How do I receive my translation?
As a certified PDF by email. A printed copy by mail is available on request, or choose digital certification with a QR code instead of a hard copy.
How your translation is delivered
You receive your translation as a certified PDF by email. For most online applications, that is all you need. If an office wants paper or wants to verify the copy, there are two options:
- Printed copy by mail: on request, for example when an office asks for a paper copy of a marriage or birth certificate translation. It costs $22 per order plus $1 per page and ships within the USA only.
- Digital certification ($10 per document): a special certificate with a QR code so the recipient can check your copy online. It replaces a hard copy.
How to receive and use your translation
- Check whether the receiving office accepts a PDF, wants paper, or wants a verifiable copy.
- Choose the matching option when you order.
- Keep the PDF; you can print or send it again later.
Good to know about delivery
- Allow extra time for mailing a printed copy.
- Notarization ($20 per document) is a separate option.
- Most PDFs are delivered within 24 hours.
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Last updated: November 14, 2026