American Translations & Interpreting Services

USCIS-Accepted Certified Translations

Certified translation services for immigration, universities, colleges, and official use.

Based in Sacramento, California . Serving clients across the United States.

California State Capitol in Sacramento

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Best of 2026 Award Winner

American Translations and Interpreting Services is proud to be recognized by BusinessRate as a Best of 2026 Award Winner in the Translation Service category for Sacramento County, California.

This recognition reflects our continued focus on accuracy, clear communication, careful document handling, and dependable service for clients who need trusted language support.

From our Sacramento office, we provide certified translation and interpreting support for immigration, legal, academic, business, and personal document needs throughout California, across the United States, and internationally.

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Clear, Accurate, and Trusted Language Support

At American Translations and Interpreting Services (ATIS), our mission is to make communication clear, accurate, and accessible for every client.

We help individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with professional certified translations, interpreting services, and language support for important immigration, legal, academic, personal, and business matters.

Why Choose Our Certified Translation Services?

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Audio & Video Transcription Translation Services

Need audio or video transcribed and translated? ATIS provides accurate transcription and translation services for legal, medical, business, academic, and personal recordings.

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USCIS Certified Translation Samples

View sample certified translations prepared for immigration and official document use.

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USCIS Certified Translation Services

We provide professionally prepared certified translations that meet federal immigration requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Our translations include a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and are formatted specifically for USCIS filings.

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Old Handwritten Document Translation in Spanish, Persian, and Arabic

We read difficult cursive, abbreviations, and archaic forms with care. Clean English output with clear notes for stamps and seals. Strong acceptance by clients and government agencies.

100k+ pages translated

Old Handwritten Translation Expertise

  • Expert focus on Spanish, Persian, and Arabic scripts.
  • Letter-by-letter checks for names, places, and dates.
  • USCIS-style formatting with translator notes when needed.
  • Fast digital delivery and secure shipping when requested.

Typical Records We Translate

  • Family letters, diaries, postcards
  • Birth, marriage, and death records
  • Property deeds, wills, court filings
  • Religious and civil registers

Certified Translation Review Process

  • High-resolution review of originals
  • Transliteration for hard names and places
  • Plain-English rendering with inline notes for unclear text
  • Optional second-linguist proof on request

Review Before We Certify — Your Translation, Your Approval

At American Translations and Interpreting Services, accuracy comes first. Every client receives a draft translation review opportunity before certification. This ensures that your names, dates, and details are checked and approved by you before we issue the final certified copy.

  • Verify spelling of names and institutions
  • Check dates, numbers, and formatting
  • Confirm that every line of your document is complete
  • Request minor edits before certification

Once you confirm everything, our certified translator signs and seals the translation with a Certificate of Accuracy accepted by USCIS, universities, and government agencies nationwide.

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Professional Certified Translation for USCIS, Universities, and Official Use

When accuracy and reliability matter, you can count on American Translations and Interpreting Services (ATIS), a trusted provider of certified translation services. We deliver translations accepted by USCIS, universities, and government agencies across the nation.

With over 15 years of experience, our certified linguists have helped individuals, families, and businesses handle everything from immigration documents and legal filings to academic transcripts and business contracts. Our team ensures every project is prepared with accuracy, consistency, and professional care.

ATIS works with expert translators in 100+ world languages, including Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, French, Chinese, Italian, Hindi, and more. We provide clear, reliable, and professional certified translations for clients throughout the United States.

Unlike machine translation tools, our professionals ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper certification. Each project is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy, helping your translation meet official document requirements. Notarization is also available whenever required.

ATIS proudly supports law firms, medical practices, corporations, and government institutions with scalable language solutions. Whether you need a single document or a large multilingual project, we are your nationwide partner for dependable certified translation support.

Our mission is simple: to make certified translations accessible, accurate, and dependable for clients across the United States. Wherever you are, ATIS helps ensure your documents are translated with care and prepared for official use.

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Certified Translation Services

At American Translations and Interpreting Services (ATIS), we deliver certified translations that meet official standards nationwide. Whether you’re handling immigration paperwork, legal agreements, academic records, or corporate documents, our process is simple, accurate, and stress-free—from first quote to final delivery.

With over 15+ years of proven experience, our certified translators and interpreters ensure every document aligns with requirements for USCIS, courts, universities, law firms, and government agencies. Each translation is carefully formatted, double-reviewed, and delivered on time—because your deadlines matter.

100+ Languages

Certified expertise in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Chinese, French, and more.

15+ Years of Experience

Supporting individuals, families, and organizations with dependable language solutions.

Thousands of Happy Clients

Trusted across all 50 states for certified, compliant, and on-time translations.

Millions of Words Delivered

Every word reviewed for accuracy; every document formatted for official acceptance.

Insurance Translation & Interpreting Services

Bridge communication gaps in claims, billing, policyholder communication, and insurance-related documents in over 100 languages.

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Certified Translation

Accurate certified translations of claim forms, policy documents, reimbursement letters, and supporting records for official use.

Insurance Interpreting

Remote or on-site interpreting support for claims, interviews, recorded statements, meetings, and policyholder communication.

Confidential & Secure

We handle insurance-related documents and conversations with care, privacy, and professional confidentiality.

Nationwide Service

Headquartered in Sacramento and serving clients across the United States with multilingual translation and interpreting support.

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Alondra Meza
4 weeks ago
Good service 🙏
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Ines Kohnen
1 month ago
Best translation service in the Sacramento area. Great costumer service. They answered all my questions immediately and responded quickly to my emails. Outstanding translation's and certificates within 24 hours.
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Lorena Lara
2 months ago
1000% recommended! They helped me find an interpreter and answered all my questions. They were very professional and attentive at all times.
Thanks to the interpreter who chose to work on our case, Jordan Clark. Excellent work and very professional in every way. Many thanks to both of you! 🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Ewin Martinez
2 months ago
Document translated in Spanish. Good work and quick.
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Lizette Suarez
3 months ago
Service for translation was fast and easy. Highly recommend!!
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Alpha Eaglesc
4 months ago
We’ve been working together for years now, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made. The consistency and quality have been top-notch since day one. We are doing great and couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended
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Eric Williams
5 months ago
Staff is very friendly and responsive. I would use them again.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between translation and interpretation?

Translation is the process of converting written text from one language to another. Interpretation involves converting spoken words in real time.

02 What is the difference between certified and notarized translation?

Certified translations include a signed statement confirming accuracy. Notarized translations include a notary seal verifying identity.

Most institutions only require certified translations.

03 Do I need an ATA-certified translator for my documents?

In most cases, no. Most institutions accept standard certified translations.

ATA-certified translators are rare, cost more, and are only required in specific cases.

If required, please inform us in advance, and we will provide a quote that includes the ATA-certified translator fee, as well as the turnaround time, which is usually longer than standard.

04 California courts vs. USCIS: what do they require?

Courts: Usually require a translator’s declaration.

USCIS: Requires a certificate of accuracy.

05 Do court requirements vary by State?

Yes. Requirements vary by state and court.

06 Who needs an apostille vs. notarization?

Notarization: U.S. use.

Apostille: For use in other countries.

07 Can you notarize the Certificate of Accuracy?

Yes, upon request. Most cases do not require it.

08 What affects cost and turnaround?

Length, complexity, language, formatting, and urgency.

09 Localization vs transcreation?

Localization: adapts content. Transcreation: rewrites creatively.

10 How do you ensure quality?

Proofreading, tools, and subject experts.

11 Cancellation policy?

No refund after work begins.

12 Payment methods?

Zelle, cards, and cash.

Our office is based in Sacramento, California , and we proudly provide free hard copy delivery for all remote projects across the United States and the European Union.
Hard Copy Delivery & Digital Access

Fast, Reliable Delivery of Your Certified Translation Hard Copies

For all remote translation projects, we provide a smooth and professional delivery process so you can receive your completed documents without extra hassle or unexpected shipping charges.

Free Standard Delivery

We provide free delivery of hard copies for all remote translation projects. Your completed hard copies will be mailed through USPS First-Class Mail at no extra charge.

Scanned Copy Provided First

As soon as your hard copies are ready, we will also provide a scanned copy for your records so you can begin using your documents while the originals are in transit.

Local Pickup in Sacramento

If you are in Sacramento , you may choose local pickup instead. Since we are based here, this option is available for clients who prefer to collect their documents in person.

Upgraded Shipping Available

If you need faster or more secure mailing, USPS Certified Mail and USPS Priority Mail are available upon request. The cost of these upgraded shipping options will be added only if selected.

This delivery policy applies across the United States and the entire European Union. For local services, visit our Sacramento Translation Services page.

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Send us your document for a free quote. We provide fast, accurate, USCIS-accepted certified translations with digital copies and hard copy delivery available.

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