Nevada Document Translation Services

Apostille Authentications provides certified document translation for people and businesses in Nevada, with a signed certificate of accuracy on every job. Pricing starts at $65 per page and most translations are ready in 1 to 2 business days. We work remotely from our office in the Portland, Oregon area: you upload your document through the quote form and we return the translation electronically or by mail. This page sets out the Nevada rules that affect translated documents.

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Language in Nevada and the USCIS translation rule

Census Bureau QuickFacts reports that 29.5 percent of Nevada residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home (2020 to 2024), and 19.1 percent of residents were born outside the United States. The state’s July 2025 population estimate is 3,282,188.

The agencies below each apply their own rule to foreign-language paperwork. Read the rule for the office you are filing with before you order, because a translation that suits one office may not suit another.

Federal immigration filings follow 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS must come with a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate, along with the translator’s certification of competence to translate from the foreign language into English.

The regulation asks for a complete translation and a signed certification. It does not ask for notarization. Our certificate of accuracy is written to carry both statements the rule calls for. We cannot promise how any agency will rule on a filing.

Nevada DMV: only approved translators

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is stricter than most agencies. Its translator page says any document in a foreign language must be translated to English by a DMV-approved translator before it can be accepted.

If your translation is for a driver’s license, ID or Driver Authorization Card, choose a translator from the DMV’s own list. The DMV states it is not accepting new translator applications at this time, so ask us before ordering anything meant for a DMV counter.

What the DMV requires. A complete typed or electronically printed English translation, the date it was completed, the translator’s printed name and signature, and the DMV-approved translator number issued by the Nevada DMV.
No summaries. The DMV’s residency and identity page says translations must be full and accurate, and summaries are not accepted.
Foreign licenses. A foreign driver’s license is not accepted as proof of identity for a Real ID or standard Nevada license. It can count as one of two documents toward a Driver Authorization Card.

Nevada notaries, notarized translations and 'notario publico'

NRS Chapter 240 governs Nevada notaries. A notary’s act attaches to a signature, so on a notarized translation the notary is notarizing the translator’s signed statement, not vouching for the translation itself. NRS 240.075 also bars a notary from certifying photocopies of a certificate of birth, death or marriage or a divorce decree, so certified copies of those records have to come from the office that holds them.

Under NRS 240.085, a notary who is not an attorney and advertises in a language other than English must post a notice in that language stating that he or she is not an attorney in Nevada and may not give legal advice. The same section forbids such a notary from using ‘notario’, ‘notario publico’, ‘licenciado’ or an equivalent term in any advertisement. Penalties include suspension, revocation on a third violation, and a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation.

NRS Chapter 240A covers document preparation services, which must register with the Secretary of State and file a bond. The definition includes translating an answer to a question posed in a legal document. Registrants may not give legal advice or use ‘notario’ or ‘notario publico’. We translate documents; we do not prepare legal forms or advise on them.

When a translation needs to be notarized for Nevada, for example for a Nevada apostille, we hire a notary commissioned in Nevada to notarize the translator’s statement.

Nevada vital records and where certified copies come from

Apostilles and translations both start from the right certified copy. Nevada splits its records between the state and the counties.

Birth and death certificates (state)	Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City. $25 in person; death certificates are $22 for some counties. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online orders	Through VitalChek: birth certificates $45, death certificates $42 to $45.
Clark County births and deaths	Southern Nevada Health District.
Washoe County births and deaths	Northern Nevada Public Health.
Marriage and divorce records	Held at the county level. The state office can run a search for $10 per name, which does not include a certified copy.

Nevada courts and interpreters

The Administrative Office of the Courts, under the Supreme Court of Nevada, runs the Certified Court Interpreter Program, established in 2002 through NRS 1.510. It issues two credentials, Certified and Registered. Certification requires an orientation workshop, a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent and an oral exam with a score of at least 70 percent.

The program’s FAQ makes clear that it credentials oral interpreting in legal settings and does not cover written translation. Nevada’s court system is decentralized, so each court arranges its own interpreters. The courts publish a roster of credentialed interpreters. If you need a translated exhibit for a Nevada case, ask the clerk of that court or your attorney what form of certification the judge expects.

How to get a Nevada apostille

The Nevada Secretary of State issues apostilles for Hague Convention countries and certifications for other countries. NRS 240.1657 sets the fee at $20 per authentication and describes the act as verifying that the notarial officer’s signature on a document intended for use abroad is genuine.

The statute lists three reasons the Secretary of State will not authenticate: the document was not notarized in accordance with Nevada’s notary chapter, there is reasonable cause to believe it will be used for an unlawful purpose, or the request lacks the required statement, signed under penalty of perjury, that the document will not be used to harass a person or for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose.

The Secretary of State’s main office is at 101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701. A state document also lists a southern office at 2250 Las Vegas Blvd North, Suite 400, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Check the Secretary of State’s apostille pages for the current request form, expedite options, processing dates and whether a counter visit needs an appointment.

We help with Nevada apostilles on translated documents. Tell us the destination country when you ask for a quote.

How to order a translation from anywhere in Nevada

1. Upload. Send a scan or clear photo through the quote form. We accept PDF, JPEG, PNG and Word files.
2. Confirm. We reply with the price, starting at $65 per page, and the delivery date. Most jobs take 1 to 2 business days.
3. Receive. The certified translation arrives electronically, or by mail if you need paper originals.
Languages. We work in 100 languages. The most requested are Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Czech. Ask about any other language.
Contact. Call (971) 514-3743 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Our office is at 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

Translation pages for Nevada cities

We have a page for each of these Nevada cities, with the local offices, courts and schools that affect a translation there:

Carson City · Las Vegas · Henderson · Reno · North Las Vegas

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Nevada document translation questions

Who can certify a translation for USCIS in Nevada?

Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the translator certifies that the English translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The rule does not require a Nevada license or a notary.

How much does a Nevada apostille cost?

NRS 240.1657 sets the Nevada Secretary of State’s fee at $20 per authentication. Expedite charges, if you choose them, are listed on the Secretary of State’s apostille fee page.

Does the Nevada DMV accept any certified translation?

No. The Nevada DMV says a foreign-language document must be translated to English by a DMV-approved translator, and the translation must carry that translator’s DMV-issued number.

Can a Nevada notary certify a copy of my birth certificate?

No. NRS 240.075 prohibits Nevada notaries from certifying photocopies of a certificate of birth, death or marriage or a divorce decree. Order a certified copy from the Office of Vital Records or the county office that holds the record.

Is a 'notario publico' in Nevada a lawyer?

No. NRS 240.085 bars Nevada notaries who are not attorneys from advertising with the terms ‘notario’, ‘notario publico’ or ‘licenciado’, and requires a notice that they cannot give legal advice.

Where do I get a certified marriage certificate in Nevada?

Marriage and divorce records are held by the county where the event took place, not by the state. The Nevada Office of Vital Records can only run a search, for $10 per name, and that does not include a certified copy.