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Korean to English Translation
eVerbary turns Korean-language documents into certified English translations accepted by USCIS, courts, universities and employers across the United States. Professional human translators, 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.
Price, speed and what is included
| How it works | |
|---|---|
| Price | $24.95 per page of up to 250 words, the same as every language paired with English. The signed certificate of translation accuracy, every stamp and seal, formatting and a PDF are included. No minimum. |
| Turnaround | Most orders are delivered within a few hours; 24 hours at most for one to three pages as standard. Expedited (+$4.99 per page) takes about half the time. |
| Accepted by | USCIS, the NVC, courts, DMVs and other government agencies, universities, schools, credential evaluators such as WES and ECE, and employers in the United States — guaranteed, or your money back (terms). |
| Who translates | A professional human translator in the United States who works in Korean, never machine translation; a second reviewer checks it before delivery. |
| Notarization | Not needed for USCIS. When another office asks for it: $34.90 per order. |
| Paper copy | The certified PDF is included; a printed, signed copy by mail is from $19.95. |
There is no Korean birth certificate
South Korea abolished the family register (hojeok) in 2008 and replaced it with certificates drawn from a personal register. The Basic Certificate (기본증명서) records birth and name changes and is what is used in place of a birth certificate; the Family Relation Certificate (가족관계증명서) shows parents, spouse and children; the Marriage Relation Certificate (혼인관계증명서) shows current and past marriages; and there are adoption certificates as well.
Since 2016 each is issued in a general (일반) version that shows only current facts and a detailed (상세) version that shows the history — earlier marriages, recognitions, corrections. Offices that need the history need the detailed version, so check before translating. See the Korean family relation certificate page.
Names, hanja and the old register
Korean names put the surname first, and the same surname is romanized several ways — Lee, Yi or Rhee; Park or Bak — so a family can carry three spellings across its documents. We follow your passport, or the spelling you give us, consistently. Older records and transcripts of the old family register (제적등본) write names in Chinese characters (hanja), which are translated with the Korean reading.
Korean universities and many government offices issue English versions of transcripts and certificates themselves; if yours already is in English, it does not need translating, and we will say so.
Documents from South Korea
Each of these pages describes the document as South Korea issues it — the authority, the format, the annotations and what offices in the United States ask for: Birth Certificate · Marriage Certificate · Divorce Document · Criminal Record Certificate · Academic Transcript · High School Diploma · Korean University Diploma · Korean Articles of Incorporation · Bank Statement · Death Certificate · Disability Certificate · Korean driver's license · Expert Report · Family Relation Certificate · Lease Agreement · Legal Separation · Medical Records · Name Change · Korean Resident Registration Card · Passport · Paternity Acknowledgment · Power of Attorney · Property Deed · Vehicle Title.
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 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 of up to 250 words.
Frequently asked questions
Is a certified Korean translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. USCIS asks for a complete English translation and the translator's certification that it is accurate (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)); every translation carries that signed certification, and acceptance is guaranteed or your money back.
What do I submit instead of a birth certificate?
Usually the Basic Certificate (detailed version), often with the Family Relation Certificate. Check with the office or your attorney.
General or detailed version?
The detailed version shows past events — earlier marriages, recognitions, corrections. If the office needs the history, it needs that one.
My old register is in Chinese characters.
We translate hanja records too, with names given in their Korean reading.
How much does Korean to English translation cost?
$24.95 per page of up to 250 words, the same as every other language, with the signed certification, the translation of every stamp and seal, and formatting included. Most certificates are one or two pages and come back within 24 hours.
Ready to get started?
Upload your documents and receive your certified translation, typically within 24 hours.