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German to English Certified Translation

If you are submitting German-language documents to USCIS, a U.S. consulate, or an immigration attorney, the translation attached to your petition has to meet a specific standard: a complete, word-for-word rendering of the original, paired with a signed statement certifying its accuracy. USCIS Translations provides certified German to English translation built for exactly this purpose, backed by a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee and standard 24-hour turnaround.

We translate documents from Germany as well as the wider German-speaking world — Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg — so applicants whose civil records were issued outside Germany are matched with a translator who recognizes the document format they actually have in hand.

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USCIS-Accepted
Every translation meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requirements
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24-Hour Delivery
Standard turnaround — expedited available
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100% Guarantee
Corrections at no charge if ever rejected
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5 Countries Covered
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg

Why Choose USCIS Translations for German Translation

Every German translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker experienced with the civil registry formats used across German-speaking countries, so a Standesamt-issued German birth certificate, an Austrian Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis, and a Swiss family record — each formatted differently — are each translated correctly rather than forced into a single template.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Each translation ships with a signed certificate of accuracy that satisfies 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the regulation USCIS cites when it requires foreign-language documents to be translated in full. If a submission is ever rejected due to how it was translated, we correct it at no charge.

Native Translators
Native or native-level German speakers matched to the document's specific country of origin — Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or Luxembourg.
Country-Format Expertise
Each document format is recognized and translated correctly — Standesamt birth certificates, Austrian Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis, Swiss family records, and more.
USCIS-Compliant Certification
Signed certification statement included on every order, meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requirements without exception.
Free Corrections Guarantee
If USCIS rejects our translation due to a translation issue, we correct and reissue at no additional charge.

Our Certified German Translation Process

01
Upload Your Document
Upload a clear photo or scan of your German document through our secure portal.
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Translator Assignment
We assign a translator experienced with that specific document type and country of origin.
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Accuracy Review
A second linguist reviews the draft for accuracy, formatting, and completeness against the source.
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Certified PDF Delivered
You receive a certified PDF (with a printed, signed copy available on request) ready to attach to your filing.

German Documents We Translate

USCIS Translations translates the full range of German civil, academic, and legal records, most often for immigration purposes. Start with our most-requested document pages:

We also translate German divorce certificates, death certificates, criminal records, contracts, powers of attorney, court judgments, and other civil and legal documents commonly needed for immigration filings.

Certified vs. Notarized German Translation

USCIS does not require notarization — it requires a certification statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competence in both languages and the accuracy of the translation. That statement is included by default on every order.

✓ Certified (Required by USCIS)

Signed statement from the translator attesting to competency and accuracy. Included on every order by default.

+ Notarized (Add-on Available)

Notary public verifies the translator's identity and signature. Required by some courts, schools, or foreign consulates — add on at checkout.

Turnaround Time & Pricing

STANDARD
$18
per page
24-Hour Delivery
EXPEDITED
$28
per page
12–24 Hour Delivery

Pages are counted by the source document's page count. Longer or denser documents — a multi-page Familienbuch extract, for example — can take longer than the standard window, and we will flag that before you order. Exact per-page pricing is confirmed before you pay, so there is no guessing before your filing deadline.

German-Speaking Countries & Regions We Support

German is an official language across several countries, and civil documents look different depending on where they were issued. We match each document to a translator familiar with that country's specific civil registry and certification conventions.

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Germany
Standesamt birth, marriage, divorce certificates; Familienbuch extracts
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Austria
Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis; civil registry documents
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Switzerland
Swiss family records; cantonal civil documents
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Liechtenstein
Official documents from Principality of Liechtenstein
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Luxembourg
Luxembourgish civil and official records

Who We Serve

Individuals Filing Immigration Petitions
Applicants filing family-based or employment-based petitions who need certified German translations of civil records attached to their USCIS filing.
Immigration Attorneys
Attorneys assembling complete case files who need accurate, USCIS-compliant German translations delivered quickly and reliably.
RFE Respondents
Applicants who have received a USCIS Request for Evidence requiring German documents to be translated and submitted with a certification statement.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Fast, accurate, and accepted by USCIS without any issues. The German birth certificate translation was exactly what I needed for my green card application."

James R.
German birth certificate translation, I-485 filing
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"Professional service from start to finish. Our German marriage certificate was translated perfectly and accepted on the first submission. Very reliable."

Sarah L.
German marriage certificate, spousal petition

Frequently Asked Questions

A certified German translation is a complete, accurate rendering of your document into English, accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competency and the accuracy of the work — this signed statement is what makes it “certified.”
Yes. USCIS requires that any document in a foreign language be submitted with a full English translation and the translator’s certification of accuracy, per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every order we prepare for USCIS use meets this standard.
No. Certification is a signed statement from the translator about accuracy and competence; notarization adds a notary public’s seal verifying the translator’s identity and signature. USCIS asks only for certification, not notarization.
For USCIS filings, certified is enough — notarization is not required. Some courts, universities, or foreign consulates do ask for notarization in addition to certification, so check your specific instructions before you order.
Standard certified German translations are delivered within 24 hours of your document being submitted correctly and completely.
Yes. Turnaround scales with document length and word count — a single-page birth certificate ships faster than a multi-page family register or court file, and we will give you a realistic delivery estimate before you order.
Yes, expedited service is available for 12–24 hour delivery on most documents — select it when you place your order.
Standard pricing starts at $18 per page, with expedited 12–24 hour delivery at $28 per page; your exact total is confirmed before you pay.
Pages are counted by the source document’s page count, not by word count or by the length of the English translation.
We translate German civil records (birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, family register extracts), academic documents (diplomas, transcripts), legal documents (contracts, court judgments, criminal records), and immigration-specific paperwork.
Yes — German birth certificate and Familienbuch (family register) translation is one of our most-requested services for immigration filings. The Familienbuch is the German family register book that records births, marriages, and deaths for a family unit; extracts from it are common supporting documents. See our dedicated Birth Certificate Translation page for details.
Yes — German marriage certificate translation is commonly needed for spousal petitions and family-based green card applications. See our Marriage Certificate Translation page for specifics.
Yes — we regularly translate German diplomas and transcripts for immigration, employment verification, and university credential evaluation. See our Diploma & Transcript Translation page.
An apostille is a certification, under the Hague Apostille Convention, that authenticates the origin of a public document — it verifies the document itself, not the translation. Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg are all Hague Convention members, so a German-issued document may need an apostille from the issuing country in addition to our certified translation; check your recipient’s specific requirement.
Yes. Every German translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker, matched where possible to the document’s country of origin.
Yes, we regularly translate German-language documents issued in Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
Yes, we translate German contracts, powers of attorney, court judgments, and other legal documents, working from the original formal-register language these documents are typically issued in.
Yes. We regularly translate supporting documents attached to USCIS petitions and Requests for Evidence, including civil records submitted alongside forms like I-130, I-485, and I-751.
If USCIS or another accepting agency rejects your translation specifically because of a translation error, formatting issue, or missing certification statement, we correct and reissue it at no additional charge.
Upload a clear photo or scanned copy of your German document through our online portal, tell us where the translation is being submitted, and select standard or expedited delivery.
Yes. Your documents and personal information are handled under confidentiality agreements with our translators and are not shared beyond what is needed to complete your order.
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Shweta Choubey
Translation Services Coordinator

Shweta Choubey coordinates certified translation services at USCIS Translations, specializing in German and other European language immigration documents. She ensures every translation meets USCIS compliance standards and client deadlines.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026

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