Certified Death Certificate Translation Services
Families need a translated death certificate to settle an estate, open probate, claim life insurance or a pension, close bank accounts, or handle property that the deceased owned in another country. We prepare certified translations accepted by USCIS, the Oregon DMV, courts and universities.
$65 per page, certificate of accuracy included. Ready in 1 to 2 business days, sometimes the same day. ATA-certified translators.
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Price and turnaround
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Certified translation | $65 per page |
| Larger documents | $0.10 per word |
| Certificate of translation accuracy | Included |
| Notarization of the certificate | $10 |
| Additional signed copies | $15 each |
| Turnaround | 1 to 2 business days, sometimes same day |
| Delivery | Email PDF, office pickup or mail |
A one-page death certificate is $65. You get the exact price before work starts. Call (971) 394-4152 or use the booking form on this page.
Who asks for a translated death certificate
| Purpose | Who receives it | Copies usually needed |
|---|---|---|
| Life insurance or pension claim | The insurer or pension plan | One per policy |
| Probate of an estate in Oregon | The circuit court and the personal representative’s attorney | One for the court file |
| Closing bank and investment accounts | Each bank or broker | One per institution |
| Survivor benefits or a remarriage | A government agency or the marriage office | One |
Example: one certificate with two extra signed copies, for an insurer, a bank and the court: $65 + $30 = $95.
What the translation includes
We translate the personal details, date, place and cause of death where it is stated, the registry details, and every stamp, seal and signature on the document.
The work is done by an ATA-certified translator, formatted to follow the original, and delivered with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Before you order
Estates often need several signed originals for banks, insurers and courts. Additional signed copies are $15 each, so tell us how many you need when you order and we will include them in the quote.
How it works
- Send the document. Email or text a clear scan or photo, or bring it to one of our offices.
- Approve the quote. We confirm the price, the language pair and the delivery date.
- Translation and certification. An ATA-certified translator completes the translation and the certificate of accuracy is signed.
- Delivery. Receive a PDF by email, pick up signed copies, or have them mailed.
Oregon death certificates going abroad
When someone dies in Oregon and the estate or family is overseas, the foreign office usually needs three things: a certified copy from Oregon Vital Records, an apostille from the Oregon Secretary of State, and a translation. We handle the apostille ($195, hand-delivered to Salem) and the translation in one order. Read whether to translate before or after the apostille for your country.
Notarizing the translator’s certificate is $10 if the receiving office asks for it; see what is a notarized translation.
Death Certificate translation questions
How much does a death certificate translation cost?
Certified translation of a death certificate is $65 per page, with the signed certificate of accuracy included. Notarization of the certificate is $10 extra when the receiving office asks for it.
How long does it take?
Most death certificate translations are ready in 1 to 2 business days, and sometimes the same day.
Will the translation be accepted?
Our certified translations are accepted by USCIS, the Oregon DMV, courts and universities. Each one includes a signed certificate stating that the translation is complete and accurate. If the document is going to another country, tell us where so we can check whether notarization or an apostille is also needed.
Do I need to bring the original?
No. A clear scan or phone photo is enough for translation. You receive a PDF by email and can pick up signed copies at our Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Beaverton or Vancouver office, or have them mailed.
Which languages do you translate?
We translate most languages. Spanish, French, Russian, Urdu, German, Japanese and Chinese are the most requested.
Related translation services
See prices, languages and all document types on our main certified document translation services page. Related documents: id card translation, affidavit translation, financial statement translation, tax return translation, birth certificate translation.
Offices: Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Vancouver, WA.
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