Certified Background Check Translation for Immigration & Official Use.
Accurate, Confidential & Professionally Certified
Starting at $23.95/page
Fast turnaround available
Background checks and criminal-history documents are often required when applying for immigration, employment, professional licensing, or other official procedures.
If your background check was issued in a language other than the language required by the receiving authority, you may need a complete and accurate certified translation.
MJC Translate provides professional translations of background checks and related records in 90+ source languages, with certified translation available for USCIS, government agencies, attorneys, employers, licensing authorities, and other official purposes.
When Do You Need a Background Check Translation?
A background check translation may be required when an organization needs to review a foreign-language record as part of an application or official procedure.
Common situations include:
U.S. immigration applications
Visa and residency applications
Employment applications
Professional licensing
Government procedures
International relocation
Adoption proceedings
Legal or administrative matters
Citizenship or nationality procedures
The exact requirements vary depending on the receiving organization.
For immigration or other official procedures, always check whether the authority requires a certified translation, a specific translator credential, notarization, or another form of certification.
Background Check Translation for USCIS
Foreign-language documents submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally require a complete English translation accompanied by the translator's certification.
When a background check or criminal-history document is submitted as part of an immigration matter, the translation should accurately reproduce the relevant information contained in the original document.
A certified translation should include:
✓ A complete English translation
✓ Certification that the translation is complete and accurate
✓ Certification of the translator's competence
✓ Translator identification and signature
✓ Date and applicable contact information
USCIS generally does not require a translator to be ATA-certified simply because the document is being submitted as a certified translation. Likewise, notarization is not automatically required merely because a translation is certified.
What Does a Professional Background Check Translation Include?
Background-check documents can contain highly specific information that needs to be reproduced carefully.
Accuracy is especially important.
Names, dates, case numbers, offense descriptions, and official terminology can have significant consequences when a document is being reviewed by an immigration authority, employer, court, or licensing organization.
A professional translation should preserve the meaning and structure of the original document rather than simplifying or interpreting the information.
Depending on the original document, the translation may include:
Background Check vs. Police Report
If you have a police report, our dedicated Police Report Translation page may be more insightful.
These documents are related, but they are not the same type of document.
| Background Check | Police Report |
|---|---|
| Generally provides information about a person's criminal or background history | Generally documents a specific incident or investigation |
| May cover an individual's record over a defined period or jurisdiction | Usually relates to a particular event, containing statements and officer observations |
| May be requested for immigration, employment, or licensing | Commonly used in legal, insurance, or incident-related matters |
Why Choose MJC Translate?
Background-check documents can contain sensitive personal information and legally significant terminology. Our process emphasizes accuracy, completeness, and careful handling.
With MJC Translate, you receive:
✓ Professional human translation
Your document is translated by a qualified professional, not AI or machine translation.
✓ Certification available
Certified translations include a Certificate of Translation Accuracy when required.
✓ 90+ source languages
We work with documents originating in a wide range of countries and languages.
✓ Multiple destination languages
Including U.S., UK, Canadian, Australian/New Zealand, and Irish English.
✓ Confidential handling
Your documents are handled with care throughout the translation process.
✓ Fast turnaround
Standard delivery is available within 24–72 hours depending on the number of pages.
Our Simple Process
Pricing & Turnaround
Certified translations start at $23.95 per page.
Priority service may be available for urgent immigration, employment, or licensing applications.
Upload your document and we'll provide an accurate quote based on the actual file.
Our standard turnaround times are:
| Document Length | Standard Turnaround |
|---|---|
| 1–3 pages | 24 hours |
| 4–10 pages | 48 hours |
| 10–30 pages | 72 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not necessarily. Different countries and institutions use different terminology for documents concerning criminal history or background screening. The specific document and its issuing authority determine what it represents.
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Yes. We provide certified translations for foreign-language background-check and criminal-history documents used in immigration-related procedures.
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Relevant official stamps, seals, annotations, and other meaningful information should generally be accounted for in a complete translation.
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Yes. A clear, legible scan or photograph is generally sufficient for preparing the translation. Please include every page of the document.
Need a Certified Background Check Translation?
Whether your document is needed for immigration, employment, professional licensing, or another official purpose, its information needs to be translated accurately and completely.
MJC Translate provides professionally certified background-check and criminal-record document translations in 90+ source languages, with fast turnaround and additional services available when required.
Starting at $23.95/page.
Tell us your original language, destination language, and where the document will be submitted.
Upload your background-check document today and let us take care of the translation.