Professional translation services should be familiar with these types of documents. This is why it is important to hire an agency to handle them. You can do the translation yourself but it is better to have it done by a professional translation service to ensure that the product is of high quality. Although the process of USCIS-acceptable birth certificate translation is quick, it's best to wait until you are ready before you rush. The USCIS-acceptable fee for translation of birth certificates is $49. Additional $56 can be paid for notarization if you are a foreign national.