Certified Chilean Document Translation

No. DoVisa provides certified translations for international use. Chilean traducciones oficiales are produced by peritos traductores designated by courts under Article 347 of the Código de Procedimiento Civil (CPC). These official translations are required when submitting foreign-language documents in Chilean judicial proceedings. DoVisa's certified translations are designed for a different purpose: they are accepted by USCIS, the UK Home Office, IRCC (Canada), the Australian DHA, and other countries that do not require the Chilean perito traductor system. If you need a traducción oficial for a Chilean court, a court-designated perito traductor is required, and DoVisa can coordinate this through our professional network.

We translate all types of Chilean documents including certificados de nacimiento (birth certificates), certificados de matrimonio (marriage certificates), certificados de defunción (death certificates), certificados de antecedentes (criminal record certificates), títulos profesionales (professional degrees), concentraciones de notas (academic transcripts), licencias de conducir (driving licenses), escrituras públicas (notarial deeds), RUN identity documents, certificados de sentencia de divorcio (divorce certificates), and all other official Chilean documents. All translations are certified and accepted by international immigration authorities.

Standard certified translation of Chilean documents is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is offered for select document types such as single-page vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates). Turnaround time depends on document length, complexity, and the language pair. Apostille or e-Apostille processing through Chile's competent authorities requires additional time beyond the translation itself.

DoVisa offers Chilean document translation to and from 100+ languages. The most common language pairs include Spanish to English, Spanish to German, Spanish to French, Spanish to Portuguese, Spanish to Chinese, Spanish to Italian, and Spanish to Japanese. We also translate from other languages into Spanish, as well as from indigenous Chilean languages such as Mapudungun. All translations include a formal certification statement regardless of the language pair selected.

Yes. USCIS requires certified translations with a translator's certificate of accuracy — DoVisa's certified translations meet this standard for all immigration application types including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization. The UK Home Office (UKVI) requires professional translations with the translator's credentials, a signed statement of accuracy, contact details, and date — our translations include all required elements. Neither USCIS nor UKVI requires a Chilean perito traductor designation. Our certified translations are also accepted by Canada IRCC, Australian DHA, and New Zealand Immigration.

It depends on where the translation will be used. If you are submitting foreign-language documents before a Chilean court, you may need a traducción oficial by a perito traductor designated under CPC Art. 347. For administrative submissions to Chilean authorities such as the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG), requirements vary — some processes accept certified translations while others may require a perito traductor. If you are submitting Chilean documents to authorities outside Chile — such as USCIS, the UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, or the Australian Department of Home Affairs — a certified translation from DoVisa is sufficient and fully accepted.

For most international immigration applications, notarization of the translation itself is not required. USCIS accepts certified translations without notarization. The UK Home Office similarly does not require notarization of the translator's work. However, if the receiving authority in the destination country requires additional authentication, DoVisa can arrange notarization as an add-on service. For documents being used in Hague Convention member countries, an apostille or e-Apostille from the appropriate Chilean competent authority under Ley N° 20.711 may be the relevant authentication rather than notarization.

Yes. Chile has been a Contracting Party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 30 August 2016 (instrument of accession deposited 16 December 2015), becoming the 112th Contracting State. Apostille competence in Chile is divided among five authorities under Ley N° 20.711: the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (generic competence), the Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos (judicial and notarial documents), the Ministerio de Educación (academic credentials), the Ministerio de Salud (health documents), and the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (civil registry documents). Chile also offers free e-Apostilles with QR code verification since 2016.

Chile's e-Apostille (apostilla electrónica) is a digital apostille issued electronically through the e-APP system, available since Chile joined the Hague Convention in August 2016. e-Apostilles are issued free of charge by Chile's competent authorities and carry a QR code that allows any receiving authority worldwide to verify the apostille's authenticity online at consulta.apostilla.gob.cl. Documents bearing an advanced electronic signature (Firma Electrónica Avanzada, FEA) can receive an e-Apostille entirely online. DoVisa can coordinate the e-Apostille process for your Chilean documents as part of our translation and authentication service.

DoVisa's Chilean translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger projects. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair, and processing speed. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive projects. Apostille and e-Apostille processing through Chile's competent authorities is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote — no hidden fees.

The RUN (Rol Único Nacional) is Chile's national identification number, assigned to every Chilean citizen and registered foreigner by the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación (SRCeI). The RUN appears on virtually all official Chilean documents — from birth certificates to professional degrees — and follows the format 12.345.678-K with a verification digit. When translating Chilean documents, DoVisa preserves the exact RUN format and includes a contextual note explaining that this is Chile's national identification number, ensuring that receiving authorities abroad (USCIS, UK Home Office, IRCC, DHA) understand its function.

Yes. DoVisa translates handwritten Chilean documents including older civil registry entries, historical records, and personal correspondence. Older Chilean vital records from the Registro Civil may contain handwritten entries in traditional calligraphic styles that require specialized reading skills. Our translators experienced with Chilean handwriting conventions can interpret these documents accurately. For best results, upload the highest quality scan possible — at least 300 DPI resolution — to ensure all handwritten text is legible for the translator.

You will receive your certified translation in two formats. First, a high-resolution PDF is delivered via email for immediate use — suitable for digital submissions to USCIS, the UK Home Office, or other authorities that accept electronic documents. Second, the original signed hard copy with the translator's wet signature, credentials, and certification statement is shipped via tracked international courier. For apostilled or e-Apostilled documents, the apostille certificate is included with the delivery. Both the digital and physical versions are legally valid certified translations.