Georgia Document Translation Services for the US State of Georgia
Apostille Authentications provides certified document translation for people and businesses in the US state of Georgia, from $65 per page. Most translations are ready in 1 to 2 business days. We work remotely from our office in Lake Oswego, Oregon, near Portland: you upload your document through the quote form and we return the translation electronically or by mail. Each one carries a signed certificate of accuracy, and the translator’s statement can be notarized when a receiving office asks for that.
Upload your document below as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or Word file, or call (971) 514-3743 for a quote.
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Who issues apostilles in the state of Georgia
Georgia is unusual: apostilles are not issued by the Secretary of State. They come from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), through its Notary Division in Atlanta. The Secretary of State handles only documents going to countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.
| Apostille fee | $3.00 per document |
|---|---|
| Certification of a notary public | $2.00 per document |
| Mail to | GSCCCA, Attn: Notary Division, 1875 Century Blvd., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30345 |
| Walk-in hours | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, no appointment needed |
| Processing | Mail requests normally one to two business days; walk-in requests typically under twenty minutes |
| Payment by mail | Check or money order payable to GSCCCA, or a credit card pre-payment voucher bought on its website |
| Include | The apostille request form, the destination country, and a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid overnight label |
| Contact | 404-327-6023 or notary@gsccca.org |
GSCCCA rules for translations, notarized papers and vital records
The GSCCCA lists translations among the Georgia notarized documents it can apostille, and it states the condition: the translator must sign an affidavit, before a notary public, saying that they know English and the other language and that the translation is true and complete.
- Notarized documents. Must be notarized under Georgia law. The notary signs exactly the name on the commission and gives the exact date. The seal must show the notary’s name, the county of commission, the words Notary Public and the state, in a clear impression.
- Birth and death certificates. Must be official certified copies issued by the state or by a county probate court or health department, preferably issued since the year 2000.
- School records. Transcripts and diplomas must be signed by a school official in the presence of a notary public.
- Not accepted. Documents from other states, federal documents, documents issued abroad, and plain photocopies. FBI record checks go to the U.S. Department of State.
Countries outside the Hague Convention: the Great Seal
For a non-Hague country the GSCCCA sends you to the Georgia Secretary of State, which issues a Great Seal authentication instead. The Secretary of State’s process has a county step that the apostille process does not: the document is notarized by a Georgia notary, the notary is then certified by the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the notary is commissioned, and the document goes to the Secretary of State at 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 802 Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. The fee is $10 per document, and a cover letter must name the destination country.
Where Georgia certified records come from
The State Office of Vital Records, part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, is at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. It holds birth and death records for events in Georgia from January 1919 to the present, and you can order online, by mail or in person. County vital records offices across the state also issue certificates.
| Birth certificate | $25.00, plus $5.00 for each additional copy |
|---|---|
| Death certificate | $25.00, plus $5.00 for each additional copy |
| Marriage certificate | $10.00, plus $5.00 for each additional copy |
| Payment | Cards, cash in person, certified checks or money orders; no personal checks |
What Georgia notaries, courts and the DDS say about language
- Notaries. Georgia notaries are commissioned for four-year terms by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence. Under O.C.G.A. 45-17-8.2, a notary who is not a Georgia attorney may not claim powers the law does not give, including counseling on immigration matters, and may not advertise as a legal consultant. Any advertisement, in English or another language, must carry a notice that the notary is not an attorney and may not give legal advice. This is the state’s protection against the notario publico misunderstanding. A notary witnesses the translator’s signature on an affidavit; the notary does not vouch for the translation.
- Courts. Court interpreters are licensed under rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, effective January 1, 2024, and overseen by the Judicial Council’s Standing Committee on Court Interpreters. The tiers are Master Licensed, Licensed and Conditionally Licensed Legal Interpreter. The rules also say interpreters shall not sight translate written evidence into the record without preparation and advance notice, so written exhibits are best translated beforehand.
- Driver Services. The Department of Driver Services tells holders of foreign licenses that all documents must be in English. Transferring an unexpired foreign license requires the vision, knowledge and road skills exams. New residents must get a Georgia license within 30 days.
Federal immigration filings from Georgia
USCIS applies one rule nationwide. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate, with the translator’s certification of competence to translate from the foreign language into English. Our certificate of accuracy is written to that wording. We cannot promise how any agency will decide on a filing.
Census Bureau figures (ACS 2024 one-year estimates) put Georgia’s population at 11,180,878. About 16.3 percent of residents speak a language other than English at home and 11.9 percent were born outside the United States.
Ordering a translation from anywhere in Georgia
Send a scan or clear photo through the quote form as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or Word file. We confirm the price, which starts at $65 per page, and most jobs are back in 1 to 2 business days by email, with paper copies mailed on request. Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Czech are requested most often. We cover 100 languages, so ask about yours.
We have no office or staff in Georgia. If your translation is headed for a GSCCCA apostille, tell us first: the GSCCCA only apostilles documents notarized under Georgia law, so we hire a Georgia notary to notarize the translator’s statement. We can also help with the apostille paperwork. Call (971) 514-3743 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Translation pages for Georgia cities
We have a page for each of these Georgia cities, with the local offices, courts and schools that affect a translation there:
Atlanta · Savannah · Augusta · Columbus · Macon · Athens
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Georgia document translation questions
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) issues apostilles for Georgia documents, not the Secretary of State. Its Notary Division is at 1875 Century Blvd., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30345.
The GSCCCA charges $3.00 per document for an apostille. A certification of a notary public costs $2.00 per document.
Yes, as a notarized document. The GSCCCA says the translator must sign an affidavit before a notary public stating that they know English and the other language and that the translation is true and complete, and the notarization must follow Georgia law.
The federal rule, 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), requires a full English translation with the translator’s certification of completeness, accuracy and competence. It does not mention notarization.
A Georgia notary who is not an attorney may not counsel on immigration matters or advertise as a legal consultant under O.C.G.A. 45-17-8.2. A notary can witness a translator’s signed affidavit, which is different from certifying the translation itself.
The Georgia Secretary of State issues Great Seal authentications for non-Hague countries at 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 802 Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. The fee is $10 per document, and the notary must first be certified by the county Clerk of Superior Court.
Sources
The local details on this page come from these official sources.
- GSCCCA: Apostille information
- GSCCCA: Apostille request form
- GSCCCA: General notary information
- Georgia Secretary of State: Great Seal authentication
- Georgia DPH: Request vital records
- Georgia DPH: Vital records fees
- Georgia DDS: Transfer an unexpired foreign driver’s license
- Georgia DDS: General licensing information
- Supreme Court of Georgia: Updated court interpreter rules
- Rules for Legal Interpreting in the State of Georgia
- eCFR: 8 CFR 103.2
- Census Reporter: Georgia profile (ACS 2024)
Get your Georgia translation started
Upload your document for a quote, or call (971) 514-3743 and tell us where the translation is going. We confirm the level of certification you need before any work begins.