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Certified Russian Divorce Certificate Translation
Get your Russian divorce certificate translated into English by a professional human translator, with a signed certification accepted by USCIS, courts and universities. Flat $24.95 per page and a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee.
$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.
ZAGS or court, depending on the circumstances
A Russian divorce runs through ZAGS, the civil registry, where the spouses agree and have no minor children — there is no court and no judgment, and ZAGS issues the свидетельство о расторжении брака. Where there are minor children or one spouse objects, the matter goes to court and produces a judgment, after which the divorce is still registered with ZAGS.
So a Russian file may hold a certificate, a judgment, or both, and they are different documents. See our Russian marriage certificate page.
Patronymics and gendered surnames
A Russian name is given name, patronymic and surname. The patronymic comes from the father's given name and is not a middle name; surnames are gendered, so former spouses carry forms differing by a letter or two. Both read as inconsistencies on a US form and are neither.
Certificates issued before 1991 under the Soviet system remain valid and appear constantly. See our Russian 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 a page is up to 250 words.
A standard translation is for business or personal use where certification is not needed, such as CVs, client intake forms or marketing material, and is billed at the same $24.95 per page of up to 250 words.
Frequently asked questions
I have a certificate but no judgment.
Ordinary where the divorce went through ZAGS by agreement with no minor children. There is no judgment to produce.
Is the patronymic a middle name?
No, and we do not translate it as one.
My certificate was issued by the USSR.
Soviet certificates are ordinary and we translate them.
Ready to get started?
Upload your documents and receive your certified translation, typically within 24 hours.