying - General).

For the United Kingdom, a certified translation must confirm UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): "that it's a 'true and accurate translation of the original document', the date of the translation, their full name and contact details" (GOV.UK 'Certifying a document', 'Certifying a translation' section). Our certification includes each of these items.

For Australia, Department of Home Affairs (Australia) states: "Translations in Australia must be performed by a translator who is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)." (Australian Government document translation policy administered by the Department of Home Affairs). Tell us if your marriage certificate is for use inside Australia so we can match this rule.

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Certified, step by step

How the certified translation works

You upload the marriage certificate and tell us which office will receive it and in which country. A native-speaking Korean translator translates the document and matches every name, date, and place to the original. We then attach a signed certification statement that says the translation is complete and accurate.

Most marriage certificates are a single page, so the cost is clear before you order. Pricing starts at $24.10 per page, and standard delivery is 48 hours. You receive the certified translation as a file you can print or send on.

If an apostille is part of your case, it is a separate step from translation, and it is handled by an authority in the country where the document was issued. Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) explains the purpose this way: "The purpose of the Convention is to abolish the traditional requirement of legalisation, replacing the often long and costly legalisation process with the issuance of a single Apostille certificate by a Competent Authority in the place where the document originates." (Hague Apostille Convention, HCCH Convention of 5 October 1961).

Native-speaker translators

Why people choose ABC Translations

Expert, professional Korean translators who are native speakers do the work, so the English reads correctly and the official terms are right. Marriage-certificate translation is used by agencies, universities, law firms, and individuals.

You get clear pricing, secure online ordering, and 48-hour delivery. Each certified translation includes a signed certification statement. We support 120+ languages, so if your case needs more than one document or more than one language, you can handle it in one place.

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What we do

Fast work you can trust

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people and businesses hand us documents they cannot afford to get wrong. We return certified, human translations that read accurately, cost less than you expect, and arrive by the date that matters.

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Quick delivery with live status on every order

Our streamlined process moves your project forward fast, with real-time tracking so you always know where things stand, and many orders ready in 48 hours.

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Trusted standards

Accredited, proven, and protected

More than 255,000 customers count on certified translations that meet strict industry standards, with your documents kept safe through every stage.

Details & Pricing

Everything you get with certified translation from us

Each file is rendered line by line by a professional and arrives on ABC Translations letterhead, paired with a signed, stamped statement attesting that the translation is accurate. Skilled linguists produce precise, dependable work quickly, and same-day handling is available when you need it. Pricing stays transparent with nothing tacked on, and tight safeguards protect everything you share.

Certified Translation

Strict line-by-line source-matched translation with signed certification, often for personal official purposes.

$24.10

per page


Included
  • Expert human translation
  • Revisions included
  • Formatting included
  • Digital PDF delivery
  • Secure & confidential
  • Signed & stamped certification
Available add-ons
  • Expedited Turnaround: We move your order to the front of the line, cutting the usual translation time roughly in half so processing speeds up and your files reach you sooner. $15.00 / page
  • Proofreading: Before your files go out, a second translator checks the work for precision, grammar, layout, and consistency throughout. $10.00 / page
  • Notarization: You receive a stamp, a signature, and a tamper-evident digital certificate that confirms the translation certification and holds good in every one of the 50 states. $20.00 / order
  • Apostille: This apostille confirms that the notarization is genuine so your document is recognized across nations that belong to the Hague Convention. From $80 / order
  • Hard copy: A physical, certified translation carrying real ink stamps and signatures, sent through FedEx so you can track it on the way. From $16.00
Inside your delivery

What a certified translation looks like

You receive a digital PDF paired with a signed, stamped certificate of accuracy. We clean up the layout so it reads well, though we do not recreate the exact look of your original.

Your certification statement includes:

  • A formal attestation that the translation is accurate.
  • A short description of the document and its language pair.
  • A company representative's name, contact details, and signature.
  • Company letterhead that binds every page together.
A simple workflow

How it works

Thanks to a simple, well-organized workflow, having your paperwork translated is fast and hassle-free.

1

Upload documents & place your order

Pick the two languages, send over your files, and choose any extras you want, then we get moving on your translation right away.

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Professional translation and review

Your document is translated with care by a professional linguist. Before anything is locked in, you get to look it over and ask for changes.

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3

Receive your translation

Once finished, the translated files are sent to you, and when you have chosen certification, a signed, stamped certificate on our letterhead comes with them.

I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!

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Luca Amato
English to Japanese

Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.

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English to Russian

I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!

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English to French

Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!

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English to Spanish

ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!

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Priya Wadhwa
English to Portuguese

Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!

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Sofía Castro
Spanish to Japanese

Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.

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Mateo Kovač
English to German

From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!

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English to Simplified Chinese
Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

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English to Romanian

I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

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Nadia Rahman
English to Korean

Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.

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Omar Darwish
English to Arabic

Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.

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Aisha Vahid
German to Arabic

Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.

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Rafael Solano
English to French (Canadian)

Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!

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Dmitri Petrenko
Ukrainian to English

Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.

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English to Italian

Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.

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Portuguese to Spanish
Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.

Chen Huang
Portuguese to Spanish

From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!

Yumik Gonzalez
English to Simplified Chinese

Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.

Rafael Solano
English to French (Canadian)

ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!

Priya Wadhwa
English to Portuguese

Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.

Raj Nair
English to Russian

Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!

Dmitri Petrenko
Ukrainian to English

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

Henrik Jørvik
English to Romanian

I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!

Amara Fofana
English to French

I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

Nadia Rahman
English to Korean

I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!

Luca Amato
English to Japanese

Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.

Aisha Vahid
German to Arabic

Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.

Mateo Kovač
English to German

Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!

Sofía Castro
Spanish to Japanese

Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.

Mei Tanaka
English to Italian

Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.

Omar Darwish
English to Arabic

Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!

Eddie Morales
English to Spanish
Clear answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about Korean translation through ABC? Below we cover how the work is handled, what it costs, how fast it ships, where it will be honored, the notarization routes you can choose, and how your finished file is delivered to you.

What is a certified Korean marriage certificate translation?

It is an English translation of your Korean marriage certificate, produced by a translator and delivered with a signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate. Offices that receive official documents ask for this so they can trust the English version matches the original.

Each translation from ABC Translations includes that signed certification statement. Pricing starts at $24.10 per page.

Which government offices accept these translations?

We build the translation to the stated rule of the office that will receive it, so tell us the office and the country when you order. For United States immigration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires "a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English." (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)).

For Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states: "If your documents are not in English or French, you must send a translation from a certified translator with your application." (IRCC Help Centre - Applying - General).

What does the United Kingdom require on a certified translation?

A certified translation for use in the United Kingdom must confirm UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): "that it's a 'true and accurate translation of the original document', the date of the translation, their full name and contact details" (GOV.UK 'Certifying a document', 'Certifying a translation' section).

Our certification statement includes each of these items, so the translation is ready for a United Kingdom office.

My marriage certificate is for use in Australia. Does that change anything?

Yes. Department of Home Affairs (Australia) states: "Translations in Australia must be performed by a translator who is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)." (Australian Government document translation policy administered by the Department of Home Affairs).

Tell us your marriage certificate is for use inside Australia when you order so we can match this accreditation rule.

Do I need an apostille as well as the translation?

An apostille is separate from translation. It is issued by a Competent Authority in the country where the document was issued, and only some cases need it. Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) describes it this way: "The purpose of the Convention is to abolish the traditional requirement of legalisation, replacing the often long and costly legalisation process with the issuance of a single Apostille certificate by a Competent Authority in the place where the document originates." (Hague Apostille Convention, HCCH Convention of 5 October 1961).

Check with the office that will receive your marriage certificate to see whether an apostille is required for your case.

How fast is delivery and what does it cost?

Standard delivery is 48 hours. Pricing starts at $24.10 per page, and most marriage certificates are a single page, so you know the cost before you order.

You order online, upload the document, and receive the certified translation as a file you can print or send to the office that needs it.