Are you trying to move to the U.S. from Italy and don't know how to translate your documents? Italian records often look straightforward until they have to be reviewed by a USCIS officer, a university, or a credential evaluator in the United States. That is when every stamp, handwritten note, summary extract, and document label starts to matter.
Our certified Italian translation services are built for those exact situations. We provide Italian-to-English certified translation for immigration, education, and official use in the United States, with careful attention to the formal structure and terminology common in Italian civil, legal, and academic documents.
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Italian has a way of carrying feeling inside ordinary words. A word like paese can mean more than just a town. It can suggest belonging, familiarity, and the life someone knows by heart. That is part of what makes official document translation feel more personal than it first appears.
For many Italian-speaking clients, these translations are tied to a real transition. A birth record, marriage record, police certificate, or diploma is not just paperwork. It is part of an immigration filing, a school application, a family process, or an effort to have your history understood clearly in a different system. Aside from that, it means translating your personal history, your belonging, your familiarity, so that new eyes can evaluate them objectively. That's difficult.
That is why precision matters so much. Italian civil and academic records often come with formal terminology, registry phrasing, signatures, seals, and structured formats that need to be reflected accurately in English. We translate those details carefully so your documents are ready for USCIS and other U.S. institutions.
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Italian civil and academic records follow strict formatting and terminology standards. We make the process simple and predictable, while ensuring your most common document types are handled correctly from the start.
Submit a scan or photo of your Italian document online, including birth, marriage, divorce, police, or academic records.
We translate Italian civil records such as atto di nascita, atto di matrimonio, atto di divorzio, and atto di morte, plus police and court documents like certificato penale, casellario giudiziale, certificato dei carichi pendenti, and nulla osta when applicable.
We translate education documents for U.S. admissions and evaluation, including diploma, pagella, certificato di iscrizione, transcript universitario, certificato degli esami, certificato degli studi, and degree documents such as laurea triennale, laurea magistrale, and certificato di laurea.
Every translation includes all visible text, stamps, seals, signatures, and registry annotations, with formatting that reflects the original document.
You receive a translation prepared for USCIS filing and for U.S. school use, including credential evaluation workflows when required.
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We translate the documents most often requested for visas, Green Cards, and U.S. university admissions.
| Document Name (Italian) | English Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Atto di nascita | Birth Record |
| Certificato di nascita | Birth Certificate |
| Estratto per riassunto dell'atto di nascita | Birth Extract (Summary) |
| Atto di matrimonio | Marriage Record |
| Certificato di matrimonio | Marriage Certificate |
| Estratto dell'atto di matrimonio | Marriage Extract |
| Atto di morte | Death Record |
| Certificato di morte | Death Certificate |
| Atto di divorzio | Divorce Record |
| Sentenza di divorzio | Divorce Judgment |
| Decreto di divorzio | Divorce Decree |
| Separazione legale | Legal Separation |
| Sentenza di separazione | Separation Judgment |
USCIS-Compliant Delivery: Every translation is completed by an experienced certified Italian translator, with certification formatting aligned to USCIS requirements.
12-Hour Turnaround: Many standard civil documents are delivered within 12 hours.
Immigration and Education Expertise: We support immigration workflows and credential review needs, including academic document formatting expectations commonly used by universities and evaluation agencies.
Clear Guidance on Requirements: We help you understand the difference between notarized vs certified Italian translation, so you submit the correct format the first time.
We don't just translate words; we navigate the Italian legal landscape. Explore our expert guides to ensure your paperwork is perfect:
We'll guide you through the differences between Italian and English and the common challenges faced by translators with this language pair. Read the full article on English to Italian: Translating with Precision.
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Translate Italian documents into English with accuracy and compliance. Learn requirements, and how to get your documents accepted. Read the full article on The Not-So-Trivial Challenges of Italian to English Certified Translation.
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Immigrating to the United States is a detailed and meticulous process that requires the careful preparation of various documents. Read the full article on Your Guide to USCIS Document Preparation.
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So, what are the documents you should always translate certified? Let’s take a closer look. Read the full article on 5 Type Of Documents You Should Always Translate Certified.
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Everything you need to know about certified translations for USCIS to ensure your application is approved the first time. Read the full article on Navigating USCIS Certified Translation: Your Essential Guide.
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Official document translation is sought by government bodies or agencies that require a translation to have an extra layer of quality certification. Read the full article on Understanding Official Translations: A Comprehensive Guide.
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What is certified translation? Is it different from general translation? Can a general translation be upgraded to a certified one if needed? Read the full article on Certified vs. General Translation: Which One Do You Need?.
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Everything you need to know about certified translations for USCIS to ensure your application is approved the first time.
Yes. USCIS expects a complete translation of the entire document, including stamps, seals, signatures, and handwritten notes. Our certified translations include all visible content.
Yes. We translate police and court-issued records used in immigration and consular processing, and we ensure terminology and formatting are clear for U.S. review.
We accept various file formats, including JPG, PNG, PDF, different Microsoft Office Documents, and more. Simply upload a scan or high-quality photo of your document, and we’ll take care of the rest.
MotaWord provides you with a no-obligation, free Italian certified translation quote for your documents of any type. All you need to do is go to www.motaword.com/quote, upload your Italian language files, and get an instant quote. Our 100% online system is secure through our SOC2 - Type 2 process and fully automated.
USCIS does not usually require Italian civil or legal documents to be newly issued, but they must be complete, legible, and accurately translated. Some immigration categories or consular processes may request recent versions, so it’s important to follow the specific instructions for your case. We translate both newly issued and older Italian records as long as they are official and legible.
In most cases, yes. Our certified Italian translations are prepared to meet USCIS requirements and are also commonly accepted by U.S. universities and credential evaluation agencies. If a school or evaluator has additional formatting requirements, we can help ensure your translation meets those expectations.
We will be more than happy to answer any and all your questions. And we would gladly set up a live demo for your organization with one of our colleagues. If you need fast & accurate translation done within budget, you are at the right place. All you need to do is reach out to us.
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