Certified Translation Services for Official Documents in Los Angeles
A certified translation is commonly requested when a document
written in another language must be presented in English to an
immigration agency, school, university, credential evaluator,
licensing organization, attorney, employer, court, or other
institution. The receiving organization determines its own
requirements, so it is important to know where the translated
document will be submitted.
ATIS prepares professional document translations with attention
to the information that matters most in official records:
names, dates, identification numbers, issuing authorities,
signatures, stamps, seals, handwritten entries, tables,
annotations, and other visible text. When certification is
requested, the completed translation is accompanied by a
signed certification statement.
Los Angeles customers can learn more about our broader
certified translation services
,
review our
certified translation FAQ
,
or
submit a document for a personalized quote
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Human Translation
Professional language specialists handle official documents.
Signed Certification
Certification can be included for documents requiring official use.
Draft Review
Names, dates, numbers, and key details can be reviewed before finalization.
Digital & Hard Copies
PDF delivery is available, with printed copies when requested.
Translation Support for Immigration, Legal, Academic & Professional Needs
Los Angeles County is home to families, professionals, students,
law firms, healthcare organizations, international businesses,
and immigrant communities with documents originating throughout
the world. Our services are designed for the wide range of
situations in which accurate multilingual documentation matters.
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Immigration Translation
Certified English translations of foreign-language civil,
identity, academic, employment, police, court, and supporting
records used in immigration matters.
Visit our
USCIS certified translation guide
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Legal Document Translation
Translation support for agreements, declarations, affidavits,
court records, powers of attorney, judgments, correspondence,
and other legal documents.
Explore additional
professional translation services
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Academic Translation
Professional translation of diplomas, transcripts, grade
reports, certificates, course records, enrollment documents,
and other educational materials.
See our
certified academic translation guide
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Vital Record Translation
Civil records are among the most frequently requested
translations for immigration, citizenship, family matters,
school enrollment, and official applications.
View our
birth certificate translation service
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Business Translation
Multilingual support for contracts, company records,
correspondence, reports, employee documents, presentations,
certificates, and other professional materials.
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ATIS translation and language services
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Online Translation Service
Los Angeles customers can work with our team remotely,
making professional translation available throughout
Southern California without requiring an office visit.
Learn about our
online translation services
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USCIS Translation Services for Los Angeles Immigration Documents
Immigration is one of the most common reasons Los Angeles-area
customers request certified English translations. Foreign-language
evidence submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
may require a full English translation together with the appropriate
translator certification.
What the federal translation rule requires
Under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3), a foreign-language
document submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full
English translation that the translator certifies as complete
and accurate, together with certification of the translator's
competency to translate into English.
You can review our
detailed USCIS translation information
or consult the
federal regulation at eCFR.gov
.
Common records translated for immigration cases
- Foreign birth certificates and civil registry records
- Marriage certificates and family records
- Divorce decrees and court decisions
- Passports and national identification documents
- Police certificates and criminal record documents
- Diplomas, transcripts, and education records
- Employment letters and supporting documentation
- Government notices and administrative records
- Affidavits, declarations, and supporting statements
- Other foreign-language evidence included with an immigration filing
Translation requirements can depend on the document and the
receiving organization. ATIS provides language services and
translation information, not immigration legal advice.
Official Documents We Translate for Los Angeles Customers
From a one-page civil certificate to a multi-page academic or legal
file, each project is reviewed according to its language pair,
document type, formatting, legibility, certification needs,
and requested turnaround. This allows us to provide a quote
based on the actual project instead of applying one price to
every type of translation.
Multilingual Translation Services for Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the most linguistically diverse metropolitan
regions in the country. ATIS works with professional language
specialists across a broad range of languages and document types,
including languages frequently requested by Southern California
families, attorneys, students, professionals, and businesses.
Language availability can depend on the source language,
target language, document complexity, certification requirements,
and deadline. Send us the document and language pair so our team
can confirm availability before the project begins.
How to Order a Certified Translation from Los Angeles
Our online workflow allows Los Angeles residents and organizations
to request a translation without mailing the original document
to us just to receive an initial quote. The process is designed
to keep communication clear from document review through delivery.
Submit Your Document
Upload your document through our online quote form for review.
Receive a Project Quote
We review the language, pages, complexity, and requested service.
Translation & Review
The document is translated and important details are checked.
Certification & Delivery
Final certified documents are delivered according to the selected option.
Ready to begin?
Submit your Los Angeles translation request online
.
Serving Los Angeles County and Communities Across Southern California
ATIS serves customers remotely throughout Los Angeles County and
surrounding Southern California communities. Because document
translation can be completed through our online workflow,
customers can request service whether they are in central Los
Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, the Westside,
the San Gabriel Valley, or another nearby community.
Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Koreatown
Hollywood
West Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
Glendale
Pasadena
Burbank
Santa Monica
Culver City
Inglewood
Torrance
Long Beach
South Bay
San Gabriel Valley
Orange County
Anaheim
Santa Ana
Irvine
You can also explore our
translation service locations
for additional information about geographic coverage.
A California Translation Company Serving Los Angeles Online
American Translations and Interpreting Services is headquartered
in Sacramento, California, while providing document translation
services to customers throughout California and across the United
States. This gives Los Angeles customers the convenience of a
remote translation process while working with an established
California language-services business.
ATIS is a Corporate Member of the
American Translators Association (ATA). Our services support
individuals, families, attorneys, educational institutions,
professionals, businesses, and organizations that need accurate
multilingual communication and professional document preparation.
Learn more about our company, credentials, background, and
professional services on the
About American Translations and Interpreting Services
page.
Helpful Translation Resources
If you are comparing translation options or preparing a document
for official submission, these resources provide more detailed
information about specific services and requirements.
Questions About Certification?
Certified translation FAQ
Answers about certification, turnaround, document types, and process.
Company Information
About ATIS
Learn about our company, experience, credentials, and services.
Los Angeles Certified Translation Questions
Can I order a certified translation online if I live in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles customers can submit documents through our
online quote process. We review the file, confirm the project
requirements and quote, complete the translation, and provide
digital delivery. Printed copies can also be arranged when needed.
Do I need a certified translation for USCIS?
Foreign-language documents submitted to USCIS generally require
a full English translation together with translator certification
addressing completeness, accuracy, and competency. The governing
federal provision is 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3).
See our
USCIS translation guide
for additional information.
Can ATIS translate Los Angeles birth and marriage certificates?
Yes. We translate foreign-language birth certificates,
marriage certificates, divorce records, family records,
and other civil documents. Certification can be included
when required for the intended use.
Do you translate diplomas and academic transcripts?
Yes. Academic translation projects can include diplomas,
transcripts, grade reports, certificates, course records,
enrollment documents, and other educational materials.
Translation and credential evaluation are different services,
so customers should confirm what their receiving institution requires.
What languages do you translate for Los Angeles customers?
ATIS supports a broad range of languages, including Spanish,
Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Russian, Ukrainian, French,
Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Hindi,
Urdu, and many others. Availability depends on the particular
language pair and project.
Is notarization the same as certified translation?
No. A certified translation includes a translator's signed
certification regarding the translation. Notarization is a
separate process involving verification of a signer's identity.
Whether notarization is necessary depends on the instructions
of the organization receiving your documents.
Read our guide to
certified translation versus notarization
.
How much does a certified translation in Los Angeles cost?
Translation projects vary by language pair, number of pages,
amount of text, document complexity, formatting, certification,
deadline, and additional services. We review the actual document
before confirming the project price so you receive a quote that
reflects your specific translation rather than a generic estimate.
Request a project-specific translation quote here.
Where is American Translations and Interpreting Services located?
Need a Translation for a Los Angeles USCIS, Legal,
Academic or Official Document?
Send your document to American Translations and Interpreting Services
for review. Tell us the source language, the language you need,
where the translation will be submitted, and your deadline.
We will review the project and provide the appropriate next steps
and a customized quote.
American Translations and Interpreting Services is headquartered
in Sacramento, California and provides professional translation
services to customers in Los Angeles, throughout California,
and across the United States. Requirements for translated documents
may vary by receiving institution.
