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Portuguese to English — Certified Translation

Portuguese Translation in Short North

Professional Portuguese to English translation services for Short North residents. We prepare certified translations of Brazilian birth certificates, marriage and divorce records, court documents, academic transcripts, and other Portuguese-language materials for USCIS, Ohio courts, schools, and employers.

Asal Translation is part of Asal Multi Services. Visit our dedicated translation website for online service nationwide and Columbus document handoffs by arrangement.

Short North · Columbus Metro

Why this Translation Services page is written for Short North

Short North sits in Columbus Metro, home to Ohio State University, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase operations, and the rapidly growing Intel Ohio One semiconductor campus in Licking County. Franklin County, where Short North is located, is a small city where routine records come from the county seat and federal steps mean a drive to the nearest metro.

Columbus Metro families regularly need certified English translations of foreign birth, marriage, divorce, school, and police records for USCIS, schools, employers, and licensing boards. Our Franklin County clients receive translations that match the original document layout closely, with the certification statement formatted exactly how reviewing officers expect it.

a community where Somali, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Nepali are spoken every day across schools, workplaces, and houses of worship — and Short North, with a population near 8,000, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

most clients reach our Morse Rd office by jumping on the I-270 outerbelt and exiting at Cleveland Ave or Route 161. From Short North (ZIP 43215), the trip is roughly 6 miles each way.

The 6-mile drive from Short North (~12 min) is short enough that most clients prefer to drop off and pick up in person. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Short North clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Portuguese Translation Services in Short North

Short North and Franklin County have Portuguese-speaking residents primarily from Brazil. Brazilian civil records — certidão de nascimento, certidão de casamento — follow Brazilian registry formats that our translators are familiar with. We handle both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese documents.

Brazilian civil documents are issued by cartório (civil registry notary offices) and carry official seals, registration numbers, and notarial signatures. We translate all of these elements.

Our Columbus office serves all of Columbus Metro, including Short North. Whether you are preparing a USCIS application, responding to an RFE, enrolling children in school, or submitting documents to an Ohio court or employer, we provide certified translations with the signed certification statement that agencies require.

Common Portuguese Documents We Translate

✓Brazilian birth certificates (certidão de nascimento)
✓Brazilian marriage certificates (certidão de casamento)
✓Brazilian divorce decrees
✓Portuguese academic transcripts and diplomas
✓Brazilian court orders and legal documents
✓Police certificates from Brazil
✓Brazilian passports and consular records

How We Prepare Your Translation

1.

Provide your Portuguese document

2.

We identify Brazilian or European Portuguese and document type

3.

We translate all visible text including cartório stamps and notarial details

4.

We attach a certification statement

5.

You receive the complete certified translation

What to Bring

✓Original Portuguese document
✓Government-issued photo ID
✓USCIS or agency instructions

Certified translation is $50 per page, including a certification statement with a wet-ink signature. Online delivery includes a scanned signed copy; arrange a Columbus handoff for the original paper copy. Contact us to confirm the page count, timing, and any requested extras.

Languages We Translate

✓Arabic to English
✓Somali to English
✓French to English
✓Amharic to English
✓Swahili to English
✓Spanish to English
✓Tigrinya to English
✓Oromo to English
✓Nepali to English
✓Burmese to English
✓Pashto / Dari to English
✓Hindi / Urdu to English
✓Chinese to English
✓Kurdish to English
✓Portuguese to English
✓Haitian Creole to English

Not listed? Contact us — we work with specialist translators for additional languages.

Nearby Translation Pages

Portuguese Translation FAQ

Do you translate Brazilian birth certificates (certidão de nascimento) for USCIS?

Yes. Brazilian certidões are commonly required for I-130 family petitions and naturalization applications. We translate the complete document including the cartório registration details and any marginal annotations.

How fast is Portuguese-to-English translation near Short North?

Standard turnaround is 2–3 business days. Rush and same-day service for short documents are available at our Columbus office.

Do you handle European Portuguese documents as well as Brazilian?

Yes. We translate documents from both Brazil and Portugal. Brazilian and European Portuguese have vocabulary and spelling differences, but our translators handle both registers.

Need Translation Services in Short North?

Visit our Columbus office or call for a free quote. Most translations completed in 2–3 business days. Rush and same-day options available.

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231