Certified German birth certificate translation for U.S. immigration

For U.S. immigration, USCIS requires a complete, word-for-word certified translation. We provide a signed certificate of accuracy, the translator’s credentials, and formatting that mirrors your original German birth certificate, including stamps and annotations. Our certified German to English translations are accepted by USCIS, state DMVs, Social Security, universities, and employers, and are used worldwide for legal and consular processes.

Pricing is straightforward: certified translations start at $32.90 per page. Most German birth certificates are just one page, so your total cost is clear from the start. Standard turnaround is 24 hours for most orders, with same-day rush available. You’ll receive a secure, searchable PDF with our certification; optional notarization and mailed hard copies are available upon request.

Names with umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and ß are transliterated precisely according to USCIS guidance and, when applicable, ICAO/MRZ standards used in passports. If you already have an official Latin-script spelling (for example, in your passport or prior visa), we’ll match it for consistency across your documents. This attention to detail helps prevent delays in immigration or civil registry procedures.

Whether you are moving from Germany to the United States, or from the U.S. to Germany or another country, our certified translations support immigration, study, employment, and family matters. Explore related services like birth certificate translations or learn more about our broader certified translation services.

Upload a clear scan or photo of your German birth certificate—front and back if there are annotations. We’ll confirm scope, price, and turnaround before starting. A native German specialist translates and a second linguist reviews for accuracy, spelling of names, and dates. Your final file includes a signed certification page and the translated document in a clean, professional format.

Security is built in. Files are handled via encrypted systems, and your data remains confidential. Kings of Translation is a BBB A+ accredited company and an ATA member, reflecting our commitment to quality and professional standards. For clients who need physical paperwork, we can notarize the translator’s declaration and ship hard copies domestically or internationally.

While this page focuses on German to English for USCIS and U.S. authorities, we also handle English to German for use with Standesamt, consulates, universities, and employers abroad. If your case involves additional records (e.g., passports or vaccination cards), you can combine services—see our passport translation for a streamlined experience and uniform formatting across documents.

With global acceptance and a customer-first approach, we keep communication clear and timelines reliable. Many translations are delivered within 24 hours; urgent same-day options are available when you’re working against a deadline. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact and responsive support throughout—another reason clients return to us for future projects.