SYRIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Syrian Birth Certificate Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Syrian birth certificate (Shahādat Mīlād (شهادة ميلاد) / Ikhrāj Qayd Fardī) 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 Arabic-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 Syrian Birth Certificate (Shahādat Mīlād (شهادة ميلاد) / Ikhrāj Qayd Fardī)
Syria's Civil Registry (markaz al-sijil al-madani), under the Ministry of Interior's Directorate of Civil Affairs, issues two related records: the birth certificate (shahadat milad, شهادة ميلاد) and the more widely used individual civil-status extract (ikhraj qayd fardi, إخراج قيد فردي). Pre-2000 entries are handwritten register pages; since the 2021 Civil Status Law No. 13 and the eleven-digit national number (al-raqam al-watani), newer extracts are computer-printed with the hawk-of-Quraish emblem, a serial, and a round registry stamp. Fields cover given name, father's name, mother's full name, place and date of birth, religion, and registry locality. Dates follow the Gregorian ('miladi') calendar, and tripartite Arabic names romanize inconsistently (Mohammad/Muhammad/Mohamad). For USCIS I-485 or immigrant-visa filings, submit the full long-form record rather than a bare one-line extract; the certified English translation must reproduce every seal, marginal annotation, and register/page number, and the child's transliterated name must match the passport exactly to avoid an RFE.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Syrian Birth Certificate Comes From
In Syria, civil-status records come from the Directorate of Civil Affairs (مديرية الأحوال المدنية, Mudīriyyat al-Aḥwāl al-Madaniyya), also called the Civil Registry (السجل المدني, al-Sijill al-Madanī), within the Ministry of Interior. Syria is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so its documents cannot be apostilled; the traditional route is consular legalization through the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Damascus followed by the receiving country's embassy. Full Syria apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Syrian Birth Certificate Translated
For your Syrian 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 Syrian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Syrian Birth Certificate Pitfalls
Syrian 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 Syrian 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 Syrian birth certificate translation cost?
A standard Syrian 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 Syrian 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 an apostille on my Syrian documents?
No. Syria is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, and USCIS does not require an apostille or embassy legalization on foreign civil documents. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), USCIS needs the original (or a copy of the original) plus a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy — which is exactly what every one of our translations includes.
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