Certified Document Translation in 250+ Languages
Porchlight Group provides certified, notarized translations accepted by USCIS, state courts, foreign consulates, and academic evaluation boards nationwide. Submit your records to verify processing requirements, turnaround times, and official certification.
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Birth, Marriage & Family Records
Certified translations of vital records, marriage licenses, and family certificates prepared for USCIS petitions, visa filings, and dual citizenship applications.
Diplomas, Degrees & Transcripts
Official translations of university degrees, academic transcripts, and course records formatted for credential evaluators and institutional admissions boards.
Legal & Personal Records
Sworn translations of powers of attorney, divorce decrees, adoption documentation, and affidavits ready for court submission or consular apostille.
Standard document certifications are typically delivered within 2 to 4 business days.
Certified Authentication for Personal, Academic & Legal Records
Apostille certification, embassy legalization, certified translation, and document retrieval for U.S. vital records, educational credentials, and legal filings destined for official use abroad.
Official verification for international civil and vital filings
State-certified authentication, consular legalization, and certified translations for vital records required for foreign residency, dual citizenship applications, marriage abroad, and international relocation.
Commonly Processed Records
- Official state-issued birth certificates
- Certified marriage certificates & licenses
- Single status affidavits & certificates of non-impediment
- Consular reports of birth & overseas family records
Registrar verification and authentication for international use
Notarized and state-certified authentication for diplomas, transcripts, and professional qualifications required by foreign ministries of education, universities, and international employers.
Commonly Processed Records
- University diplomas & degree certificates
- Official academic transcripts sealed by the registrar
- Institutional enrollment letters & verifications
- State teaching credentials & professional licenses
Rigorous handling for cross-border legal and judicial matters
Direct processing for court judgments, powers of attorney, probate filings, and adoption dossiers in full compliance with Hague Apostille Convention and non-Hague consular standards.
Commonly Processed Records
- General & durable powers of attorney
- Certified divorce decrees & court judgments
- Intercountry adoption dossiers & custody paperwork
- Sworn affidavits, depositions & legal declarations
Standard & Expedited Processing
Routine document processing completed in 2–4 business days, with expedited federal and state options available.
Understanding Certified, Notarized, Apostille, and Sworn Translations
Each certification serves a distinct legal and regulatory purpose. Depending on the requirements established by the receiving court, ministry, embassy, or academic institution, your records may require a standalone certification or a multi-step authentication process.
Certified Translation
Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy from the translator or agency certifying that the translation is complete, precise, and true to the source document.
Notarized Translation
The translator signs the formal accuracy statement before a commissioned notary public, who verifies their identity and applies an official notarial seal.
Apostille Translation
For use in Hague Convention member nations, the notarized document receives a state-issued apostille certifying the authenticity of the notarial official.
Sworn Translation
Mandated by select civil law jurisdictions, performed by a linguist officially appointed, sworn, and registered with a foreign court or governing ministry.
Requirements vary by destination country, consulate, and receiving institution. If you need confirmation regarding which translation format your submission requires, our team will review your documents and verify the appropriate authentication pathway.
What you need to know before you start.
Direct answers regarding certified translation standards, apostille sequencing, and submission requirements.
Need requirements verified for your specific document?
Submit your files for pre-screening. Our document specialists verify receiving country standards, required notarizations, and timelines.
Certified Translations for Consulates, Courts, and Foreign Authorities
Porchlight Group Apostille provides certified and notarized translations formatted for acceptance by foreign consulates, embassies, courts, and academic institutions worldwide.