Certified Divorce Decree Translation

Professional certified translations for immigration, USCIS, courts, and official purposes.

Accurate human translation of divorce decrees, final judgments, divorce certificates, and related family-law documents.

  • Certified Translation

  • USCIS-Ready Certification

  • Secure Document Handling

  • Priority turnaround available

Your Divorce Document Needs to Be More Than "Translated"

A divorce decree can contain much more than the basic fact that a marriage ended.

It may include:

  • Names of both spouses

  • Marriage information

  • Court information

  • Case numbers

  • Dates

  • Custody provisions

  • Property decisions

  • Alimony or support provisions

  • Name changes

  • Court orders

  • Judge's information

  • Seals and stamps

  • Handwritten or registry annotations

When the document is being submitted to an immigration authority, court, government agency, university, or another institution, omitting relevant information can create unnecessary problems.

At MJC Translate, we translate the document as a complete official record and provide the appropriate certification for your intended use.

Why You May Need a Certified Divorce Decree Translation

Immigration

Divorce records can be important evidence in immigration applications involving:

  • Green Cards

  • Family petitions

  • Adjustment of Status

  • Consular processing

  • K-1 visas

  • Citizenship and naturalization

  • Previous marriages

  • Proof of termination of a prior marriage

A divorce document may be used to establish that a previous marriage was legally terminated.

USCIS

If you submit a foreign-language divorce document as evidence to USCIS, an English translation meeting USCIS's translation requirements may be necessary.

Our certified translations include the documentation needed to establish the completeness and accuracy of the translation.

Courts & Legal Proceedings

Divorce decrees may need translation for:

  • Family-law proceedings

  • Custody matters

  • Property disputes

  • Support proceedings

  • Recognition of foreign judgments

  • International litigation

Marriage & Civil Registration

If you previously married and divorced, another country may require evidence that your previous marriage was legally terminated before allowing a new marriage to be registered.

Citizenship & Residency

Divorce records can also be requested during:

  • Citizenship applications

  • Residency applications

  • Dual citizenship procedures

  • Family reunification

  • International civil-registration processes

Why Choose MJC Translate?

100% Human Translation

Your legal document is translated by a professional human translator, not automatically generated by software.

Complete Document Handling

We don't simply translate the largest text on the page.

Stamps, seals, annotations, court information, and other relevant elements are carefully addressed.

Immigration-Focused

We understand that divorce documents frequently form part of larger immigration document packages.

That means accuracy and consistency matter.

Fast Turnaround

Many straightforward documents can be completed within our standard turnaround window.

Priority service is available when needed.

Secure Handling

Your divorce records contain sensitive personal and legal information.

We treat submitted documents as confidential and handle them securely throughout the translation process.

What Is Included?

Every certified divorce decree translation includes:

✓ Complete translation of the submitted document

✓ Translation of relevant stamps and seals

✓ Translation of annotations and handwritten content when legible

✓ Accurate reproduction of names and dates

✓ Professional formatting

✓ Certificate of Translation Accuracy

✓ Digital PDF delivery

Optional Services

Depending on your destination and requirements:

  • Notarization

  • Statement of Truth

  • Solicitor certification

  • Physical delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Does USCIS require a certified divorce decree translation?

If your divorce decree is written in a foreign language and is submitted to USCIS as evidence, the foreign-language document generally needs a complete English translation accompanied by the appropriate translator certification.

Does USCIS require notarization?

Generally, USCIS does not automatically require a translation to be notarized.

Additional requirements can apply depending on another authority or specific procedure.

Our Process

1. Upload Your Divorce Document

Send us a clear scan or photograph of the complete document including all pages and both sides when applicable.

2. Receive Your Quote

You'll receive a clear price and estimated turnaround time before the translation begins.

3. Professional Human Translation

An experienced translator translates the document while preserving its substantive information and structure. We do not use machine translation for any of our services.

4. Quality Review

The completed translation is reviewed before delivery for:

  • Accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Names

  • Dates

  • Numbers

  • Terminology

  • Formatting

  • Certification requirements

5. Receive Your Certified Translation

Your completed translation is delivered digitally as a professional PDF.

Need a physical copy?

Worldwide physical delivery is also available.

Languages We Translate

MJC Translate provides certified translation services in numerous language combinations, including:

Spanish • Portuguese • French • Italian • German • Russian • Ukrainian • Chinese • Japanese • Arabic • Korean • Dutch • Romanian • Polish • Turkish

…and many other languages.

If your language is not listed, contact us before ordering.

Does the translator need to be ATA-certified?

Not generally for USCIS.

USCIS's translation requirement focuses on translator competence and certification of completeness and accuracy.

ATA certification is a professional credential, but it is not the same thing as the certification required for a USCIS document translation.

Do I need to translate every page?

Yes, if the pages form part of the document being submitted.

Relevant text, stamps, seals, annotations, and other meaningful content should not simply be omitted.

What if my divorce decree has handwritten notes?

If the handwriting is legible, it should generally be addressed in the translation.

We can also identify illegible portions appropriately rather than guessing what they say.

What if I don't know whether I have a divorce decree or divorce certificate?

That's completely fine.

Upload the document and we can help you identify what type of record you have before you order.

Do I need an apostille?

Not necessarily.

An apostille is a separate authentication process and is only required when the receiving authority or destination country requires it.

Can you translate the apostille too?

Yes, when applicable.

Whether the apostille itself needs translation depends on the requirements of the receiving authority.

How quickly can I receive my translation?

Turnaround depends on the number of pages, language, complexity, and requested services.

Many standard documents can be completed within 24 hours.

Priority service is available for urgent requests.

Ready to Translate Your Divorce Decree?

Don't submit an incomplete or improperly prepared translation.

Whether you're preparing an immigration application, proving the termination of a previous marriage, dealing with a court, or submitting documents to another official institution, MJC Translate can help.

Get Your Certified Divorce Decree Translation