Alabama Document Translation Services
Alabama residents and companies send us birth certificates, diplomas, contracts and court papers that need to be read in another language. Apostille Authentications translates them and issues a signed certificate of accuracy with each one. We cover 100 languages, pricing starts at $65 per page, and most translations are ready in 1 to 2 business days. You upload the files online, so no trip to an office is needed.
Upload your document below as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or Word file, or call (971) 514-3743 for a quote.
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What Alabama requires to apostille a translation
The Alabama Secretary of State’s Authentication Division publishes a direct rule on language. Its handbook says all documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized English translation, and that failing to present an English translation will result in rejection of the request. In practice this means the translator’s signed statement is notarized and the translation travels with the original document. For school records, the state says documents must be notarized by an Alabama Notary Public before the apostille can be affixed. The fee is $5 per document, and each request goes in with the Authentication Submittal Form.
Alabama apostille fees, timing and where to file
| Issuing office | Alabama Secretary of State, Authentication Division |
|---|---|
| State fee | $5 per document, apostille or certification |
| Request form | Authentication Submittal Form |
| Walk-in | Office hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 |
| Office address | 11 South Union Street, Suite 224, Montgomery, Alabama 36130 |
These details come from the Alabama Secretary of State.
Rules that catch people out in Alabama
- Foreign-language document sent without English. Alabama states that a foreign-language document submitted without a notarized English translation will be rejected.
- Birth certificate with an old registrar signature. Birth and death certificates must bear the signature of the current Alabama State Registrar, so an older certified copy may need to be reissued first.
- Missing county step for non-Hague countries. When the destination country needs a Certification instead of an apostille, each notarized document also needs a county authentication of the notary’s commission from the probate judge’s office.
- Federal documents sent to the state. The Secretary of State does not authenticate federal documents. Those go to the U.S. Department of State.
If the Alabama record itself also needs an apostille, see our Alabama apostille service.
Certified translations for USCIS, courts and schools in Alabama
Many Alabama requests never need an apostille, because the document stays in the United States.
- USCIS and immigration. USCIS asks for a complete English translation with the translator’s signed certification of competence and accuracy. It does not ask for notarization.
- Courts and attorneys. Contracts, judgments, affidavits and powers of attorney, each with a certificate of accuracy.
- Schools and licensing boards. Diplomas, transcripts and professional licenses.
- Business. Formation documents, agreements, and technical or medical records.
How to order from Alabama
Our office is in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and we serve Alabama clients remotely, so no office visit is needed.
- Upload a scan or clear photo of the document and tell us the languages.
- Approve the quote. Translation starts at $65 per page. We confirm the delivery date and whether you need certification only, a notarized translator statement, or an apostille.
- Receive the certified translation, usually within 1 to 2 business days depending on length.
- Apostille, if required. Tell us the destination country and we will explain what the Alabama Secretary of State needs from you.
Languages we translate for Alabama clients
We translate in 100 languages. The most requested are Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Czech. If your language is not listed, send the document and we will confirm availability with the quote.
Alabama document translation FAQ
The state fee is $5 per document, whether you are requesting an apostille or a certification.
Yes. The Secretary of State says all documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized English translation, and requests without one are rejected.
The state requires birth and death certificates to bear the signature of the current Alabama State Registrar. If yours carries an earlier registrar’s signature, order a new certified copy first.
Yes, but the state says school documents must be notarized by an Alabama Notary Public before the apostille can be affixed.
No. USCIS asks for a complete English translation with the translator’s signed certification of competence and accuracy. Notarization is not part of that requirement.
No. You upload the document and receive the certified translation without an office visit.