Certified Identity Document Translation for Immigration & Official Use.
Accurate, Secure & Professionally Certified
Starting at $23.95/page
Fast turnaround available
Identity documents establish your legal name, nationality, and personal history. When your primary identification needs to be verified by a government agency, immigration authority, or financial institution operating in another language, exact accuracy is critical.
MJC Translate provides professional identity document translation services in 90+ source languages for immigration proceedings, international banking, background checks, and legal procedures.
When certification is required, our certified translations include the appropriate Certificate of Translation Accuracy to ensure compliance with receiving institutions and government agencies.
When Do You Need an Identity Document Translation?
A translated identity document is required when your proof of identity, citizenship, or legal status must be evaluated by an organization that requires documentation in English (or another destination language).
Common situations include:
USCIS immigration applications, visa processing, and adjustment of status
Opening international bank accounts or investment portfolios
Employment verification and background checks
Marriage or civil partnership registrations abroad
Enrolling in foreign universities or educational institutions
Registering a business as a foreign national
The appropriate type of translation depends on who will receive the document. If the recipient specifically requires a certified translation, we can prepare the document with the appropriate certification.
Identity Document Translation for USCIS & Immigration
Proving your identity and nationality is the foundation of any immigration petition. When submitting a national ID, or residency card to USCIS, it must be accompanied by a complete English translation.
The translation must be certified by the translator as complete and accurate, and the translator must certify their competence to translate from the original language into English.
Our professional translators ensure that every detail, from your exact name spelling to complex identification numbers, is perfectly transcribed to meet USCIS evidentiary standards and prevent delays in your application.
What Types of Identity Documents Can We Translate?
We translate a wide range of official government-issued identification, including: National & International Identification
National Identity Cards (“cédulas de identidad”, “cedulas de ciudadanía”, DNI, DPI, DUI, “Credencial para votar”, etc.)
Consular Identification Cards
Military ID Cards and service records / Government-issued employee identification
Voter Identification Cards
Permanent Resident Cards / Alien Registration Cards
If you're unsure whether your specific identification document requires a certified translation, send us a copy and tell us where it will be submitted.
What Does a Professional Identity Translation Include?
Government IDs often contain complex security features, abbreviations, and specific layout structures. A professional translator ensures all verifiable information is clearly presented.
Important Note on Name Spelling
A certified translation must represent the names exactly as they are spelled in the original document. We do not alter, "Americanize", or correct the spelling of names in the translation. Consistency across your original ID and the translation is legally required.
A professional translator must carefully preserve:
Why Choose MJC Translate?
Your identification documents contain your most sensitive personal data. We approach every document with strict accuracy, formatting consistency, and complete confidentiality.
With MJC Translate, you receive:
✓ Professional human translation: Your ID is translated by a qualified professional, never by AI or automated machine translation.
✓ Certification available: Certified translations include a Certificate of Translation Accuracy when required by USCIS or other authorities.
✓ 90+ source languages: We translate identification documents issued by governments all over the world.
✓ Strict confidentiality: Your personal data is protected under rigorous privacy and security protocols.
✓ Fast turnaround: Standard delivery is available within 24–72 hours depending on the number of pages.
Our Simple Process
Pricing & Turnaround
Our standard turnaround times are:
| Document Length | Standard Turnaround |
|---|---|
| 1–3 pages | 24 hours |
| 4–10 pages | 48 hours |
| 10–30 pages | 72 hours |
Identity document translations start at $23.95 per page. (Note: The front and back of a standard ID card generally count as a single page).
Priority service may be available for urgent immigration or banking deadlines.
Upload your identity document and we'll provide an accurate quote based on your actual file.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. To provide a "complete" certified translation of a National ID Card (such as a Cédula or DNI), we must translate all visible text on the document. The back of ID cards often contains critical issue dates, barcodes, or secondary identifying information.
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For USCIS, standard certification is generally sufficient. However, if you are submitting your identity documents to open an international bank account, register a business abroad, or apply for a foreign passport, the receiving institution may require the translation to be notarized. Please confirm with your recipient and let us know when requesting your quote.
Need a Certified Identity Document Translation?
Whether you need your ID translated for an immigration application, banking, employment, or legal proceedings, accuracy matters.
MJC Translate provides professional identity document translations from 90+ source languages, with certification available when required.
Starting at $23.95/page.
Tell us your original language, destination language, and where the document will be submitted.
Upload your identity document today and let us take care of the translation.