Document translation · የትውልደ ኢትዮጵያዊ መታወቂያ (ቢጫ ካርድ) ሰነዶች
Ethiopian Origin ID documents
Applicants for an Ethiopian Origin ID (often called the Yellow Card) may need supporting documents such as birth certificates, parents’ identity documents and family records. We translate those documents between English and Amharic, Afaan Oromo or Tigrinya.
What's included
Check current requirements
Origin ID requirements and fees are set by Ethiopian authorities and the Embassy, and they change. Confirm the current document list with the Embassy before ordering translations.
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.
Official sources
Information last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rehoboth provides translation and interpreting only.
FAQ
Questions
Do you submit Origin ID applications?
No. We translate supporting documents. Applications are submitted by the applicant according to the Embassy’s current process.