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Birth certificate translation
Certified translation of Ethiopian and Eritrean birth certificates — including older certificates and church records — prepared to meet USCIS requirements, with Ethiopian-calendar dates converted and names matched to your passport.
What's included
Complete and certified
Every word, stamp, seal and handwritten note is translated or described, and the translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy and translator competence.
Ethiopian calendar dates
Dates are translated exactly as written in the Ethiopian calendar, with the Gregorian equivalent added as a translator’s note. This keeps your records consistent across USCIS, Social Security and passport filings.
Names matched to your passport
Ethiopian and Eritrean names follow a given name–father’s name–grandfather’s name pattern, and spellings vary. We follow the spelling on your passport, so please include its photo page.
Older and handwritten records
We translate older certificates, handwritten entries and church baptismal records, noting anything illegible rather than guessing.
Official sources
Information last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rehoboth provides translation and interpreting only.
FAQ
Questions
Does USCIS require my translation to be notarized?
USCIS requires a complete English translation with the translator’s certification of accuracy and competence (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). Notarization is not generally required by USCIS, but some institutions ask for it; we can arrange it.
My birth certificate uses the Ethiopian calendar. How will the date appear?
The date is translated as written, with the Gregorian equivalent added in a translator’s note. You can check dates yourself with our free Ethiopian calendar converter.
Can you translate a birth certificate issued years after birth?
Yes. We translate the document exactly as issued. Questions about which documents to submit are legal questions — please ask your attorney or accredited representative.