Certified Police Certificate Translation

Accepted by USCIS, immigration courts, embassies, universities and government agencies worldwide. Human-translated — never machine-generated.

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schedule 24–48 Hour Turnaround
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From USD$49 / page

Includes signed certification statement & company stamp. No hidden fees.

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    What's Included in Every Certified Translation

    USCIS regulations (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)) require a signed statement from a competent translator attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. Our certifications are signed by an authorised company representative — fully compliant with USCIS requirements:

    task_alt Full translation of all text including stamps, seals, and reference numbers
    task_alt Signed certification statement by a qualified translator
    task_alt NAATI certification for Australian visa character assessments
    task_alt USCIS-compliant formatting for US immigration applications
    task_alt Digital PDF delivery within 24-48 hours
    task_alt Optional certified hardcopy posted to your address

    Transparent Pricing

    USD$49 per page (standard document)

    Most certificates are a single page. Multi-page documents or documents with dense handwritten text may be quoted at USD$59–$79/page.

    Rush turnaround (same day / next business day): add USD$20/page. Available Mon–Fri.

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    How It Works

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    Submit Your Document

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    A police certificate — also known as a police clearance, criminal record check, or certificate of good conduct — is an official document issued by a country's law enforcement or judicial authority confirming whether an individual has a criminal record. These documents are known by different names in different countries: FBI Identity History Summary (United States), ACRO Police Certificate (United Kingdom), National Police Check (Australia), Casier Judiciaire (France), Polizeiliches Fuhrungszeugnis (Germany), and Certificado de Antecedentes Penales (Spanish-speaking countries). Regardless of the issuing authority or format, a certified English translation is required when the certificate is in a foreign language and must be presented to Australian or US authorities.

    Under section 501 of the Australian Migration Act 1958, the Department of Home Affairs conducts character assessments for all visa applicants. This typically requires police certificates from every country where the applicant has lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. The certificates and their translations must be current — most have a validity period of 6 to 12 months from the date of issue. NAATI-certified translations are mandatory for all police certificates submitted to the Department of Home Affairs, whether for skilled worker visas (subclass 189/190/491), employer-sponsored visas (subclass 482/494), partner visas, or citizenship applications.

    For US immigration, USCIS requires police certificates from all countries where the applicant has resided for six months or more since age 16. These must be accompanied by certified English translations for Form I-485, I-140, diversity visa lottery processing, and all consular immigrant visa interviews. The US Department of State maintains specific instructions for obtaining police certificates from each country, and our translators are familiar with the formats from every jurisdiction.

    Country-specific formats vary considerably. Chinese police certificates (wu fanzui jilu zhengming) are issued by the local Public Security Bureau and include a red stamp. Indian Police Clearance Certificates are issued through Passport Seva Kendras. Middle Eastern certificates often include court records alongside police records. South American certificates may be issued by both police and judicial authorities separately. Our translators have extensive experience with police certificate formats from over 100 countries and ensure every detail — including stamps, seals, reference numbers, and issuing authority details — is accurately translated.

    Languages We Translate

    We translate from all major languages into English, and from English into foreign languages. Most commonly requested:

    Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) French Portuguese Russian Arabic Vietnamese Korean Japanese German Italian Polish Romanian Ukrainian Hindi Thai Indonesian Persian / Farsi Turkish Greek + many more

    Don't see your language? Submit your document and we'll confirm availability within 15 minutes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is a translated police certificate accepted for Australian visa applications?

    Yes. Our NAATI-certified translations are accepted by the Department of Home Affairs for character assessments under section 501 of the Migration Act, covering all visa subclasses including skilled, partner, employer-sponsored, and student visas.

    How long is a police certificate translation valid for?

    The translation itself does not expire. However, most immigration authorities require the underlying police certificate to be less than 6-12 months old at the time of submission. Check your specific visa requirements for the applicable validity period.

    Can you translate police certificates from any country?

    Yes. We translate police certificates from over 100 countries in all major languages. This includes FBI Identity History Summaries, UK ACRO certificates, Chinese PSB clearances, Indian PCC documents, and certificates from every other jurisdiction.

    Does USCIS accept your police certificate translations?

    Yes. Our translations include the signed certification statement required by USCIS. We format translations to meet USCIS standards for I-485, I-140, diversity visa, and consular processing applications.

    My police certificate says I have no criminal record. Will the translation show that clearly?

    Yes. We translate the certificate exactly as issued, including the statement confirming no criminal record was found. The meaning is preserved clearly in the English translation with no ambiguity.

    What if my police certificate has entries on it?

    We translate the certificate in full, including any recorded offences, dispositions, and dates. Our translators handle legal terminology accurately. The content of the translation reflects exactly what the original document states.

    How quickly can I get a police certificate translation?

    Standard delivery is 24-48 hours. Same-day express service is available if you have an urgent visa deadline or interview date.

    Do I need police certificates from every country I have visited?

    Generally, only countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (Australian immigration) or 6 months or more since age 16 (US immigration). Short visits and holidays typically do not require police certificates.

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