Certified Translation Services in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's two metros pull in different directions. Philadelphia's document flow is heavily West African, Caribbean, Eastern European and Latin American, tied to a busy USCIS field office and immigration court. Pittsburgh's is academic, driven by Pitt, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne.
Both are served remotely from our New Jersey office, with signed PDFs returned normally within 24 hours.
Filing details for Pennsylvania
- State court system
- Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
- Apostille authority
- Pennsylvania Department of State
We serve Pennsylvania remotely from our office in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania records and the Courts of Common Pleas
Pennsylvania birth and death certificates are issued centrally by the Division of Vital Records in New Castle — not by counties, which surprises people who have moved from states where county offices issue them. Marriage records are held by the Register of Wills in the county where the licence was granted, which is an unusual assignment and another source of confusion.
The Courts of Common Pleas handle the civil, family and orphans' court matters where translated documents are filed: custody cases involving foreign birth records, divorce recognitions, estate matters with overseas beneficiaries.
Apostilles are issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg, and require a certified copy from the issuing office rather than a notarized photocopy.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh USCIS
Both cities have a USCIS field office; Philadelphia also has an immigration court. Your appointment notice names the office handling your case.
A complete certified translation with the translator's signed statement is what USCIS requires. Notarization is not.
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24 hours standard, 1-3 hours available
Price
$49 first page, then $0.12/word. Details
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Where do Pennsylvania birth certificates come from?
The Division of Vital Records in New Castle, centrally — not from county offices.
Who holds marriage records in Pennsylvania?
The Register of Wills in the county where the licence was issued, which is an unusual arrangement compared with most states.
Who issues Pennsylvania apostilles?
The Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg.
How fast is turnaround?
24 hours as standard anywhere in the state, with expedited options at +50% and +100%.
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