Can I send a photo or scan of my birth certificate?
Yes. A clear scan or phone photo is all we need. You never have to send or bring the original document.
When a photo or scan of your birth certificate is enough
Yes. We work fully online and translate from the scan or phone photo you upload. You never have to mail or bring the original, and we do not accept walk-ins. Your original birth certificate stays safely at home.
The quality of the image matters: the translator must be able to read every name, date and stamp. A clear photo taken with a phone is usually enough.
How to send a clear photo or scan
- Lay the document flat in good daylight, without shadows or flash glare.
- Make sure all four corners and every stamp are in the picture.
- Photograph the back side too if it contains text.
- Zoom in to check that small print is readable, then upload the images.
Good to know about photos and scans
- A PDF scan, JPG or phone photo all work.
- Send every page in one order so they are certified together.
- For USCIS you submit a copy of the original together with the certified translation.
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Last updated: November 14, 2026