Certificate Translation Service
Upload birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, awards, and official records. Get accurate translations in 100+ languages - with built-in OCR for scanned documents.
Certificate Translation workflow
Translation example
A certificate, English to Spanish
A fictional certificate of completion written for this page, with a name, a certificate number, a date and a signature line. Identifiers and the holder’s name must come back exactly; the sentences around them are translated.
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Result
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Every number and date figure kept
The digits of every quantity, amount, date and identifier are the same before and after (decimal separators follow Spanish).
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Tables kept as tables
1 table, 8 cells.
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Document language switched
w:lang en-US → es
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Name and certificate number unchanged
The holder’s name and the number come back letter for letter.
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Date written the Spanish way
14 June 2025 → 14 de junio de 2025
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Institution name
The name of the institute was left in English as a proper name; if it has an official Spanish name, add it to a glossary.
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Official use
The seal and signature are not translated into anything: certified translation for an authority needs a sworn translator’s stamp.
2026-10-08 verified — Amanda Lee
- Certificates & Records
- OCR for Scanned Docs
- Confidential & Secure
- Fast Turnaround
Why People Choose ForgeFile for Certificate Translation
Need to translate a certificate quickly and accurately? ForgeFile is an AI-powered certificate translation service that handles birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, death certificates, awards, and other official records - in 100+ languages. Scanned certificates are supported via built-in OCR - no separate tool needed. Your translated document preserves the original formatting and is ready in minutes.
Types of Certificates We Translate
- Birth Certificates - Personal information, parent details, issuing authority, and registrar signatures - all accurately translated for immigration, residency, and legal purposes.
- Marriage & Divorce Certificates - Wedding certificates, civil union records, marriage extracts, and divorce decrees for international legal use.
- Academic Diplomas & Transcripts - University degrees, high school diplomas, grade transcripts, and credential evaluation documents for study-abroad and employment applications.
- Death Certificates - Official death records for estate proceedings, insurance claims, and administrative purposes across borders.
- Medical & Vaccination Certificates - Medical fitness certificates, vaccination records, and health declarations for travel, immigration, or employment.
- Professional Certificates & Awards - Professional qualifications, course completion certificates, and achievement awards for recognition abroad.
- Criminal Record & Police Clearance Certificates - Background check documents and police clearance letters for visa and immigration applications.
Why Use ForgeFile for Certificate Translation?
- OCR for scanned originals - Most certificates exist only as scanned images or printed papers. ForgeFile's OCR engine extracts text accurately, even from handwritten or embossed seals.
- Layout and seal structure preserved - The translated output maintains the spatial structure of the original certificate - headers, fields, issuing authority blocks, and stamp positions.
- All languages supported - Translate certificates between 100+ languages, including RTL (Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu) and CJK scripts (Chinese, Japanese, Korean).
- Confidential by default - Files are encrypted in transit and at rest.
Note: ForgeFile provides high-quality AI translations for informational purposes and working drafts. For official submissions to immigration authorities, courts, or government agencies, documents may require a certified human translator's signature. Our output serves as an accurate draft that substantially reduces the cost and time of human certification.
Certified translation quality is commonly measured against the ISO 17100 translation services standard.
How to Translate a Certificate Online in 4 Steps
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Upload Your Certificate
Upload your birth certificate, marriage certificate, diploma, or official document as a PDF, DOCX, or scanned image. OCR handles handwritten and stamped text.
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Choose Target Language
Select your source and target language. All 100+ languages supported, including Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean scripts.
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AI Translates the Certificate
ForgeFile preserves the certificate layout including signatures, stamps, seals, and official formatting. Text is translated in place while structural elements remain unchanged.
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Download Your Translated Certificate
Download the translated certificate. For official submissions requiring certified translation, use the formatted output as a draft for human certification or notarization.
Certificate Translation FAQ
Can I translate a birth certificate online?
Yes. Upload your birth certificate - scanned image, PDF, or photo - and ForgeFile's OCR engine will extract the text and translate it accurately into your target language, preserving all fields and layout.
Can ForgeFile translate scanned or photographed certificates?
Yes. Our built-in OCR technology extracts text from scanned PDFs, photographs, and image-based files, then translates the content. No separate OCR tool needed.
Is certificate translation confidential?
Files are encrypted in transit and at rest. How long they are kept depends on your plan.
Do I need a certified translation for official purposes?
For submission to government agencies, courts, universities, or immigration authorities, many jurisdictions require a certified human translation. ForgeFile provides a high-quality draft that greatly reduces the time and cost of obtaining certified translation.
What languages can I translate certificates into?
ForgeFile supports 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Polish, and many more.
What certificate file formats are supported?
PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX, and more. Scanned documents and photos of certificates are fully supported via OCR.
Translate Your Certificate Now
Upload any certificate - scanned or digital - and get an accurate translation in minutes. Confidential and secure.