Certified Death Certificate Translation for USCIS & Legal Use

Professional Death Certificate Translation — Starting at $18/page

Foreign death certificates must be accompanied by a certified English translation before any legal or administrative process can move forward — USCIS filings, probate, insurance claims, property transfer, or repatriation.

USCIS Translations provides certified death certificate translation by native-speaking professionals, accepted by all US federal and state agencies. Delivered in 24–48 hours with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.

 

100% USCIS acceptance guaranteed

Need it faster? Expedited 12–24hr delivery available at $28/page

When Is a Certified Death Certificate Translation Required?

A certified English translation of a foreign death certificate is required across a wide range of official proceedings — including USCIS widow(er) petitions (I-360), removal of conditions on permanent residence following a spouse’s death, survivor benefit petitions, probate and estate administration in U.S. courts, life insurance and annuity claims, pension and retirement benefit survivor claims, Social Security survivor benefits for foreign nationals, the transfer of property and bank accounts held in the deceased’s name, repatriation of remains to the country of origin, and foreign estate proceedings requiring U.S.-translated documentation.

Because these matters involve legal rights, financial benefits, and immigration status, accepting institutions require that all foreign-language death certificates be fully and accurately translated with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. An incomplete, uncertified, or inaccurate translation can result in rejected filings, delayed benefits, or loss of legal standing entirely.

USCIS Translations provides certified death certificate translations performed by native-speaking professional translators matched to your document’s country of origin — delivered within 24–48 hours, starting at just $18 per page with a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee. Every translation includes a signed and stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy on company letterhead, fully compliant with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Notarization is available as an optional add-on for $9 per order.

What Our Death Certificate Translation Includes

Every certified death certificate translation from USCIS Translations includes:

  • Complete translation of all fields: deceased’s full name, date of birth, date of death, place of death, cause of death, informant details, registrar information, civil registry details
  • Translation of all stamps, seals, and official annotations
  • Signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy on company letterhead
  • Translator’s statement of competency
  • Formatting that mirrors the structure of your original document

Professional certified translation but, for less!

Why pay more for the same service? Our USCIS-certified translations cost 30% less than others, with the same professional quality, fast delivery, and guaranteed acceptance.

$18/ page

Optional Add-ons

Others

$25- $30/Page

Sample certified translations

Our translations follow the same format as your source document, however we do not attempt to replicate its appearance. All translations are produced on our USCIS translations stationery and include a signed and sealed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.

Birth Certificate
Sample-Birth-Certificate
Sample-Employee--Certificate
Sample-Employee-Certificate
Sample-Marriage-Certificate
Sample-Death-Certificate

How Does It Work?

Upload Documents & Place Order Online

Enter your details, select your language pair, upload your documents, and add any optional services to get started with your translation process.

Translation & Review

A professional translator carefully translates your document & we make it available to you for review & approval. 

Certified Translation Delivered

The final translated document & certification are delivered to you

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Dutch to English

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a certified or notarized death certificate translation for USCIS?

USCIS requires only a certified translation. Notarization is not required by USCIS but may be required by probate courts, insurance companies, or foreign authorities. We offer notarization as an add-on for $9.

Yes. We regularly provide certified death certificate translations for U.S. probate courts, estate attorneys, and financial institutions. If the court requires notarization, we offer it as an add-on.

Everything — every field, stamp, seal, and annotation must be included in a complete certified translation. A partial translation will not be accepted by USCIS, courts, or insurance companies.

Standard delivery is 24–48 hours. Expedited 12–24 hour delivery is available at $28/page for urgent estate or legal deadlines.

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