Certified Translation Services in Los Angeles, 99.9% 5-Star Rated | California State Apostille Services and Federal Apostille Services

Since 2007, we have provided certified, professional translation services in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim and all of Southern California. Currently, we have certified translators in Los Angeles and all of LA County. We offer official, notarized and certified translation services in Los Angeles from Spanish to English, English to Spanish, Portuguese to English, French to English and Italian to English. Most translations are completed in 24 hours or less and are fully guaranteed to be accepted by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and can be used for residency, naturalization, passports, legal documents, court documents and the CA DMV, including Real ID requirements. Federal Apostille Services are available for most documents: FBI Background Checks most commonly. Additionally, we have sworn translation services for the Spanish consulate in Los Angeles. Last but not least, we provide California Apostille Services from the Secretary of State in Sacramento for CA Apostilles on Birth Certificates and other State of California vital records.

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Dan H., Ph.D., Certified Spanish Translator
(310) 363-0014 | info@sespanish.com

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All Translation Services in Los Angeles Include:

Certification, Translator’s Affidavit (Official Translation)

All Pages Stamped, Signed, Sealed (Certified Translation)

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

Completed by a Professional Spanish Translator, Never Outsourced

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

USCIS Approved Electronic Version (Printable)

Notary and Apostille Service Available (for the translation)

All Services are Fully Guaranteed

Future Updates and Additional Copies


2024 Translation Rates in Los Angeles

  • Birth Certificate Translation and/or Marriage Certificate (Front and Back)
    • $54 for One Document
    • 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
  • Driver’s License Translation (Front and Back)
    • $59 Includes translation and certification
    • Includes all CA DMV forms
    • Guaranteed Acceptance
  • Criminal Background Check Translation, Letters of Good Behavior
    • From $54 , rate depends on the total number of words
    • Certificado de Antecedentes Penales
  • Diploma Translation (high school, college, other) Other Professional Certificates
    • $42 to $56 (average cost) depending on number of words
  • Transcript Translation (high school, college or other school, grade reports)
    • From $25-$35 per page, depending on the total number of words
    • Hard-copies mailed to one address, $12 to mail additional copies
  • Sworn Translation for the Spanish Consulate of Los Angeles
    • $99 for an FBI background check that has been apostilled, without a criminal history.
    • Translator will be certified with the ministry of foreign affairs in Spain.
    • Sworn translator will be on the list provided by the consulate
    • Other documents, other than FBI background checks, will need to be quoted.
  • Legal Document Translation (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, Divorce Degrees in Spanish, and more.
    • Valid in LA Country Courts, Los Angeles Superior Court
  • Divorce Decree Translation, Death Certificate Translation, 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 form DMV when necessary
  • Employee Handbook Translation in CA, Policy Manuals, HR Guidebooks, MSDS Sheets
    • Average: $0.09 to $0.12/word
    • Guaranteed accuracy and readability of all translated handbooks
    • Compliant with all CA laws, statutes and regulations
    • CA Employee Handbook Translation Completed by two professional translators
    • Employee Manual Translations are Complaint with California Law (all state and local regulations) valid in federal, state and local courts
  • 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)
  • California Apostille Services and Federal Apostille Services
    • State Apostille, California Birth Certificate or other documents: $149
    • Federal Apostille for FBI background check: $149
    • Apostilles and Authentication Services for a translated document: $70 or $100 (for international submission)
      • $70 includes USPS 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
    • 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 Los Angeles; English to Spanish Translation in Los Angeles
      • Portuguese to English Translation as well as English to Portuguese. 
      • French to English (including documents from Haiti)
      • Italian to English and English to Italian Translation 
    • 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, or another app)

Document Shipping: First Class Mail: $5; FedEx 2-Day Shipping: $15; Overnight Delivery, Nationwide: $35

Call or email today to get started!
Dan H., Ph.D., Professional Translator
(310) 363-0014info@sespanish.com 


As you can see, we have provided certified, official translation services in Los Angeles since 2007. Here is what some of our customers have said in the past few months:

“Dan translated my birth certificate for my naturalization application in only a few hours – he is an amazing Spanish translator!” Deborah R., Los Angeles, CA 90023

“We had an employee manual and safety handbook translated to Spanish, and my employees said it is perfect!” Jon T., Los Angeles, CA 90011

“Dan es el mejor traductor in Los Angeles” Neomi N.

“No one makes apostilles easier! I needed to apostille a birth certificate from California, ordered it online, a few hours later I received a prepaid FedEx label and shipped it out. Several weeks later I got it at my home by FedEx. I didn’t have to deal with any of the odd government forms. Really easy!” Wyatt T., Los Angeles, CA

“Dan and his team translated a folder full of bills of lading for us at the port (we ship ocean freight containers), and everything was accepted by US Customs with any issues. Fully recommend Southeast Spanish.” Peter O., Long Beach, CA 90813

“I requested quotes to translate an employee handbook to Spanish from several companies across Los Angeles. Southeast Spanish had the lowest rates, fastest turnaround time and the finished product was excellent. Also, they submitted the employee handbook in editable form (in Word), which allows us to make minor updates internally. Other translators in Los Angeles wanted to provide a secured, locked version of the handbook. I will recommend Dan and his team to anyone! Kaitlin A.

“El major traductor en Los Angeles para actas de nacimento” Anastacio C,

“As an attorney, I need court documents translated for asylum and immigration court frequently. I was using another service until I found Southeast Spanish. Dan and his team of Spanish translators is able to translate legal documents overnight, and they are always accepted in court. Monica F., Anaheim, CA 92805


Call or email with questions or order your translation online.
Dan H., Ph.D., Certified Spanish Translator
(310) 363-0014info@sespanish.com

Frequently Asked Questions about Translation Services in Los Angeles

Where can I have my birth certified translated in Los Angeles?

Dan and his team are available seven days per week to translate birth certificates, marriage certificates, background checks, legal documents and a variety of other documents for immigration purposes in Los Angeles and all of Southern California.

Where can I find a certified translator in Los Angeles?

Yes. Southeast Spanish, Inc. has a small team of Certified Spanish Translators who are able to translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English an an official, certified form. Translations are accepted by all local, state and federal agencies, as well as private companies, schools, colleges, etc.

¿Hay un traductor certificado en Los Angeles?

Sí, hay muchos traductores en Los Angeles. Southeast Spanish tiene un grupo pequeño de traductores certificados quienes pueden traducir todos los documentos para inmigración, USCIS, las cortes y otras agencias. La traducción certificada de un acta de nacimiento siempre cuesta $49 e incluye la traducción, certificación (con sello certificado), copias electrónicas y copias en papal por USPS o FedEx.

¿Quién es el mejor traductor en Los Angeles?

Es imposible saber quién es el mejor traductor en Los Angeles, pero nosotros no hemos recibido ninguna queja en diez años de servir la ciudad. Todas las traducciones tienen una garantía total, todos los traductores están certificados, las traducciones nunca se subcontratan y la traducción por computadora nunca se utiliza.

Can I drop off a document for translation or does it have to be submitted online?

As translators, we no longer need to see the original document as we do not verify authenticity of the original document. For that reason, drop offs are no longer needed. Documents can be sent by email, text, fax or uploaded to our website. For more information about our process, read our page regarding quotes and orders.

Where can I find a sworn translator in Los Angeles?

Southeast Spanish, Inc. has two sworn translators on the official list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Spain, and we can provide sworn translation in less than 24 hours in most cases.

Contact Info, Address (by appointment only in 2024)

Call or email with questions or order your translation online.
Dan H., Ph.D., Professional Translator
(310) 363-0014 | info@sespanish.com

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

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