What a marriage certificate translation must cover
- Both spouses' full names as written, including any name taken at marriage.
- Date and place of the marriage, and the registry office, book and entry numbers.
- Parents and witnesses, if listed.
- The property regime, if the certificate states one (for example separación de bienes or comunhão parcial de bens).
- Margin notes, such as a later divorce or correction.
- Seals, signatures and any apostille, described in brackets.
How to translate a marriage certificate with LoreAI
- Scan the certificate, front and back.
- Upload it and choose the target language.
- Check names, dates and numbers against the original and add notes for seals and signatures.
- Add a signed translator's certification if the receiver needs one. For USCIS, use the certificate of translation template.
The example above shows why step 3 matters. The field Pais (parents) came back as COUNTRY, twice, because the Portuguese word for country, país, differs only by an accent. The dates and registration numbers came back as written. The label takes seconds to fix in Word, but only if someone reads the file.
Using it with USCIS
If a USCIS form asks for your marriage certificate and it is not in English, the same rule applies as for any document. Submit a full English translation with the translator's certification of competence and accuracy. The USCIS translation guide has the details.
Questions people ask
Do both spouses' names have to match their passports?
Translate the names exactly as the certificate writes them, even if a passport spells them differently. If the spellings differ, the receiver may ask you to explain it separately.
Does LoreAI handle church marriage certificates?
Yes, the same way. Receivers often want the civil registry certificate rather than the church one, so check which they need.
Is the translation certified?
Not by LoreAI. A competent bilingual person checks it and signs the certification.