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Virginia Certified Translation Services

Certified translation for USCIS filings, legal and business documents in Virginia, prepared to USCIS requirements. Get a free quote today.

Virginia’s immigrant families, federal contractors, students and courts work with documents in many languages, and many of those documents need a certified translation. BeTranslated provides certified translations prepared to USCIS requirements for residents and businesses across Richmond, Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax), Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Why it matters

Where Certified Translation Is Needed in Virginia

USCIS Filings

Birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce decrees and police records for adjustment of status, naturalization and family petitions.

Court Exhibits

Affidavits, depositions, foreign court records and foreign judgments for immigration appeals, family law, commercial litigation and probate.

Federal Contractor and Business Paperwork

Supplier agreements, technical specifications, HR onboarding files and customs paperwork for companies working with partners abroad.

Our process

How a Certified Translation Is Prepared

  1. Translation

    A translator who works in the source language prepares the text for its readers in English.

  2. Review

    A second reader checks accuracy and completeness against the original.

  3. Certification

    The translation comes with a signed certification statement that it is complete and accurate.

Languages We Translate in Virginia

  • SpanishUSCIS, healthcare, contracts and court filings, including Salvadoran, Mexican and Honduran variants
  • KoreanUSCIS, business and healthcare documents
  • VietnameseUSCIS, healthcare and family records
  • Amharic and TigrinyaUSCIS, healthcare and family records
  • ArabicUSCIS, healthcare and court documents
  • Pashto and DariSIV, USCIS and family records

Other languages, including Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, French, Tagalog and Russian, are also available. Contact us with your language pair.

Questions About Certified Translation in Virginia

Does USCIS Require a Sworn Translator?
No. USCIS requires a signed certification statement from the translator, which states that the translation is complete and accurate. Notarization is a separate step, and USCIS does not require it for a certified translation.
Do You Translate Pashto and Dari for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Cases?
Yes. We handle Pashto and Dari certified translations for SIV applications, family petitions, vital records and asylum filings.
Can You Translate Transcripts and Diplomas for University Admissions?
Yes. Foreign transcripts, diplomas and recommendation letters come with a signed certification statement, formatted for U.S. university registrars and SEVIS submissions.
How Long Does It Take?
It depends on the length and complexity of the document. Send yours and we will confirm the timing in the quote.

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