Certified marriage certificate translation services
Proving you are married should take one clean document, not a string of follow-up requests. We certify your marriage certificate at $24.10 per page, deliver it within 48 hours, and guarantee it is accepted for immigration and legal use.
Will the office accept your marriage certificate?
You are filing for a spousal visa, a green card, a name change, or an inheritance claim. Your marriage certificate is in one language, and the office that will receive it reads another. One question sits behind the whole application: will they accept it?
A marriage certificate that is rejected does not just come back in the mail. It pushes back an interview date, holds up a visa, stalls a court case, and can separate two people who are waiting to start a life in the same country. The cause is usually small. A translation without the right certification, a name spelled two ways, or a translator the office does not recognize.
Most offices do not ask for a perfect translation in the abstract. They ask for a translation that meets one stated rule, and the rule is written down. 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)).
This is exactly what certified marriage certificate translation services are for. ABC Translations builds each certified marriage certificate translation to the rule of the authority that will receive it, so your marriage certificates are officially recognized by the office that reviews them. The translation is accurate to the original, keeps the layout of the original certificate, and ships with a signed certificate of accuracy. This is how we ensure the receiving office can trust the result. We work across 120+ languages. The price is $0.09 per word, or $24.10 per page for longer records, with a fast turnaround delivered within 48 hours, unlimited revisions, and a 100 percent acceptance guarantee.
Different authorities, different rules for the same certificate
The same marriage certificate can go to a different office in a different country, and each office sets its own rule. A translation that satisfies one may fall short for another. This is the most common reason a document comes back. ABC Translations matches the translation to the receiving authority before you submit, so you are not guessing.
For applications in 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, Applying - General). The translator, not only the translation, has to qualify.
In the United Kingdom, the translation has to confirm specific points. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) says a certified translation must confirm "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). A translation that leaves out the date or the translator's contact details can be turned away.
Australia names the qualification directly. 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).
Why a marriage certificate gets translated
People bring us a marriage certificate for many reasons. Immigration and spousal visa applications. A green card or permanent residence file. Name change requests after marriage. Divorce proceedings. An inheritance or estate claim. Each one goes to an office that needs to read the certificate in its own language and trust that the translation is faithful to the original.
Some uses carry their own rule about who may translate. For applicants to medical training in the United States, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requires that an English translation "be prepared by a government official (for example, a Consular Officer), medical school official (for example, a Dean or Registrar), or a professional translation service. ... Additionally, applicants for ECFMG services are not permitted to translate their own documents." (ECFMG 2026 Information Booklet, English Translations section). If your marriage certificate is part of that file, you cannot translate it yourself, and a professional translation service settles the requirement.
A certified translation is not the same thing as an apostille, and some applications ask for both. An apostille verifies the origin of the original public document for use in another country. Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) explains that the purpose of the Apostille 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) - Apostille Section). The apostille is issued by a competent authority in the country where the certificate was issued. ABC Translations supplies the certified translation; check whether your receiving office also asks for an apostille.
What you get with ABC Translations
Every certified marriage certificate translation is accurate to the original and keeps the original layout, so the receiving office can read the translation against the source certificate line by line. A signed certificate of accuracy ships with every order. We translate across 120+ languages and handle the whole order securely online with pricing shown up front.
The price is $0.09 per word, or $24.10 per page for longer records. Standard delivery is within 48 hours, and expedited delivery is available when a deadline is close. Every order includes unlimited revisions. If the office that receives your translation needs a change, we revise it. ABC Translations backs each translation with a 100 percent acceptance guarantee.
More than 255,000 customers have used ABC Translations over 25 years to certify their marriage certificates, and every one arrives accurate to the original, formatted to match the source, and backed by a signed certificate of accuracy. Start your order online and submit your translated marriage certificate with confidence.
Certified marriage certificate translation in every language
Choose your language to get a certified marriage certificate translation accepted for official use.
Our services
Either choice gives you polished, human-made work from professional linguists. Not sure if certification applies to your case? Ask whoever will receive the document, or reach out to our team.
How it works
Thanks to a simple, well-organized workflow, having your paperwork translated is fast and hassle-free.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!
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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.
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!
Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.
Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.
Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.
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!
Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.
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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.
From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!
Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.
ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!
Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.
Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.
Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!
Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.
Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.
Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to the questions people most often ask about working with us. See how the workflow runs, what it costs, how long it takes, where documents are accepted, which notarization choices exist, and the way finished files reach you.
Do I need a certified translation of my marriage certificate for a USCIS green card or spousal visa filing?
Yes. For a family-based immigration filing, USCIS expects your marriage certificate in English with a signed certificate of accuracy confirming the translation is complete and correct. We have produced marriage certificate translations for spousal visas, green card cases, and citizenship files, each built to that requirement.
If your certificate is in another language, we translate it and attach the certificate of accuracy with the translator's attestation, which is the part USCIS is looking for.
How do you make sure the names and dates on my marriage certificate are exactly right?
Names, dates, and place names are the parts a reviewer checks first, so we reproduce them with character-by-character care. Names are transliterated into Latin characters exactly as they appear on the original certificate, and dates are shown in the U.S. format while staying true to the source.
Each marriage certificate goes through a second check where this critical information is cross-read against the original, so the spelling on your application matches the spelling on your passport and other documents.
My marriage certificate is going to Canada or the UK, not the US. Are the rules different?
Yes, and we build the translation to the rule of the country that will receive it. Canada's IRCC requires that a marriage certificate not in English or French come with a translation from a certified translator, so the translator has to qualify, not just the translation.
The UK asks the translation to confirm that it is a true and accurate translation of the original, along with the date and the translator's full name and contact details. Tell us where you are filing and we match the certificate translation to that authority.
My marriage certificate is for use in Australia. Is there a special requirement?
Yes. Australia requires translations to be performed by a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, known as NAATI. This is a specific requirement that many general translations do not meet.
Let us know that your marriage certificate is for use in Australia when you order, so we handle it under that requirement rather than a general one.
Can I translate my own marriage certificate for an ECFMG medical training file?
No. For ECFMG, the English translation must be prepared by a government official, a medical school official such as a dean or registrar, or a professional translation service, and applicants are not permitted to translate their own documents.
ABC Translations is a professional translation service, so when your marriage certificate is part of an ECFMG file, using us satisfies that rule for you.
Do I also need an apostille on my marriage certificate, or is the certified translation enough?
An apostille is separate from the certified translation. It verifies the origin of the original public document for use in another country, and it is issued by a competent authority in the country where the marriage certificate was issued.
ABC Translations provides the certified translation. Whether you also need an apostille on the original certificate depends on the office receiving your application, so check their instructions, since some ask for both.
What does a marriage certificate translation cost and how fast can I get it?
A certified marriage certificate translation is $24.10 per page, or $0.09 per word for longer records. Most certificates are a single page. If yours runs to multiple pages or has attached documents, the cost rises with the length.
Standard delivery is within 48 hours, and expedited delivery is available when a visa interview or filing deadline is close. Every order includes unlimited revisions and a 100 percent acceptance guarantee.
