Legal Translation Services

Contracts, court filings,
immigration documents —
translated with certified accuracy.

From sworn affidavits to USCIS petitions — every legal translation comes with a signed statement of accuracy, ready for submission to courts, immigration offices, embassies, and government agencies.

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Certified legal translation workspace with multilingual contracts and case files
Zana Translates
Legal Services
EN English
SQ Shqip
ES Español
AR العربية
USCIS
Accepted
24h
Turnaround
100%
Certified
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Certified credentials
"Every legal translation is delivered with a signed statement of accuracy from an ATA-certified linguist — the format USCIS, state and federal courts, and embassies require. No exceptions."

— The Zana Translates Legal Standard

What certified means here

Credentials you can file today

01

USCIS-Accepted Certification

Every translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy that meets USCIS, EOIR, and Department of State requirements. Submit directly — no rework.

02

ATA-Certified Linguists

Our legal translators hold American Translators Association certification and years of courtroom-level experience. Native speakers of the target language.

03

Notarization & Apostille

Sworn statements and notarization available, plus apostille coordination for documents destined for use abroad.

04

Court-Recognized Formatting

Translated documents are formatted with mirror layouts and binding indicators that match court filing conventions — accepted on first submission.

How it works

From request to certified delivery

Four steps. Legal-grade handling. Clear communication at every step.

01

Send your document & deadline

Email or upload your legal document with the source language, target language, and any filing deadline. We respond within 24 hours with a clear quote.

No obligation Confidential handling
02

Matched to a legal specialist

Court filings go to litigation translators. Contracts to commercial-law specialists. Immigration to USCIS-experienced linguists — no generalists on legal work.

Domain-matched ATA-certified
03

Translated, certified, reviewed

Translation by specialist, full review by a second legal linguist, and a signed statement of accuracy attached. Notarization and apostille coordinated if needed.

Double-reviewed Certificate included
04

Delivered, ready to file

Your certified translation arrives in court-ready or USCIS-ready format — print, file, submit. No rework, no rejection.

Filing-ready format Rejection-free
Transparent pricing

Pricing for
legal translation.

Every legal translation is quoted individually based on document type, complexity, and language pair. Below are the starting rates for standard legal projects.

Standard
Certified & accurate
from $0.08 / word
24–48 hour turnaround
Legal specialist translator
Signed statement of accuracy
USCIS / court-accepted format
One revision pass included
Notarization & apostille
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Professional
Recommended
from $0.12 / word
24–36 hour turnaround
ATA-certified legal linguist
Translation + second specialist review
Notarized certificate of accuracy
Priority scheduling & rush available
Apostille coordination available
Direct line to translator
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Prices are starting rates per word for standard legal documents. Complex filings (multi-volume litigation, intricate financial instruments), rare language pairs, notarization, and apostille requirements may affect final pricing. Always request a quote before starting — no obligation.
USCIS & Court Accepted

Every legal translation is delivered with a signed certificate of accuracy accepted by USCIS, EOIR, state and federal courts, embassies, and government agencies.

Confidential Handling

Sensitive legal material — contracts, sealed filings, immigration records — handled with strict confidentiality and attorney-client level care.

Filing-Ready Turnaround

Standard legal translations in 24–48 hours. Rush handling for court deadlines, USCIS filings, and emergency submissions — when the deadline can't move.

Legal translation FAQ

Common questions
about legal work.

The most frequent questions we hear from attorneys, immigration clients, and corporate teams about certified legal translation.

Yes. Every translation we deliver includes a signed certificate of accuracy that meets USCIS, EOIR, and Department of State requirements — the format officers expect on first submission. We have never had a translation rejected for format or certification issues.

Always. Every legal translation is delivered with a signed statement of accuracy from the translator, attesting to completeness and faithfulness to the source. Notarized certificates are available at the Professional tier and above.

Standard legal translations are delivered in 24–48 hours. Same-day and rush turnarounds are available for active court deadlines — call us at (281) 883-7155 with the deadline and we'll confirm whether we can meet it before you commit.

Yes. We coordinate notarization of the certificate of accuracy and, when needed, apostille processing for documents destined for use abroad. Indicate your apostille needs in your quote request and we'll fold it into the timeline.

Credentials
ATA-certified · Sworn translator · 8+ years
Turnaround
Standard 3 business days · Rush 24h · Same-day available
Reassurance
Direct line to your translator — Houston-based, bilingual, real human, every project.
Ready to file?

Start your legal translation quote.

Tell us the document type, language pair, and filing deadline — we'll respond within 24 hours with a clear price and certified delivery timeline.

Start Your Legal Translation Quote (281) 883-7155