Certified Translation Services in Ohio

Trusted by individuals, law firms, hospitals, universities, and government agencies across Ohio, Silver Bay Translations provides USCIS-compliant certified document translation services tailored for Ohio residents and organizations. Whether you need translations for immigration filings, legal matters, academic credentials, medical records, or professional documents, our team delivers accurate, human-verified translations accepted by USCIS, courts, and educational institutions statewide.

 

Why Certified Translations Matter in Ohio

Certified and notarized translations are required when submitting official documents to immigration authorities, courts, universities, or other institutions. These translations ensure that:

• Every word and format from your original document is preserved

• Legal, medical, or academic terminology is accurately represented

• The translation is recognized and accepted by U.S. authorities

Without a certified or notarized translation, applications and documents may be delayed, rejected, or returned for correction. Silver Bay Translations ensures your submissions are professionally translated and compliant.

 

Common Ohio Use Cases

Immigration & USCIS Documents

We translate petitions, affidavits, visas, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other documents for USCIS and federal filings. Ohio clients regularly rely on our certified translations for naturalization, family-based petitions, and employment visa applications.

 

Legal & Court Documents

Ohio courts often require certified or notarized translations for contracts, judgments, court filings, affidavits, and police records. We provide precise, legally sound translations for individuals, attorneys, and organizations.

 

Academic & School Records

From high school transcripts to university diplomas and credential evaluations, we translate documents for Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve, and other institutions. Our translations meet all institutional formatting requirements.

 

Medical & Healthcare Records

We provide accurate translations of vaccination records, medical histories, and patient forms for hospitals, clinics, and insurance purposes throughout Ohio.

 

Ohio BMV Translation Disclaimer

For Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) purposes, Silver Bay Translations currently provides certified driver’s license and identification document translations only in the following languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Dutch.

For these languages, we can provide both:

• Digital signatures for electronic submissions

• Original ink signatures from our in-house office for hard-copy documents when required

 

Our Translation Process

1. Send your document – Upload a clear PDF or photo of your document

2. Receive a free quote – Typically within minutes

3. Certified translation – Native-speaking professionals translate and prepare a Certificate of Accuracy

4. Delivery – Receive your certified translation securely by email, with optional notarization or printed copy mailed

Turnaround: Standard 24–48 hours, with expedited options available for urgent cases.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What documents require certified translation in Ohio?
A: Immigration forms, legal documents, academic transcripts, medical records, and financial or government documents often require certified translation.

Q: Are your translations accepted by Ohio courts and USCIS?
A: Yes — every translation comes with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, compliant with USCIS and legal standards.

Q: Can you translate in languages beyond Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Dutch?
A: Yes — we provide certified translations in over 75 languages. Please note that the six languages listed (Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Dutch) are specifically for Ohio BMV driver’s license and ID translations; translations for all other document types are available in a wide range of additional languages, including Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Arabic, and more.

 

Why Choose Silver Bay Translations

• USCIS-compliant certified translations accepted nationwide

• Experienced native-speaking translators with subject-matter expertise

• Fast, secure, and confidential service

• Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees

• Optional notarization and printed copies available

• Trusted by attorneys, universities, hospitals, and Ohio residents

 

Serving Clients Across Ohio

We serve clients throughout Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, and beyond. Our digital delivery makes it easy to get certified translations no matter where you are in the state.

 

Get Your Free Quote Today

Have documents in need of certified translation? Send them now for a free, no-obligation quote. Silver Bay Translations ensures your documents are accurately translated, certified, and ready for submission to USCIS, courts, universities, or other official institutions.