Birth records we translate by country
| Country | Document |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Acta de nacimiento |
| Colombia | Registro civil de nacimiento |
| Venezuela | Partida de nacimiento |
| Argentina | Partida o acta de nacimiento |
| Spain | Certificado literal de nacimiento |
| Peru | Acta de nacimiento |
| Chile | Certificado de nacimiento |
| Dominican Republic | Acta de nacimiento (extracto or inextensa) |
| Ecuador | Partida de nacimiento |
Short form or long form?
Many offices, including USCIS, prefer the long-form version that lists both parents. In the Dominican Republic that is the acta inextensa. In Spain it is the certificado literal. Check what the receiving office asks for before you order a new copy in your country.
What's included
- A complete translation, including stamps, annotations and marginal notes
- Names kept as written, with a translator's note if they differ from your passport
- A signed translator's certificate
- A PDF ready to upload, plus an optional notarized translator's certificate and Florida apostille
Anyone can order, from any state or country, and the birth certificate can come from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does USCIS accept a short-form birth certificate?
USCIS generally wants a record showing the parents' names. Check the country-specific document requirements before ordering a copy.
I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.
NO SOY UN ABOGADO CON LICENCIA PARA EJERCER LA ABOGACÍA EN EL ESTADO DE FLORIDA, Y NO PUEDO DAR ASESORÍA LEGAL NI ACEPTAR HONORARIOS POR ASESORÍA LEGAL.
A Florida notary public only verifies the signer's identity and witnesses the signature. A notary public is not an attorney, does not draft or review the content of the document, and cannot give legal advice.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.