Birth Certificate Translation.
USCIS Certified. Always Accepted.

Yes. USCIS requires a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy for every foreign birth certificate submitted with an immigration application. This applies to all petition types — I-485, I-130, I-589, N-400, K-1, and others. An uncertified translation or online machine translation will result in application rejection.

MEJPBS birth certificate translations start at $30 per page. Most foreign birth certificates are one to two pages, so the typical cost is $30–$60. Rush service and rare language requests may be priced differently. Call 212-426-6017 or email info@mejpbs.com for a free, no-obligation quote within 2 hours.

A clear, high-quality scan or photograph of the birth certificate is entirely sufficient. We do not need the original. Email your scan to info@mejpbs.com and we can begin the translation immediately. We ship the completed certified translation to any U.S. address, or provide it in digital format if your filing permits electronic submission.

Yes — faded, old, or partially illegible documents are common in our work. Send us the best scan or photo you can, and our translators will work from it. If any portion is genuinely illegible, we will note it clearly in the translation with a bracketed notation, which is the correct professional standard for such situations. We will never guess or fill in information.

Yes. New York City public schools, charter schools, and private schools require certified translation of foreign birth certificates as part of the enrollment packet. MEJPBS certified translations are accepted by all NYC DOE schools and most private institutions. The same certified translation that works for USCIS also works for school enrollment.