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Certified Portuguese Translation Services

We translate Portuguese-language vital records from Brazil, Portugal and PALOP countries, including cartório and conservatória records, identity documents, academic credentials, legal filings and medical records for USCIS, WES, ECFMG and courts.

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USCIS-accepted

Certified translation

ATA member

American Translators Association

Starting at $24.95

Priced by word count

HIPAA-aligned

Medical records and consent forms

Also see:Portuguese interpretationAll Portuguese services

Price

See the word count and the price

Priced by word count, so a short document costs less than a dense one. Rush options available.

Starting at $24.95 · Certificate included

The price shows before you pay. Every file is covered by an NDA; medical records are handled in line with HIPAA.

Where Portuguese translations go

Where certified Portuguese translations are filed

The offices and institutions that receive Portuguese translations most, and the documents each one asks for.

  • USCIS field offices

    Green card, naturalization and asylum files with Portuguese vital records and police certificates.

    A complete translation with a signed certification; notarization is not required.

    Typical documents

    • Certidões do Cartório (nascimento, casamento, óbito, divórcio)
    • Assentos de nascimento / casamento / óbito from Portuguese Conservatórias
    • Certidão negativa de antecedentes criminais
    See the document page
  • Courts and attorneys

    Exhibits, prior judgments and contracts in Portuguese, filed with a certified translation.

    Filed with the exhibit; some courts also want the translator’s affidavit, which we provide.

    Typical documents

    • Property escrituras, procurações and commercial contracts
    See the document page
  • Universities and evaluators

    Transcripts and diplomas in Portuguese for admissions and credential evaluations.

    Universities and evaluators such as WES and ECE take the certified translation with the original transcript.

    Typical documents

    • Diplomas and históricos escolares from Brazilian universities
    • Diplomas from Portuguese and PALOP universities
    See the document page
  • State agencies and boards

    Licensing packets and records in Portuguese for state boards and agencies.

    State boards and agencies accept certified translations on letterhead with the certificate of accuracy.

    Typical documents

    • Diplomas and históricos escolares from Brazilian universities
    • Diplomas from Portuguese and PALOP universities
    • Medical records and vaccination cards
    See the document page

How it works

How a certified Portuguese translation order works

  1. Upload your document and get your instant quote

    The word count and the exact price show right away, certificate included.

  2. Place your order

    Pay online. The project opens in your dashboard with its delivery date.

  3. Translation and proofreading

    A native Portuguese translator in the document’s field translates, and a second linguist proofreads names, dates and numbers.

  4. Certified translation in your inbox

    Certificate, translation and source copy arrive as one PDF in your inbox and stay in your dashboard.

What you receive

  • A signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting USCIS requirements.
  • Formatting that mirrors the original: stamps, seals, tables and signatures.
  • One PDF, ready to file, kept in your dashboard for re-download.

Every file and session is covered by an NDA and sent over an encrypted connection. Clinical matters are handled in line with HIPAA.

If you also need an interpreter

If you also need a Portuguese interpreter at the appointment

Booked from the same account: court-certified and medically credentialed Portuguese interpreters, on-site, by video (VRI) or by phone (OPI).

Portuguese interpreters in every state, for courts, hospitals, USCIS interviews, schools and workplaces, with the venues and varieties each state involves.See Portuguese interpretation

Portuguese FAQ

Answers about our Portuguese services.

The ones we hear most often, answered by our dispatch and project-management teams.

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01Will USCIS accept your Portuguese translation?

Yes. Every Portuguese translation we deliver ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy that meets USCIS requirements. It is accepted by USCIS, the State Department, U.S. embassies abroad, U.S. district and state courts, and state vital-records offices.

02Which variety of Portuguese do you translate into?

Brazilian, European and PALOP Portuguese differ in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and legal terminology. We confirm the target variety at intake and match the translator or interpreter accordingly.

03Do you handle specialist Portuguese content (legal, medical, technical)?

We translate Portuguese-language vital records from Brazil, Portugal and PALOP countries, including cartório and conservatória records, identity documents, academic credentials, legal filings and medical records for USCIS, WES, ECFMG and courts.

04Does each Portuguese translation include a certificate?

Yes. Each Portuguese translation ships on our letterhead with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting the USCIS requirements for foreign-language documents.

05Is my Portuguese content confidential?

Every Portuguese file is handled under NDA, encrypted in transit and at rest (TLS · AES-256) and retained per your instructions. HIPAA and GDPR workflows are available on request with a Business Associate Agreement.

Ready when you are

Certified Portuguese translation — priced before you pay.

Upload the document, see the word count and the exact price, and receive the translation, the certificate and a copy of the source as one PDF.