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Certified translations of certificates and records

Into English, with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and a double review. We confirm the price before you pay.

$29 first page $25 each additional page Delivered in 1–2 business days.

Translated and signed by Jorge Cardona
8 CFR § 103.2 USCIS and courts
$29 for the first page
Fidelis Certified Translations · certified translation
Pembroke Pines, Florida · follows 8 CFR § 103.2
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Certified translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy under 8 CFR § 103.2

Mirror layout

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The translation keeps the same layout as your original, line by line, so whoever receives it can compare both pages at a glance. Seals and signatures are described in brackets.

Sample with fictitious data.

English translation

UNITED MEXICAN STATES

CIVIL REGISTRY OF THE STATE OF JALISCO

CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Office: 01 · Book: 04 · Certificate No.: 01482

Date of registration: May 14, 1992

Name: MARÍA FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ LÓPEZ

Date of birth: May 12, 1992

Place of birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Father: ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ RUIZ

Mother: LAURA LÓPEZ MEDINA

Marginal annotations: none

[Round seal: Civil Registry of the State of Jalisco, Office 01][Illegible signature] Lic. J. Morales, Civil Registry Officer
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USCIS requires a complete translation and a certificate signed by the translator. We also use a mirror layout so it's easy to compare. Here's what you get:

SOURCE COPY
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS REGISTRO CIVIL DEL ESTADO COPIA CERTIFICADA DE ACTA DE NACIMIENTO
ENTIDAD: JALISCO
MUNICIPIO: GUADALAJARA
FECHA REGISTRO: 14/MAYO/1992
LIBRO: 04   ACTA: 01482
NOMBRE: MARÍA FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ LÓPEZ
FECHA NACIMIENTO: 12 DE MAYO DE 1992
LUGAR: GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MÉXICO
PADRES: ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ / LAURA LÓPEZ
REGISTRO CIVIL ★ ESTADO DE JALISCO ★ OFICIALÍA 01
Lic. J. Morales · Oficial del Registro
Step 1: Your document

We accept clear phone photos or scanned PDFs

You don't need expensive scanner equipment or to part with your original physical papers. A clear photo showing all 4 corners, text, and seals is all we need to get started.

  • Names and dates copied letter by letter
  • Marginal notes, page numbers, and seals included
  • Your original stays with you
Certified Translation from Spanish · Ref. FC-92841
UNITED MEXICAN STATES CIVIL REGISTRY OF THE STATE CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE
STATE: JALISCO
MUNICIPALITY: GUADALAJARA
REGISTRATION DATE: MAY 14, 1992
BOOK: 04   RECORD NO.: 01482
NAME: MARÍA FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ LÓPEZ
DATE OF BIRTH: MAY 12, 1992
PLACE: GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO
PARENTS: ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ / LAURA LÓPEZ
[Round official seal reads: "Civil Registry, State of Jalisco, Office 01"]
[Handwritten signature: Lic. J. Morales, Civil Registry Officer]
Step 2: Mirror layout

Identical structure for effortless USCIS officer review

USCIS officers review many files a day. A mirror layout helps them compare names, dates, and seals quickly, which lowers the chance of questions or delays.

  • Seals & stamps transcribed in brackets [Seal: ...]
  • Prepared to meet 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)
  • Crisp selectable text in PDF/A format (<12 MB)
Ref. FC-92841-USCIS

CERTIFICATE OF TRANSLATION ACCURACY

Document translated: Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (Acta de Nacimiento) issued by Civil Registry of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, registrant MARÍA FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ LÓPEZ.

"I, Jorge Cardona, certify that I am fluent in both Spanish and English, that I am competent to translate from Spanish into English, and that the attached translation is, to the best of my knowledge and ability, a complete and accurate translation of the original document, pursuant to 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)."

Jorge Cardona
Jorge Cardona, Founder and Lead Translator Fidelis Certified Translations · Pembroke Pines, FL +1 (786) 407-6268 · quotes@fideliscertified.com
FIDELIS ★ CERTIFIED ★ ACCURACY
Step 3: Signed certificate

The signed certificate USCIS requires

It's the statement 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) calls for: the translator certifies that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate. It's signed by Jorge Cardona, founder and lead translator, with his name and contact details. Every translation gets a double review and verification before delivery.

  • Includes the competence and accuracy statement
  • Single merged PDF ready to upload directly to USCIS online
  • Correction Guarantee: if USCIS, a court, or the receiving agency flags a translation or formatting error on our part, we fix it for free, as a priority.

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+$30 / order
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  • Everything in Certified included
  • Notary public seal and signature notarized certificate
  • Double review before delivery
  • State courts and apostilles where notarization is required
  • Digital, with optional hard copy hard copy available upon request
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$25 each additional page · same prices as certified
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Recommended: certified translation ($29 for the first page and $25 for each additional page). USCIS and NVC require complete translation with signed Certificate of Accuracy under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Notarization is not mandated by USCIS unless specifically requested.

Recommended: notarized translation (same page prices + $30 per order). State family courts, divorce filings, DMVs, or apostille packages sometimes ask for a notarized translation.

Recommended: certified academic translation ($29 for the first page and $25 for each additional page, same as certified). Comprehensive transcript layout detailing coursework, credit hours, and grading systems, formatted for US university admissions and NACES credential evaluators (WES, ECE, Josef Silny, SpanTran).

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Documents we translate

Certified translations for every official milestone

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Country guides for USCIS:
🇲🇽 Mexico civil records

What to request: Use the certified Civil Registry copy or the digital certificate with QR code.

How Fidelis translates it: We transcribe all official seals, registry officer signatures, marginal notes, and book/page numbers into mirror layout.

🇨🇴 Colombia civil records

What to request: Official 'Registro Civil de Nacimiento / Matrimonio' issued by Notaría or Registraduría, including serial number and barcode.

How Fidelis translates it: All notary stamps, marginal notes, and validity statements are translated.

🇻🇪 Venezuela civil and legal documents

What to request: Legible 'Partida de Nacimiento' issued by the Civil Registry or SAREN.

How Fidelis translates it: We translate the entire packet, including legal stamps, fiscal revenue stamps, and registration numbers.

🇨🇺 Cuba vital records

What to request: Birth, marriage, or divorce certifications issued by MINJUS (Ministerio de Justicia) for Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) or I-130/I-485.

How Fidelis translates it: Mirror-layout translation of book, folio, civil registry office, stamps, and registrar's certification statement.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic civil records

What to request: Since July 1, 2025 the JCE (Junta Central Electoral) issues birth records in a single format; an older 'Acta Inextensa' with a QR code is still accepted, but an old extract is not.

How Fidelis translates it: Complete multi-page translation of the record including JCE barcodes, verification seals, and marginal remarks.

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Prepared for 8 CFR § 103.2

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Prepared to meet 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) and, for immigration courts, 8 CFR § 1003.33.

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Everything you need to know about certified translations, pricing, turnaround, and requirements.

What is the difference between certified and notarized translation?

A certified translation includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. A notarized translation adds a Notary Public acknowledgment when the receiving organization specifically requests it. Always confirm the requirements with the organization receiving your documents.

Certified is standard for USCIS; notarized adds a notary public seal when specifically requested.
Do your translations meet USCIS requirements?

We prepare complete English translations with a signed certification of accuracy and translator competence, consistent with the translation requirement described in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Final acceptance and case decisions rest with USCIS or the receiving organization.

Prepared for the USCIS translation requirement; final acceptance rests with the receiving agency.
How long does translation take and are rush options available?

Standard turnaround for 1–3 pages is 1–2 business days delivered as a high-resolution certified digital PDF. For larger files or tight deadlines, a priority option (+25%) is available, subject to availability and document review.

Standard 1–2 business days · Priority option subject to availability.
How do I send my documents and what formats are accepted?

You can send a clear smartphone photo or a PDF file via WhatsApp or email. You do not need a professional scanner or to mail original paper documents.

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Do you provide physical hard copies or only digital delivery?

We deliver a high-resolution certified PDF ready for direct upload to USCIS online portals or printing. If a court or specific entity requires a physical hard copy with an ink signature by mail, postal shipping can be arranged upon request.

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