LEBANESE DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Lebanese Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Lebanese police record (Sijill 'Adli / Bulletin de Casier Judiciaire (السجل العدلي)) 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 Lebanese Police Record (Sijill 'Adli / Bulletin de Casier Judiciaire (السجل العدلي))
Lebanon's police certificate is the "Sijill 'Adli" (Judicial/Criminal Record), issued in Arabic by the Judicial Records section of the Ministry of Justice — not the local police — and signed by the head of that department; Lebanese abroad request it through consulates or a lawyer holding power of attorney. It is a short Arabic sheet stating whether the bearer has prior convictions, sealed with the Ministry stamp and dated for a narrow validity window. For immigrant-visa and adjustment cases, the National Visa Center and USCIS require this certificate from applicants aged sixteen and up who lived in Lebanon, and it must be recent. Our certified translation reproduces the applicant's full name plus father's and mother's names exactly as on the passport, the "no criminal record" ("khali min al-sawabiq") finding or any listed judgments, the issue date, and the signing officer's title — followed by the translator's signed certification of accuracy and completeness the consular officer checks against the Arabic original.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Lebanese Police Record Comes From
Lebanese police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. Lebanon is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so when authentication is needed a record is legalized by the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants and then by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. Full Lebanon apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Lebanese Police Record Translated
For your Lebanese 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 Lebanese original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Lebanese Police Record Pitfalls
Lebanese 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 Lebanese 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 Lebanese police record translation cost?
A standard Lebanese 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 Lebanese 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 documents are in French, or in a mix of Arabic and French. Can you still translate them?
Yes. Many Lebanese records are bilingual Arabic/French, and some are issued only in French. Our native-speaker specialists handle both languages and produce a single certified English translation of the full document.
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