Russian marriage certificate translation
Certified and notarized English translation of marriage certificates from Russia, the USSR, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries that issue documents in Russian. $25 for a standard certificate from Russian or Ukrainian into English, ready in 1–2 days.
Every line of your certificate, including stamps
A Russian marriage certificate — свидетельство о заключении брака — is issued by the civil registry office (ZAGS). We translate the whole document word for word, so the English version matches the original line by line:
- Last name, first name and patronymic of both spouses
- Citizenship and, on older forms, ethnicity
- Date and place of birth of each spouse
- Date of marriage in figures and in words
- Marriage record (act) number and date
- Last names taken after the marriage
- Place of state registration (ZAGS office)
- Date of issue and official's signature
- Round seal, stamps and handwritten notes
- Series and number of the certificate
See what your translation will look like
Two real translations from our files. Names, dates and numbers are replaced with sample data.
- Layout mirrors the original, so officers can compare line by line
- Stamps and seals are described in brackets; signatures marked [Signed]
- Dates in U.S. format — month, day, year
- Names spelled exactly as in your U.S. documents
Marriage certificates we translate
From Soviet-era booklets to the newest Russian forms — and archival marriage records issued when the original is lost.
Personal data on all images is hidden for privacy.
Names are where most mistakes happen
A marriage certificate usually changes someone's last name — so the spelling has to match the passport, Green Card and Social Security records exactly.
Patronymic stays in
The patronymic (e.g. Sergeyevich) is not a middle name, but it is part of the name on the certificate. We keep it, so the translation matches the original exactly.
Male and female surnames
Russian last names change with gender — Ivanov for the husband, Ivanova for the wife. We translate each form as written and explain it in a note if needed.
Your spelling, not ours
Tell us how your names are spelled in your U.S. documents or foreign passport and we'll use exactly that — no conflicting versions between your forms.
Who asks for a translated marriage certificate
USCIS requires a full English translation of every foreign-language document, with the translator's certification that it is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate. Our certified translation meets that requirement — and we notarize it at no extra charge.
- Green Card through marriage — Forms I-130 and I-485, and immigrant visas processed by the NVC
- Naturalization — Form N-400, when your name changed through marriage
- Social Security and DMV — changing your last name on your SSN card, driver's license or REAL ID
- Courts — divorce, custody and inheritance cases in the U.S.
- Banks, insurers and employers — spousal benefits and name changes on accounts
Standard marriage certificate, Russian or Ukrainian → English. Archival records (Form No. 28), other languages and English → Russian are quoted individually.
- Certified and notarized
- Draft sent to you to check names and dates
- PDF by email in 1–2 days
- Hard copy by mail: Regular USPS +$13, Priority +$18, Priority Express +$39
Four simple steps
Send your documents
Scan or photograph your document — we accept all file types. Email it to us or send it on WhatsApp.
Make a payment
We email the price, turnaround and payment details. Pay by card, PayPal or Zelle, and send the English spelling of names.
Review the draft
We send a draft so you can check that names, dates and details match your other documents.
Done!
Receive your certified, notarized translation as a PDF by email, or by mail with wet signatures and stamps.
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Marriage certificate translation questions
Will USCIS accept your translation?
Yes. Each translation comes with a signed certificate of translation accuracy stating that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from Russian (or Ukrainian) into English — exactly what USCIS asks for. We also notarize it, which USCIS does not strictly require but many other offices do.
Is a Soviet (USSR) marriage certificate still valid?
Yes. Certificates issued in the USSR remain valid civil status documents, and we translate them regularly — including Soviet republics such as Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Stamps with the coat of arms of the Soviet republic are described in the translation.
Do you need the original certificate?
No. A clear scan or phone photo of both sides is enough. Include any stamps or notes on the back — we translate everything on the document.
Do I need an apostille?
For USCIS and most U.S. agencies — no, a certified translation is enough. An apostille may be needed for some courts or when a document is used outside the U.S. If you're not sure, tell us where you're submitting it and we'll advise.
I lost my marriage certificate. What can I do?
You can request a duplicate certificate (повторное свидетельство) or an archival statement of marriage registration from the ZAGS office where the marriage was registered. We translate both, including the Form No. 28 statement.
Our marriage was dissolved. Which document do I need?
Usually both the marriage certificate and the divorce certificate or court decision. Some archival statements also note that the marriage was dissolved — we translate that note too. Send us everything you have and we'll tell you what you need.
Is a PDF copy enough?
Most of our clients order the PDF only — it's what you upload for online USCIS filings. If an office asks for a paper copy with wet signatures and stamps, choose mail delivery when you order.