Certified Arabic translation services
Complete, word-for-word Arabic to English translations with a signed certificate of accuracy, prepared for USCIS, US courts, universities and government agencies.
A certified translation is a full translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation provider confirming that it is complete and accurate, and that the translator is competent to translate from Arabic into English. It is what US agencies mean when they ask for a "certified English translation" of a foreign-language document.
Certified Arabic translation for USCIS
US immigration regulations require that any foreign-language document submitted to USCIS be accompanied by a full English translation, certified by the translator as complete and accurate, with a statement that the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. Our certified translations are prepared to meet exactly that requirement:
- The entire document is translated, including stamps, seals, signatures, handwritten notes and marginal text.
- The layout mirrors the original so the officer can follow it line by line.
- Each translation includes a signed certificate of translation accuracy with the translator's competency statement, name, signature and date.
- Names are spelled consistently with your passport and other forms you are filing.
Do USCIS translations need to be notarized? No. USCIS asks for a certified translation, not a notarized one. Notarization is only needed if another office specifically requests it. See notarized translation.
For a step-by-step look at the rules, read our guide to USCIS Arabic translation requirements.
Documents we certify
- Birth certificates
- Family registers (family book)
- Marriage contracts
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
- Passports and national IDs
- Police clearance certificates
- Military records
- Court judgments
- Diplomas and degrees
- Academic transcripts
- Driver's licenses
- Bank statements
- Employment letters
- Medical records
See Arabic document translation for notes on specific document types.
Who asks for certified translations
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the National Visa Center
- Federal and state courts, attorneys and law firms
- Universities, community colleges and credential evaluation services
- State DMVs, vital records offices and the Social Security Administration
- Employers, banks and insurance companies
Requirements differ between offices. When you request a quote, tell us where the translation is going and we'll prepare it in the format that office expects.
How to order
- Email a clear scan or photo of every page (front and back if anything is printed on the back) to info@arabic-translator.com.
- Tell us the purpose (for example "I-130 petition") and the English spelling of all names, as on your passport.
- We reply with a fixed price and delivery date.
- You receive the certified translation as a signed PDF, ready to upload or print.
Certified translation FAQ
Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?
USCIS requires the translator to certify their competence and the accuracy of the translation. Because you are a party to the application, using an independent professional translator avoids any question of impartiality and is strongly recommended.
Do you need the original document?
No. We work from a clear scan or photo. USCIS and most agencies accept a copy of the original together with the certified translation.
Will you translate stamps and handwritten notes?
Yes. A certified translation must be complete, so everything on the page is translated or described, for example "[round stamp: Ministry of Interior, Civil Status Department]".
How are Arabic names spelled in English?
There is no single official romanization. We follow the spelling you give us, normally matching your passport, so names are consistent across your whole application.