Tagalog · Translation & interpretation

Language services in Tagalog

Tagalog is the basis of Filipino, the national language of the Philippines. In the U.S. it is the fourth-most-spoken non-English language. Filipino speakers are typically fully bilingual English-Tagalog but often require Tagalog for elderly family members and informal registers.

Tagalog TranslationTagalog Interpretation

1.7M+

U.S. speakers

24 hr

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Tagalog in the United States

Who speaks Tagalog, and where.

Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Jacksonville, Chicago and the DMV have large Filipino communities. Healthcare settings and parent outreach are the most common interpretation triggers.

Top U.S. metros

Los AngelesLas VegasSan Diego

Industries we help

Healthcare (nursing workforce)
Immigration
Schools & ESL
Elder care

At a glance

Speakers worldwide
90M+
U.S. speakers
1.7M+
Language family
Austronesian
Writing system
Latin
Linguist supply
Tier 1 · staffed daily

Choose your service

Tagalog translation and interpretation.

Two dedicated service tracks — each with subject-matter linguists, a second-pair review and the compliance overlay that Tagalog filings and sessions require.

USCIS accepted

Tagalog Certified Translation

Tagalog translation is heavy on PSA-issued civil-registry documents (Philippine Statistics Authority) and academic credentials for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists pursuing U.S. licensure.

Vital records
Identity & passports
Academic credentials
Criminal / police
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<60s OPI

Tagalog Professional Interpretation

We interpret for hospital and hospice appointments (especially for Filipino elders), school meetings, and VA / military-dependent matters.

On-site
Video (VRI)
Phone (OPI)
Legal & court
Healthcare
Immigration & USCIS
Education & schools
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What's included

Every Tagalog delivery, done right.

No hidden fees, no add-ons — every standard below comes with each certified Tagalog translation.

Signed Certificate of Accuracy

Every Tagalog translation ships with a signed certificate meeting 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) — USCIS and court accepted.

Native subject-matter linguist

A native Tagalog translator fluent in your document's field — legal, medical, academic or financial.

Independent QA review

A second linguist verifies accuracy, names, dates and numbers before anything is certified.

Format preserved

Stamps, seals, tables and signatures rebuilt to mirror your original — filing-ready PDF.

Secure & confidential

Files handled under NDA with TLS + AES-256 encryption end to end.

Revisions until accepted

We refine the delivery at no charge until the receiving office accepts it.

What we handle

Tagalog work we do, every week.

A snapshot of the Tagalog document types and interpretation settings that come through most often.

Certified documents

Vital records

  • PSA birth, marriage and CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record)

Identity & passports

  • Philippine Board of Nursing and medical / allied-health credentials
  • Philippine passports and driver licenses
  • Philippine court judgments and annulment decisions

Academic credentials

  • Academic transcripts for CGFNS, NCLEX and state nursing boards

Criminal / police

  • NBI clearance (police clearance)

Interpretation settings

Legal & court

  • Immigration-court hearings for visa overstays and adjustment

Healthcare

  • Hospital and hospice appointments for Filipino elders

Immigration & USCIS

  • USCIS naturalization interviews

Education & schools

  • School IEP meetings and parent conferences

Linguistic considerations

Getting Tagalog right.

Small choices — script, register and filing context — change whether a Tagalog document is accepted or an interpretation session lands correctly. Here is what we watch for.

Dialect & variety

Filipino / Tagalog uses substantial English code-switching ("Taglish"), especially in urban and healthcare contexts. We interpret natural register and do not over-formalise.

Recipient alignment

Every Tagalog project is matched to its destination — a certified translation formatted for the exact recipient, or an interpreter briefed on the venue's protocol — so it clears review the first time.

50-state coverage

Tagalog services in every state.

Pick a state for local Tagalog turnaround, interpreter dispatch and pricing. High-demand states shown — all 50 one click away.

Other languages

Popular languages we also support

SpanishChinese (Mandarin)ArabicRussianFrenchPortugueseKoreanVietnameseHaitian CreolePolishHindiAll languages

Tagalog FAQ

Answers to common Tagalog questions.

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

Can't find it here?

01Do you offer both Tagalog translation and interpretation?

Yes — Tagalog certified document translation for USCIS, courts and state agencies, and Tagalog interpretation on-site, by video (VRI) and by phone (OPI). Subject-matter linguists assigned to every matter.

02Is Tagalog translation accepted by USCIS and U.S. courts?

Yes. Every Tagalog translation ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Accepted by USCIS, the State Department, U.S. district and state courts, and state DMVs and vital-records offices.

03Which variety of Tagalog do you cover?

Filipino / Tagalog uses substantial English code-switching ("Taglish"), especially in urban and healthcare contexts. We interpret natural register and do not over-formalise.

04Are your Tagalog interpreters certified?

Court-certified and medically credentialed Tagalog interpreters handle legal and clinical matters. Community, educational and corporate settings are staffed by professionally trained Tagalog interpreters matched to the subject.

05Do you support rush and weekend Tagalog work?

Yes. Rush (24-hour and same-day) and weekend delivery are available for Tagalog translation, and urgent Tagalog interpretation can be dispatched by phone or VRI with no minimum notice.

06Is my Tagalog content confidential?

All files and sessions are handled under NDA with TLS + AES-256 encrypted transfer and retention rules aligned with HIPAA / GDPR where applicable.

07How do you price Tagalog services?

Certified Tagalog translation starts at $24.95 per page — signed certificate of accuracy and 24-hour delivery included. Tagalog phone interpretation is billed per minute, video per minute (short minimum), on-site in 2-hour increments. Quotes are returned in about an hour.

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Linguist network

Tagalog translators and interpreters

Browse selected Tagalog translators and interpreters available through the Texliff network.

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Carmela O.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog, Tagalog into English

Carmela is a professional translator specializing in English and Tagalog language pairs with five years of dedicated experience. Her expertise spans diverse sectors including marketing, IT and software, immigration, education, literary works, and general business. She holds an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education. Her professional background includes extensive work as a freelance subtitler and translator for major localization firms and media companies. Carmela handles complex projects ranging from movie subtitles and user manuals to legal documents and engineering texts. She also possesses a strong foundation in digital content creation, SEO optimization, and copywriting, having produced materials for various international clients. Additionally, she contributes as a volunteer translator to foster cross-border understanding through global information sharing.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArkansasConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIowaLouisianaMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMontanaNevada
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Iviin Lucky Gimel D.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog, Tagalog into English

Iviin Lucky Gimel is a professional translator with two years of experience specializing in English and Tagalog language pairs. Expertise spans legal, medical, financial, educational, general, and IT/software domains. Iviin delivers clear, natural, and contextually accurate translations, proofreading, editing, and machine translation post-editing services. Skilled in localization and quality assurance, the work ensures cultural relevance and linguistic precision for diverse content types, including contracts, clinical documents, financial reports, and user interfaces. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartling, Memsource, Wordfast, Wordbee, and XTM, Iviin also utilizes Adobe Acrobat, Grammarly, and HemingwayApp for rigorous quality control. Additional technical fluency includes G Suite, Microsoft Office, and various communication and file-sharing platforms. This combination of practical training and hands-on project experience supports the delivery of high-quality results across transcription, annotation, subtitling, and complex localization tasks.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIdahoLouisianaMassachusettsMontanaNevadaNew Jersey
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Jillaine S.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog, Tagalog into English

Jillaine is a professional translator specializing in English-to-Tagalog and Tagalog-to-English language pairs. With four years of dedicated experience, Jillaine delivers culturally accurate translations across diverse sectors including business, finance, legal, immigration, marketing, education, and literary fields. Additional expertise spans advertising, banking, economics, healthcare, travel, and transportation. Holding an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a focus on marketing, Jillaine combines linguistic precision with strong commercial acumen. Professional background includes roles in export sales and international marketing, ensuring a deep understanding of global business communications. Proficient in industry-standard tools, Jillaine provides high-quality translation services tailored to meet specific client needs in both general and specialized contexts.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaKentuckyMaineMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaPennsylvania
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Aida R.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog

Aida is a reliable translator and proofreader specializing in English-to-Tagalog translation across legal, medical, financial, business, and general fields. With a strong command of linguistic nuance, Aida delivers accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate translations that preserve the original meaning of diverse written content. Expertise extends to editing and localization, ensuring clarity, grammatical accuracy, and contextual relevance for target audiences. Holding a graduate degree in Accountancy, Aida maintains high standards through rigorous quality assurance checks on both linguistics and formatting. Proficient in industry-standard tools including SDL Trados, CafeTran, WordFast, and Microsoft Office, Aida also utilizes modern proofreading software to guarantee consistency. This technical proficiency supports the delivery of polished documents tailored to specific client needs.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesArizonaArkansasCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaIdahoKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMontanaNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaOklahomaOregon
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James Michael B.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog

James is a Filipino linguist with six years of experience specializing in translation from English into Tagalog. His expertise spans legal, medical, technical, marketing, IT/software, literary, and general domains. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, he delivers comprehensive language services including translation, editing, proofreading, machine translation post-editing, transcription, subtitling, and linguistic quality assurance. Throughout his career, James has utilized various computer-assisted translation tools to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance in his work. He has successfully managed diverse projects ranging from gaming localization and instructional medical subtitling to transcreating communication materials for government entities. His adaptive approach allows him to handle complex terminologies and strict character count restrictions while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoKansasLouisianaMissouriMontanaNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaOklahoma
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Caroline D.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog

Caroline is an experienced linguist and translator specializing in English to Tagalog translation. With over 25 years of professional practice, she delivers high-quality services across medical, technical, IT, legal, educational, scientific, and business domains. Her expertise extends to medical linguistic validation, including cognitive debriefing, harmonization, and reconciliation for multinational clinical studies. She also possesses strong capabilities in editing, proofreading, transcription, subtitling, and AI-related tasks such as ASR quality auditing, TTS evaluation, and machine translation post-editing. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Caroline has further strengthened her qualifications with a Certificate of Proficiency from ALTA and a Clinical Terminology certificate for International and U.S. Students. She is proficient in utilizing major computer-assisted translation tools and adheres to strict guidelines for linguistic QA. Her background ensures accurate, culturally appropriate, and technically precise translations tailored to diverse client needs.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArkansasConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIowaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsMichigan
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Sittie Hane M.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog

Sittie is a professional translator providing English into Tagalog translation services across a broad range of specialized fields. With eight years of industry experience, she handles legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT/software, education, immigration, business, and general content. Her diverse expertise allows her to deliver accurate and contextually appropriate translations tailored to each subject area. Sittie holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education with a major in English, providing her with a strong foundation in language and communication that supports her translation work.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArkansasColoradoConnecticutIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippi
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Raymond A.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Tagalog

Raymond is a professional translator providing English into Tagalog translation services across a broad range of specialized fields, including legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT/software, scientific, literary, business, and general content. He holds a graduate degree in Management with a major in National Security Administration and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, graduating magna cum laude. Raymond serves as an official Tagalog and Filipino proofreader and editor for a cloud-based collaborative business translation platform, where he performs quality assurance, full post-editing, formatting, and the creation of style guides and glossaries. His medical translation work covers biomedical research, medical devices, clinical research, epidemiology, and health eligibility plan documentation. His legal experience includes court records, subpoenas, divorce petitions, civil and out-of-court settlements, paternity cases, and prenuptial agreements. Raymond has also handled election-related materials such as ballot facsimiles, candidate statements, and voter information guides. His clientele includes major technology companies for app localization projects.
Tagalog
Service areas
Tagalog14 statesAlabamaArkansasColoradoConnecticutIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippi

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