$11.99 per page · ready in 2 hours or less
The do-it-yourself option that doesn't look do-it-yourself.
U.S. immigration rules let a competent person certify a translation — no company required. The catch is the work: transcribing every field, labeling every seal and stamp, and getting the certification wording right. Our translation and formatting engine does that part. You (and your bilingual signer) do the part only people can: review it and sign.
How it works
Upload your document
A photo or scan works. Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, licenses, court records — any official document headed to a U.S. agency.
The engine builds the translation
Complete English translation of every field, date, seal, stamp, and note — formatted the way document reviewers expect, with anything unreadable marked as illegible rather than guessed.
Your signer reviews and signs
You receive the translation plus a fillable certification page with wording aligned with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). A bilingual adult reviews it, types their details, and signs.
You could do this in a word processor. Here's what that actually takes.
The free version of DIY isn't free — it costs an evening. This is what the engine automates:
| The work | By hand | With the engine |
|---|---|---|
| Transcribing and translating every field | Slow, easy to skip a line | Complete extraction — fields, dates, numbers, marginal notes |
| Seals, stamps, and handwriting | Often left out or mislabeled | Translated and labeled where they appear |
| Unreadable text | Tempting to guess | Marked as illegible — never invented |
| Layout a reviewer can follow | Fighting a word processor | Typed, labeled, page-numbered formatting |
| Certification wording | Copy something off a forum | Wording aligned with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3), as a fillable page |
The one rule most DIY filers miss
The certification must be signed by someone competent in both languages — and it works best when that someone isn't you. A certification is an attestation that the translation is complete and accurate; when the applicant signs their own, a reviewing officer is being asked to take the applicant's word on the applicant's own evidence. A bilingual family member, friend, or colleague signing as the certifier keeps the attestation independent.
That's the whole model here: the engine produces the translation and the certification page; your bilingual signer reviews and signs. No credential, membership, or company letterhead is required by the federal regulation — competence and completeness are.
One price. That's the product.
Ready in 2 hours or less
- ✓ Complete English translation, every field and seal
- ✓ Certification page aligned with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)
- ✓ Fillable PDF your signer completes on any device
- ✓ Illegible text marked, never guessed
- ✓ State rules checked at intake for DMV documents
Questions, answered plainly
Is a do-it-yourself certified translation really allowed?
For U.S. immigration filings, the governing regulation (8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)) asks for a full English translation plus a certification signed by a person competent to translate — it does not require a translation company or a licensed translator. Doing it yourself is a recognized path; the certification just has to be complete, accurate, and signed by a competent person. Other agencies (DMVs, universities) set their own rules, and our order flow tells you when a state has special requirements.
Who should sign the certification page?
An adult who can read both the original language and English and is willing to certify the translation's accuracy — commonly a bilingual family member, friend, or colleague. We recommend the signer be someone other than the applicant whose case the document supports, so the certification reads as an independent attestation. The signer types their name and contact details into the fillable certification page we deliver.
What exactly do I receive?
The complete English translation of your document and a certification page with wording aligned with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3), delivered as a fillable PDF (plus an editable working copy). Every field, date, seal, stamp, and marginal note from the original is translated and labeled. You receive the translation and certification page only — you submit it alongside your original document.
How fast is it?
Your translation is ready in 2 hours or less from upload. You'll get an email the moment it's ready to download.
What does it cost?
A flat $11.99 per page. No plans to compare, no add-ons, no volume tricks — the price is the page count times $11.99, shown before you pay.
What happens if part of my document can't be read?
The engine marks text it cannot read as illegible instead of guessing. That's deliberate: an invented name or date is far more damaging in a filing than an honest illegible marker, and it gives your signer an accurate picture of what they're certifying.
What if a state or agency requires something more?
Some states have specific rules for driver's license and vehicle document translations — a few require notarized signatures or state-specific forms. Our order flow checks your state's rules at intake and tells you plainly when this service isn't the right fit, before you pay.
Who operates this service?
DIY Certified Translations is a Juke Brands LLC brand, operated from Dallas, Texas. This site is the do-it-yourself track: one flat price, our software does the translation and formatting, and you bring the signer.