SALVADORAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Salvadoran Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Salvadoran police record (Solvencia de Antecedentes Penales / Solvencia de la PNC) 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 Spanish-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 Salvadoran Police Record (Solvencia de Antecedentes Penales / Solvencia de la PNC)
El Salvador issues two distinct police clearances, and the U.S. reciprocity schedule expects both. The Solvencia de Antecedentes Penales comes from the Dirección General de Centros Penales (Ministerio de Justicia y Seguridad Pública) and certifies no criminal convictions; the Solvencia de la Policía Nacional Civil (PNC), or solvencia policial, certifies no outstanding police record or requerimientos. Each costs about $3 and carries a short validity — roughly 90 days — so consular applicants should time requests near their interview, and Salvadorans abroad can request them through the consulate. Modern versions are single sheets with a QR verification code, a folio number, the holder's DUI, and an authorizing official's signature and institutional seal. For adjustment or an immigrant-visa case, both must be translated in full — including the fine-print legal citation and the verification code — since the consular officer cross-checks them. We provide certified translations of each clearance, reproducing seals, QR data and signatures exactly, with the translator's signed certification for USCIS and NVC.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Salvadoran Police Record Comes From
Salvadoran police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. El Salvador is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so civil documents are authenticated with a single apostille issued by El Salvador's Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) — no US embassy or consular legalization is required. Full El Salvador apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Salvadoran Police Record Translated
For your Salvadoran police record, 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 Salvadoran original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Salvadoran Police Record Pitfalls
Salvadoran police and criminal-record certificates must show exact coverage dates and the issuing authority, and because they often expire quickly, the translation should be scheduled close to your filing date.
Native Salvadoran 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 Salvadoran police record translation cost?
A standard Salvadoran police record 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 Salvadoran police record 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.
How will my two Salvadoran surnames appear in the translation?
We preserve your paternal and maternal surnames in their original order so the translation matches your passport, DUI and other USCIS records exactly. Consistent name order across every document in your file is one of the simplest ways to avoid a Request for Evidence.
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