Certified Translation Services in Alexandria and Arlington, Since 2007

We provide professional, certified document translation services in Alexandria. Arlington and all of Virginia. We translate from Spanish to English, English to Spanish, Portuguese to English, French to English and Italian to English. We have at least one certified translator in Alexandria for each language pair, and we do not outsource or use computer translation. All document translations are fully guaranteed and most are completed in 24 hours or less. USCIS birth certificate translations and emergency passport requests are completed as as little as 12 hours. Additionally, we are able to transcribe court documents from Spanish to English for use in all federal, state and Arlington County Courts and Alexandria Circuit Courts. Legal document translations submitted by 8PM are returned around 8AM the following morning.

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Dan H., Ph.D., Certified Spanish Translator
(571) 409-1500info@sespanish.com

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All Translations Services in Alexandria and Arlington Include:

Certification, Translator’s Affidavit (Official Translation)

All Pages Stamped, Signed, Sealed

(American Translator’s Association #264123, expires January 2025)

12-24-Hour Turn-Around Time (less if needed)

USCIS Approved Electronic Version (Printable)

Notary and Virginia Apostille Service Available

All Services are Fully Guaranteed

Future Updates and Additional Copies


2023 Rates for Translation Services in Arlington and Alexandria

  • Birth Certificate Translation and/or Marriage Certificate Translation (Front and Back)
    • $54 for One Document Translation
    • Includes federal certification process for USCIS and other agencies
    • Notarization (3rd Party Notary) for US Passport, additional $9
    • Additional Copies: $12 for each certificate (printed in color, 32lb paper)
    • Acta de nacimiento y/o acta de matrimonio
  • Criminal Background Check Translation, Letters of Good Behavior
    • From $54, rate depends on the total number of words
    • Certificado de Antecedentes Penales
  • FBI Fingerprint Submission, Identity History Summary (IdHS), Biometric Report
    • $49 for translation and certification (certified translation valid abroad)
    • $20 to translate the federal apostille (U.S. Department of State)
    • Includes bilingual certification written in Spanish and English
    • Rate applies only to reports without criminal record
  • Diploma Translation (high school, college, other) Other Professional Certificates
    • $59 to $69 (average cost) depending on number of words
  • Transcript Translation (high school, college or other school, grade reports)
    • From $35 per page, depending on the total number of words per page
    • Hard-copies mailed to one address, $8 to mail additional copies
  • Legal Document Translation in Alexandria (all kinds): from $0.09/word
    • From $0.09 per word ($25 to $35 per page average)
    • Includes certification for all federal, state or local courts
    • ASUME, Puerto Rico, Child Support, Custody Letters, Power of Attorney
    • All court document translation are completed in 12-24 hours by a certified translator in Arlington
    • Valid for Arlington County Courts and Alexandria Circuit Courts
  • Divorce Decrees, Death Certificates, Bills of Clean Health
    • From $0.09 per word ($25 to $35 per page average)
    • Includes certification of translation, which is valid nationally
  • Automobile Title from Puerto Rico (certificado de título, DTOP)
    • $79 both pages (front and back)
    • Includes required documentation for the VA DMV when necessary
  • Employee Handbook Translation, Policy Manual Translation, HR Guidebooks, MSDS Sheets
  • Passport Translation to English (first two pages)
    • $54, includes certification
    • Notarized when necessary (3rd Party Notary): additional $9
  • Certification of Translation (Official Translation, Sworn Translation)
    • USCIS Certification Process: Included with most translations
    • USCIS Electronic Submission File, delivered via email: $0
    • Includes signed affidavit, which is our translator’s certification statement
    • Each page contains our translation certification stamp, the translator’s signature and the date of translation (pursuant to regulations of US Federal Government)
  • All Translations include the Federal Certification process; however, additional certification processes, when necessary, are as follows:
    • Notarized Translation Service: $9 (third-party notary)
    • Apostilles and Authentication Services: $70 or $100 (for international submission)
      • $70 includes FedEx 2 Shipping to/from Secretary of State
      • $100 includes FedEx Priority Overnight to/from Sec. of State
      • This is an apostille of the translation, not the original document
      • $35 for additional apostilles in the same order
    • Certification for Real-Estate Transactions: No extra charge (included)
    • Certification for Federal, State or Local Courts: No extra charge (included)
    • Certification for Immigration: USCIS (INS): No extra charge (included)
    • All Documents can be translated to and from the following languages:
      • Spanish to English Translation in Arlington; English to Spanish translation in Alexandria
      • Portuguese to English
      • French to English
      • Italian to English
    • All other documents can be quoted by emailing or sending images of the document(s). Acceptable forms of submission are:
      • Scanned Images (Any file format: PDF, JPEG, GIF, etc.)
      • Faxed Copies (877-470-1177)
      • Phone Pictures (delivered via email or text)
      • Phone Scans (CamScanner, Evernote Scannable)
    • Expedited Shipping
      • Standard Mailing, USPS 1st Class Mail (3 to 6 days): $5
      • FedEx 2 Day Shipping (Tracking Number Provided): $15
      • FedEx Priority Overnight (Next Morning by 10:30 or 12:00): $35

Call or email today to get started!
Dan H., Ph.D., Professional Translator
(571) 409-1500info@sespanish.com


As you can see, we have served many customers in and around town; we have provided official translation services in the following cities: Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Maryland, Frederick, Maryland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Reston, Virginia, Rockville, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland. Additional, we have translated for customers in the following towns: Alcova Heights, Arlington Forest, Arlington Heights and Arlington Ridge. Also Arlington View, Johnson’s Hills and Ashton Heights. Often we are in Crystal City, Crystal Gateway, Dominion Hills, Donaldson Run, Douglas Park, East Falls Church, Fairlington and Forest Glen. We send documents frequently to Forest Hills, Glencarlyn, Garden City, High View Park, Halls Hill, Jackson Court, Lacey Forest, Lauderdale and Lee Heights. We have certified translators in Lyon Park, Madison Manor, Maywood, New Dover and Prospect House. We also serve Randolph Square, Rivercrest, Rosslyn, Shirlington Crest, Stafford, Station Square, Tara, Waycroft-Woodlawn, Waverly Hills and Westover.

Recent Customer Reviews and Testimonials

“Fast, accurate, perfect translation!” Sofia R., Arlington, VA 22204

“Accepted by USCIS without issues.” Eric A., Arlington, VA 22206

“Birth certificate translated in five hours!” Julio C., Alexandria, VA 22305

“No hay mejor traductor en Arlington” JC H., Arlington, VA 22205

“Amazing Service — best certified translator in Alexandria and all of Northern Virginia!” Nicole M., Falls Church, VA 22041

FBI Background Check translated in hours for the Embassy of Spain in DC!” Sam T., Herndon, VA 20170

“Best translation services in Arlington!” Ma. Josefina V., Fairfax, VA 22031

“Accepted at the Embassy of Spain. Dan is an amazing certified Spanish translator!” Will H., Springfield, VA 22152


Call or email with questions or order your translation online.
Dan H., Ph.D., Certified Spanish Translator
(571) 409-1500info@sespanish.com

One thought on “Translation Services in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia

  1. Adriana S. [Gaithersburg, MD] Post author

    “Dan translated my birth certificate to English for USCIS along with my diploma and high school transcripts. Everything looked really great, was a great price, and was accepted. Couldn’t ask for a better, more professional translation service. I am really impressed!”

***April 2024 Availability***
We are available for calls from 8AM-2PM.
We respond to email until around 8PM.

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