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Certified Latvian Identity Card Translation
eVerbary translates your Latvian identity card into English for $24.95 per page with no word cap, by a professional human translator, with a signed certification. Most orders are delivered within a few hours. Accepted by USCIS and by US universities, colleges and schools, or your money back.
$24.95/page
Flat rate per page, no word cap. No hidden fees.
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Accepted by USCIS and by US universities, colleges and schools, or your money back.
24-hour delivery
Most 1-3 page documents are delivered within 24 hours. Same-day available.
The eID card, now the main Latvian ID
The Latvian identity card (personas apliecība, usually called the eID card) is issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP). Since 2023 it has been the priority mandatory identity document for citizens and non-citizens aged 15 and over, with a phased transition for people who still hold only a passport. It is valid for ten years from age 20 and five years for ages 5 to 19.
Besides identifying its holder, the card carries certificates for online identification and electronic signing, and it is a travel document within the EU and EEA. A US bank, DMV or employer may ask for it as a second identity document alongside the passport. Send both sides.
The personal identity number
Every card shows the 11-digit personal identity number (personas kods). Numbers assigned up to 30 June 2017 start with the date of birth as day, month and year, followed by a digit for the century. Since 1 July 2017 new numbers start with 32 followed by random digits, and holders of old numbers may switch once. So a number that does not match the birth date is not necessarily an error.
We copy the number exactly and add a translator's note explaining the format when it does not contain a date. Names keep their Latvian diacritics (ā, č, ē, ģ, ī, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, ū, ž). See our Latvian page and the Latvian birth certificate page.
What USCIS requires
Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), a foreign-language document must be accompanied by a complete English translation and the translator's certification that it is accurate. Every seal, stamp and marginal note is part of the document, so every one is translated.
State agencies set their own rules — see government agencies — and what our certification states is on this page.
How it works
Upload a photo or a scan of your document, pick the language pair and check out online. You never have to mail originals: a legible copy is all we need.
A professional human translator, never machine translation, translates the document word for word and mirrors the layout of the original. Every certified translation ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy that meets the requirements of USCIS, courts and universities.
Your translation is delivered digitally, usually within 24 hours for documents of one to three pages, and same-day delivery is available. If anything needs adjusting, we revise it.
Certified vs. standard translation
A certified translation is a word-for-word translation accompanied by a signed statement attesting to its accuracy and completeness. It is what official bodies require: USCIS, courts, universities and government agencies. Certified translations are $24.95 per page, where one sheet of your document is one page, with no word cap.
A standard translation is the same professional human translation without the certificate, for when you only need to understand the content or for internal or informal use. It is billed at the same $24.95 per page with no word cap.
Frequently asked questions
My personal code starts with 32 and has no birth date.
That is the format used since July 2017. We copy it exactly and can add a note explaining it.
Do you need both sides of the card?
Yes. Send a scan of each side so nothing printed on the card is missed.
My child has only a birth certificate.
In Latvia a birth certificate is not an identity document. A child's ID is the eID card or passport.
Ready to get started?
Upload your documents and receive your certified translation, typically within 24 hours.