Licensed perito traductor
Dr. Refugio Alberto Del Campo, court-appointed English–Spanish translator licensed in San Luis Potosí, license GES-PD-0641. Meet the translator.
For Mexicans living in the US and their families in Mexico
Certified translation of US birth, marriage and divorce certificates for use in Mexico
Your US birth certificate, marriage certificate or divorce decree, with its apostille, translated from English into Spanish and signed by a licensed perito traductor. Entirely online, wherever you are.
Free quote on WhatsApp. We reply on the same business day, in English or Spanish.
US documents
Certificates we translate
- Birth certificates (acta de nacimiento)
- Marriage certificates and marriage licenses (acta de matrimonio)
- Divorce decrees (sentencia de divorcio)
- Death certificates (acta de defunción)
- Apostille pages attached to the certificate
We translate certificates issued in any US state, for example Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Pennsylvania or Tennessee, from English into Spanish.
What they are used for
Common procedures in Mexico
- Registering a foreign certificate with the Mexican Registro Civil, for example to register US-born children as Mexican nationals (dual citizenship)
- Registering a marriage that took place in the US
- Procedures related to a divorce granted in the US
- School enrollment and SEP procedures
- Immigration procedures before the INM
- Notaries, inheritance and other legal matters
Important: requirements vary by procedure, state and office. Before ordering a translation, please confirm with the Registro Civil or the receiving office what they require. If you tell us where you will file it, we review it with you before quoting.
In plain terms
The apostille: what it is and when it is needed
- What it is: a certificate attached to your document so that it is recognized in another country. Both Mexico and the United States are parties to the Apostille Convention.
- Who issues it: a US authority, usually the Secretary of State of the state that issued the certificate. We do not issue apostilles.
- When it is needed: many procedures in Mexico require an apostilled certificate, but not all. Please confirm with the office handling your procedure.
- What we translate: the full certificate and the apostille page, so your paperwork is complete.
Tip: if an apostille is required, get it first and then send us the certificate. That way we translate everything together and you avoid doing the process twice.
From the US or from Mexico
How it works
No travel and no originals needed. A clear photo or scan is enough.
Send your certificate on WhatsApp
A clear photo or scan of every page, front and back, including the apostille if it has one. You can also use the quote form or email.
Receive your quote
On the same business day, with price and delivery date, after reviewing your document. We ask where you will file it so we can check requirements.
Confirm and pay
By bank deposit or transfer or by PayPal; payment details are sent with your quote (new clients pay a 50 % deposit). Standard delivery is 3 business days from the deposit, subject to the translator's availability.
Receive your certified translation
As a PDF with the perito's signature and seal. If you need it printed, we ship it by courier anywhere in Mexico, for example to your family, or to the United States by DHL Express.
Prices plus VAT if an invoice is required
Starting prices
Free quote on WhatsApp. The final price is confirmed after we review your certificate.
All prices are in Mexican pesos (MXN). These are starting rates. The final price depends on the document, the number of pages and the urgency. Rush service: +35 % next business day, +60 % same day or weekend.
| Document | Price (+ VAT) |
|---|---|
| Civil registry certificateBirth, marriage, divorce or death. | from $700 MXNper document + VAT |
| ApostilleTranslation of the apostille page. | from $350 MXNper page + VAT |
| Printed original shipped within MexicoAnywhere in Mexico. Free in San Luis Potosí for orders from $1,500 MXN. | from $250 MXNper shipment |
| Printed original shipped to the United StatesBy DHL Express. From USD 57 plus VAT (approx. $1,100 MXN) at the day's exchange rate. Price subject to DHL rate changes. | from USD 57plus VAT |
Personal service
Why work with us
Verifiable certification
Whoever receives your translation can check on our website that the certification is authentic. Verify a certification.
Direct contact, English or Spanish
You deal directly with the translator who signs your document, with no intermediaries. More than 10 years as a perito traductor.
Frequently asked questions about US certificates
Can I do everything from the United States?
Yes. Send us a clear photo or scan of your certificate and its apostille by WhatsApp, we send you a quote, and once you confirm you receive your certified translation as a PDF with the perito's signature and seal. You do not need to travel or send us the original.
Do I need to apostille the certificate before it is translated?
It depends on the procedure and on the office that receives it. Many procedures in Mexico ask for the foreign certificate apostilled and translated, but requirements vary from state to state. We recommend confirming with the Registro Civil or the office where you will file your document. If an apostille is required, it is best to get it first and then have the certificate and the apostille translated together.
Where do I get an apostille for a US certificate?
Apostilles for US vital records are issued by a US authority, usually the Secretary of State of the state that issued the certificate. We do not issue apostilles: we translate the full certificate, including the apostille page.
Will the translation be accepted by the Registro Civil in my state?
We serve clients throughout Mexico and our certified translations are filed in procedures in different states. However, some authorities have their own requirements (for example, that the translator be on their local or federal roster). That is why we ask where you will file your document before quoting and, if there are specific requirements, we check them with you.
How much does it cost?
Certified translation of a civil registry certificate starts at $700 MXN, and the apostille page starts at $350 MXN per page, plus VAT if an invoice is required. The final price depends on the document and is confirmed in your free, no-obligation quote.
How long does it take?
We send your quote on the same business day. Standard delivery is 3 business days from the deposit, subject to the translator's availability. Rush service: +35 % for next business day, +60 % for same day, weekend or holiday.
How do I receive the translation?
As a PDF with the perito's signature and seal. If you need a printed original, we deliver it free of charge in San Luis Potosí for orders from $1,500 MXN, or ship it by courier anywhere in Mexico (from $250 MXN), for example to your family's address. We also ship the original to the United States by DHL Express: from USD 57 plus VAT (approx. $1,100 MXN), converted at the day's exchange rate. Price subject to DHL rate changes.
How can I pay?
We accept bank deposit or transfer and PayPal. Payment details are sent with your quote. New clients pay a 50 % deposit to start the translation.
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Do you have a US certificate to translate?
Send us a photo on WhatsApp and receive your quote today during business hours.