CUBAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Cuban Single Status Certificate Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Cuban single-status certificate (Certificación de fe de soltería) 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 Cuban Single Status Certificate (Certificación de fe de soltería)
Cuba's single-status document is the Certificación de fe de soltería, issued by the Registro del Estado Civil (MINJUS), which certifies that the Civil Registry holds no record of a marriage for the applicant. It is requested at the registry of the person's residence or online via certificaciones.minjus.gob.cu, printed on letter-size paper with the fiscal timbre, the Civil Registry seal, and the registrar's signature. Divorced applicants with a final divorce can also obtain it, since they are free to remarry. Unlike Cuban birth and marriage certificates, which do not expire, the soltería certificate is valid only one year, so USCIS and county clerks issuing a marriage license will scrutinize the issue date, making accurate date translation essential. Keep both apellidos intact. For US use, translate the full certificate including the phrase attesting no marriage is registered, all seals, and the timbre, and attach a signed translator's certification of completeness and competence. Any MINREX or consular legalization added for use abroad must likewise be translated, as Cuba provides no apostille.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Cuban Single Status Certificate Comes From
In Cuba, civil-status records come from the Registro del Estado Civil (Civil Registry), under the Ministerio de Justicia / MINJUS (Ministry of Justice). Cuba is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Cuban documents cannot receive an apostille; they instead follow the consular legalization chain — legalized inside Cuba by the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS, which absorbed this function from the foreign ministry MINREX in 2025) and then by the appropriate consulate. Full Cuba apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Cuban Single Status Certificate Translated
For your Cuban single-status 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 Cuban original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Cuban Single Status Certificate Pitfalls
Cuban single-status certificates vary in scope — in some countries they attest only to the issuing registry's own records, while countries with a centralized national register cover the whole country — so the English wording must state your certificate's actual scope precisely, and name romanization must match the passport.
Native Cuban 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 Cuban single status certificate translation cost?
A standard Cuban single-status 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 Cuban single status 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.
How much does translating a Cuban birth or marriage certificate cost, and how fast is it?
At $0.05 per word a standard Cuban birth or marriage certificate typically runs about $15–25 total and is returned in 24–48 hours. Every order is backed by our USCIS Rejection Pledge — if a translation is ever rejected for accuracy we fix it free and cover the resubmission fee — and you can request a free 250-word sample first by email at info@translationhelpdesk.com.
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