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Most online certified translation services charge by the page, define a page as 250 words and promise that USCIS will accept the result. The differences are in the details: what the standard turnaround really is, what rush and notarization cost, and what the guarantee covers. Below are the published prices of five services, eVerbary included, read on each company’s own website on October 7, 2026. Where we are not the cheapest, the table says so.
$24.95/page
Flat rate per page, up to 250 words. No hidden fees.
100% USCIS acceptance
Every certified translation is guaranteed to be accepted by USCIS.
24-hour delivery
Most 1-3 page documents are delivered within 24 hours. Same-day available.
Published prices, side by side
| Service | Certified, per page | Standard turnaround | Rush | Notarization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eVerbary | $24.95 | 24 hours for 1–3 pages | +20%, about 12 hours for 1–3 pages | $34.90 per order |
| RushTranslate | $24.95 | Starting at 24 hours | Offered; price not published | Offered; price not published |
| Rapid Translate | $27.99 | 24 hours for 1–3 pages, 48 hours for 4–6 | $37.99 per page | $19.99 per page |
| Day Translations | From $29 | 24 hours | Not published on the page we checked | $19.99 per order |
| Tersus Translations | $22.95 | 48–72 hours | +$15 per page, same day or next morning, subject to availability | $45 flat |
All five define a page as up to 250 words. Prices as published on each company’s website on October 7, 2026, before discounts and taxes. All names are trademarks of their respective owners; eVerbary is not affiliated with any of them.
What a typical USCIS order actually costs
Headline prices only tell you so much, so here is one realistic order: three pages (a birth certificate and a two-page marriage certificate), certified, back within 24 hours, without notarization because USCIS does not require it.
| Service | You pay | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|
| eVerbary | $74.85 | 3 × $24.95; 24 hours is the standard turnaround for 1–3 pages |
| RushTranslate | $74.85 | 3 × $24.95, if their “starting at 24 hours” applies to your order |
| Rapid Translate | $83.97 | 3 × $27.99; 24 hours is standard for 1–3 pages |
| Day Translations | From $87.00 | 3 × $29, their “from” price |
| Tersus Translations | $113.85 | 3 × ($22.95 + $15 rush), because standard delivery is 48–72 hours |
If you can wait two or three days, Tersus is the cheapest of the five: $68.85 for the same three pages. If you need them tomorrow, it is the most expensive. That is the real trade-off, and it is worth deciding which side of it you are on before comparing headline prices.
Notarization: usually unnecessary, and where prices differ most
USCIS accepts a certified translation without a notary, so for an immigration filing you can normally skip it. Some courts, schools and foreign authorities do ask for one, and when they do the fees vary more than the page prices: on a three-page order it is $59.97 at Rapid Translate (charged per page), $45 at Tersus, $34.90 at eVerbary and $19.99 at Day Translations. Read more about when a notarized translation is needed.
What to check besides the price
- Who translates. Make sure a professional human translator does the work. Machine translation is not acceptable for an official document, whatever the price.
- What the guarantee covers. eVerbary, RushTranslate and Rapid Translate publish a money-back USCIS acceptance guarantee. Day Translations states its translations are 100% USCIS accepted. Tersus states its translations meet USCIS standards.
- What “turnaround” means. “Starting at 24 hours” and “24 hours for 1–3 pages” are different promises. Check the turnaround for your page count, not the best case.
- What the certification says. USCIS needs a complete translation and a signed statement of accuracy and competence. See what a Certificate of Translation Accuracy contains.
- Revisions. Names and dates are copied from your document; if a spelling has to match your passport, say so when ordering and make sure corrections are included.
Where eVerbary fits
eVerbary charges $24.95 per page, with 24-hour delivery for one to three pages included in that price. Every translation is done by a professional human translator, carries a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and is covered by a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee. Revisions are included.
We are not the cheapest per page — Tersus is — and we charge the same as RushTranslate. Where we come out ahead is when speed is part of the requirement, which for a USCIS deadline it usually is. You can see how we translate, or upload your document for an exact price before you pay.
Sources
Every figure was read on the company’s own website on October 7, 2026:
- eVerbary: everbary.com/pricing
- RushTranslate: rushtranslate.com
- Rapid Translate: rapidtranslate.org/pricing
- Day Translations: daytranslations.com/certified-translation-services
- Tersus Translations: tersustranslations.com
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Frequently asked questions
Which certified translation service is the cheapest?
Per page, Tersus Translations at $22.95 (as published on October 7, 2026), with a standard turnaround of 48–72 hours. If you need the translation within 24 hours, the cheapest are eVerbary and RushTranslate at $24.95 per page; at eVerbary 24 hours is the standard turnaround for one to three pages, with no rush fee.
Does USCIS approve particular translation companies?
No. USCIS does not certify or list translation companies. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) it requires a complete English translation and a certification from the translator that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate. Any of the services on this page can provide that.
Do I need a notarized translation for USCIS?
No. USCIS asks for a certified translation, not a notarized one. Notarization only matters if another institution specifically asks for it.
Why does everyone define a page as 250 words?
It is the industry convention for document translation, and all five services here use it. A dense document such as an academic transcript can count as more than one page, so request a quote first if your document is long.
How were these prices collected?
Each figure was read on the company’s own website on October 7, 2026, before discounts and taxes. Prices change; check the provider’s site before you order. If you spot one that is out of date, write to support@everbary.com and we will correct it.
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