English ↔ Spanish — Certified Document Translation
Word-for-word certified translation of birth certificates for immigration applications, USCIS filings, nationality registrations, and official use. Every translation includes a signed certification statement from a University of Malta-qualified translator.
Translation Package
A certified birth certificate translation is more than a word-for-word rendering — it carries an attestation of accuracy that official bodies require.
Every certified birth certificate translation from Meridian Translations is a complete, word-for-word rendering of your source document into the target language. We preserve all fields exactly as they appear in the original — including full name, date and place of birth, parents' names, registrar's name, registration or certificate numbers, and any official seals or stamps. Nothing is paraphrased, summarised, or omitted.
Each translation is accompanied by a signed certification statement prepared by Santiago Pedraza, a professional translator with a University of Malta translation qualification. The certification statement includes:
This format is prepared to meet the requirements of immigration authorities, government bodies, and civil registries. We do not promise acceptance from any individual body, as acceptance decisions are made by those institutions and may vary.
Santiago Pedraza works exclusively between English and Spanish. Meridian Translations does not subcontract work to other translators, and does not use machine translation as a substitute for human translation.
Common Use Cases
USCIS requires English translations of all foreign-language documents submitted with immigration applications. Birth certificates are among the most commonly required documents in this process. Our translations include the signed certification of accuracy that USCIS specifies.
See our USCIS certified translation page for more detail on US immigration requirements.
Many countries require certified translations of birth certificates when applying for nationality, citizenship, or identity registration abroad. A certified translation demonstrates that the information on the document has been faithfully rendered into the required language.
Courts, government agencies, and civil registries may require a certified translation of a birth certificate for name changes, inheritance claims, and related administrative or legal proceedings. The signed certification statement confirms the translation's accuracy for the record.
Submitting Your Document
Please send a clear scan or photograph of your birth certificate. We accept PDF, JPEG, and PNG files. To ensure an accurate and complete translation, please follow these guidelines:
We handle all documents with strict confidentiality. Your materials are used solely for the purpose of completing your translation and are not shared with third parties.
Delivery Timeline
Standard birth certificate translations are typically straightforward documents with a predictable scope. We aim to provide a turnaround estimate with every quote so you know exactly what to expect before confirming your order.
Contact us with your document and we will respond within one business day with a quote and timeline. If you have an upcoming deadline — for a visa application, court hearing, or administrative filing — please mention it when you get in touch and we will advise on what is achievable.
Transparent Pricing
Certified birth certificate translation is priced per page. Request a quote for an exact figure based on your document.
Includes signed certification statement. Suitable for immigration, USCIS, and official use.
Final pricing depends on document length, complexity, and turnaround requirements. Visit our pricing page for full details.
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USCIS requires that all foreign-language documents submitted with immigration applications be accompanied by a full English translation and a certification of accuracy signed by the translator. Our translations include a signed certification statement meeting this format requirement. USCIS acceptance decisions are made by the agency; we cannot guarantee outcomes for individual applications.
We translate every field on the document — including full name, date and place of birth, parents' names, registrar's name, registration or certificate number, dates, and any official notations. Stamps and seals are noted in the translation where visible.
Most birth certificate translations are completed within a few business days of order confirmation. We will provide a specific turnaround estimate with your quote. If you have an urgent deadline, please mention it when you contact us.
Tell us about your document and we'll send you a precise quote — usually within one business day.
