Certified Indonesian Document Translation

A Penerjemah Tersumpah is an Indonesian sworn translator who has passed the national BNSP certification exam, been appointed by the Kementerian Hukum dan HAM (Ministry of Law and Human Rights), and taken a formal oath. Their translations carry legal equivalence to original documents under Indonesian law. You need a Penerjemah Tersumpah if your translated document will be used within Indonesia for domestic legal or administrative purposes. However, for international use — such as immigration applications to the United States (USCIS), United Kingdom (Home Office), Canada (IRCC), or Australia (Home Affairs) — these countries require certified translations meeting their own national standards, not specifically an Indonesian sworn translation. DoVisa provides translations certified to meet the requirements of your specific destination country.

Yes. USCIS requires that all foreign-language documents be accompanied by a certified English translation that includes the translator's certification statement declaring the translation is complete and accurate, along with the translator's name, signature, and date. Our translations of Indonesian documents — including Akta Kelahiran, Buku Nikah, Ijazah, SKCK, Kartu Keluarga, and all other Indonesian civil and legal documents — meet these USCIS requirements precisely. We have extensive experience with Indonesian-to-English translations for all USCIS visa categories, including family-based petitions (I-130), adjustment of status (I-485), K-1 fiance visas, and naturalization applications (N-400).

Our Indonesian certified translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger documents. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair, and the processing speed you select. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive immigration applications. Apostille processing through Kemenkumham is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote before work begins — no hidden fees.

These are two different types of Indonesian marriage documents. The Akta Perkawinan (marriage certificate) is issued by the Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil (Disdukcapil) for civil and non-Muslim religious marriages. The Buku Nikah (marriage book) is issued by the Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA, Office of Religious Affairs) for Muslim marriages and is a distinctive green booklet containing detailed information about the marriage ceremony, the couple, their witnesses, and the marriage guardian (wali). Since the majority of marriages in Indonesia are Muslim ceremonies, the Buku Nikah is the most commonly translated Indonesian marriage document. Both documents are recognized for immigration purposes, and DoVisa's translators are experienced with the specific formats and terminology of each.

Yes. Indonesia became a party to the Hague Apostille Convention on October 5, 2021, with the Convention entering into force on June 4, 2022. The competent authority is the Direktorat Jenderal Administrasi Hukum Umum within Kemenkumham. Apostille applications are submitted through the online portal at apostille.ahu.go.id, with a fee of IDR 150,000 per document. Eligible documents include civil registry certificates (Akta Kelahiran, Akta Perkawinan, Akta Kematian), academic certificates (Ijazah), notarial deeds, and court documents. Each apostille includes a QR code for digital verification. DoVisa can coordinate the entire apostille process on your behalf, including submission and international delivery.

Standard delivery for Indonesian document translations is 3-5 business days. Express 48-hour service is available for documents up to 5 pages. Same-day rush service is available for single-page vital records such as Akta Kelahiran (birth certificate), Akta Perkawinan (marriage certificate), and Akta Kematian (death certificate) when orders are placed before 10:00 WIB. For apostille services, additional processing time of 5-10 business days is typical, depending on Kemenkumham's current workload. We provide tracking updates throughout the process so you always know the status of your order.

The Kartu Keluarga (KK, or Family Card) is a uniquely Indonesian document issued by Disdukcapil that lists all members of a household, their personal details, family relationships, and Nomor Induk Kependudukan (NIK) identification numbers. It has no direct equivalent in most Western countries. Immigration authorities frequently request translations of the Kartu Keluarga because it provides a comprehensive overview of family relationships and household composition, which is particularly relevant for family-based visa applications, dependent visa claims, and proof of relationship for sponsorship cases. Our translators are experienced with the specific format and terminology of the KK, including accurate rendering of relationship designations and administrative codes.

For the translation process, clear digital scans or photographs are sufficient. Our translators work from the digital copies you upload through our secure portal. However, if you also need apostille services for your Indonesian documents, the original physical document must be presented at the Kemenkumham service point in Jakarta. For immigration applications, the receiving authority may require you to present the original document alongside the certified translation during your interview or appointment. We recommend keeping your originals safe and accessible. Our certified translations include a copy of the source document bound with the translation for reference.

Yes. We regularly translate Indonesian Ijazah (diplomas) and Transkrip Nilai (academic transcripts) for credential evaluation by WES (World Education Services), IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service), and other designated evaluation bodies in Canada and the United States. Our translators accurately render Indonesian academic terminology, including degree titles (Sarjana, Magister, Doktor), faculty names, accreditation details, and the Indonesian 0-4.0 grading scale with letter grade equivalencies. WES and other evaluation bodies consistently accept our translations without requiring amendments or additional documentation.

The Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), commonly referred to as a police clearance certificate, is issued by the Indonesian National Police (Polri) at the district police (Polres) or provincial police (Polda) level. It certifies that the holder has no criminal record or lists any recorded offenses. The SKCK contains the applicant's personal data, a photograph, fingerprint references, and the issuing officer's details. Immigration authorities worldwide require SKCK translations for visa applications. Our translators accurately render all fields, including police administrative terminology, rank designations, and the official clearance statement. For multi-country police clearance requirements, we can also translate SKCK documents from different Indonesian police jurisdictions.

Most immigration authorities accept digital PDF submissions of certified translations, particularly for online application systems. USCIS accepts PDF uploads through their online filing system. The UK Home Office accepts scanned certified translations uploaded through the UKVI application portal. IRCC Canada accepts digital copies through their online portal. The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts PDF uploads through ImmiAccount. DoVisa provides high-resolution certified PDF translations that are optimized for these digital submission systems. For authorities that require physical copies — such as during in-person interviews at embassies or immigration offices — we also ship original wet-ink certified hard copies via tracked international courier.

Many Indonesians, particularly those of Javanese origin, have single names without a surname (mononyms). This can create challenges when foreign forms require separate first-name and last-name fields. Our translators faithfully reproduce the name exactly as it appears on the original Indonesian document. When a document shows only a single name, we translate it as such and do not fabricate a surname or split the name arbitrarily. We can include a translator's note explaining that single names are common in Indonesian naming conventions, which helps immigration officers understand the discrepancy with their form fields. This approach aligns with USCIS, UK Home Office, and IRCC guidance on handling mononymous names from Indonesian documents.

Yes. The Indonesian Buku Nikah (marriage book for Muslim ceremonies) typically contains text in both Bahasa Indonesia and Arabic, including Quranic verses, the marriage contract (akad nikah) wording, and religious formulas. Our translators are experienced with this bilingual format and accurately translate both the Indonesian administrative content and the Arabic religious text. The Buku Nikah also includes specific Islamic marriage terminology such as mahar (dowry), wali (marriage guardian), and saksi (witnesses), which our translators render accurately in the target language while preserving the legal and religious significance of each term.