KENYAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Kenyan Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Kenyan police record (Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance Certificate)) 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 English and Swahili (Kiswahili)-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 Kenyan Police Record (Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance Certificate))
Kenya's police record is the Police Clearance Certificate, universally called the 'Certificate of Good Conduct,' issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Applicants apply on eCitizen (dci.ecitizen.go.ke), complete the C24 fingerprint form, pay KES 1,050, and give prints at a Huduma Centre or DCI Headquarters on Kiambu Road; diaspora applicants roll prints at a Kenyan embassy. The certificate names the holder, ID or passport number, and states whether a criminal record was found, sealed by the DCI and now issued as a QR-verifiable PDF. It is entirely English on DCI letterhead with the Kenyan coat of arms. Consular officers require a recent certificate, generally within the last one to two years, and treat the DCI clearance as Kenya's recognized police certificate. Because the content is English, our certified translation focuses on faithfully rendering and annotating the DCI seal, stamp, and any handwritten reference numbers, and on confirming the holder's name matches the passport and petition exactly so the security check reconciles.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Kenyan Police Record Comes From
Kenyan police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. Kenya has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so no apostille is available. Full Kenya apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Kenyan Police Record Translated
For your Kenyan 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 Kenyan original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Kenyan Police Record Pitfalls
Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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 Kenyan police record translation cost?
A standard Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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.
My Kenyan birth certificate is old and handwritten — can you still translate it?
Yes. Colonial-era and rural registers are frequently handwritten and can include faded Swahili notations. Our native-speaker specialists transcribe and translate them, flag any illegible entries as required by USCIS practice, and attach a signed Certificate of Accuracy. If the certificate is later rejected on translation grounds, our USCIS Rejection Pledge means we fix it free and cover the resubmission fee.
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