IRANIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Iranian Birth Certificate Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of an Iranian birth certificate (Shenasnameh (شناسنامه)) for USCIS costs about $15–25 and is delivered in 24–48 hours, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation HelpDesk uses native Persian (Farsi)-speaking specialists, and if USCIS rejects our translation we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder — certified translations since 2018
WHAT WE TRANSLATE
The Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasnameh (شناسنامه))
Iran's birth certificate, the Shenasnameh, is not a single sheet but a multi-page booklet issued by the National Organization for Civil Registration (Sazman-e Sabt-e Ahval-e Keshvar). The first page carries the holder's photo affixed top-right, full name, ten-digit national ID (kart-e melli) number, parents' names, and place and date of birth in the Solar Hijri (Jalali) calendar. Later pages are why USCIS rejects incomplete jobs: they record the spouse, each child, and a notes section where the registry stamps name changes, marriage, divorce, and eventually death. Booklets predating the 2010 redesign are often hand-completed in Persian nastaliq, and older ones bear two renewal photos (added around ages 15 and 30). For USCIS, translate every page, including seemingly blank ones, because a first-page-only scan hides the marital-status entries adjudicators check. Our translators convert all Jalali dates to Gregorian, transliterate names consistently with your passport spelling, and reproduce each registry stamp and margin annotation as a labeled note.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Iranian Birth Certificate Comes From
In Iran, civil-status records come from the Sazman-e Sabt-e Ahval-e Keshvar (National Organization for Civil Registration). Iran is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so its documents cannot be apostilled; for use abroad they are legalized by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and because Iran has no embassy in the US, by the Iranian Interests Section at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. For USCIS itself this legalization is not required — USCIS accepts the foreign-language original accompanied by a complete certified English translation. Full Iran apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Iranian Birth Certificate Translated
For your Iranian birth certificate, USCIS requires a complete English translation of everything on the page — the issuing office’s details, seals, and any marginal notes included — plus a signed certification of accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Machine translation cannot sign that certification. We reproduce the document's exact layout so an officer can compare it line by line against your Iranian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Iranian Birth Certificate Pitfalls
Iranian birth certificates carry parent names and often marginal notes (later corrections, adoptions, or legitimations); USCIS compares them against your passport and forms, so an omitted annotation or a transposed surname is one of the most common causes of a Request for Evidence.
Native Iranian Specialist
A native speaker of your document's language handles it — not a generalist or a machine.
Format-Matched to the Original
The original layout, seals, and stamps reproduced in position.
USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed
If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iranian birth certificate translation cost?
A standard Iranian birth certificate is typically $15-25 total, certified and formatted, delivered in 24-48 hours. Pricing is $0.05 per word; longer or multi-page documents are quoted exactly before you pay.
Is your Iranian birth certificate translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we correct it free and reimburse your resubmission fee.
Does USCIS require my Iranian documents to be apostilled?
No. Iran is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, and USCIS does not require an apostille regardless. What USCIS needs is the Persian original together with a complete certified English translation carrying a signed Certificate of Accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) — which is exactly what we provide.
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