Chinese copyright registration certificate (作品登记证书) translation
Copyright registration certificates (作品登记证书) are issued by Chinese copyright authorities and record ownership of literary, artistic, photographic or audiovisual works. They supplement original-contributions evidence in EB-1A and NIW cases. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical copyright registration certificate is 1 page per certificate. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026
Where it's used
- EB-1A original contributions (supporting)
- NIW substantial merit
- O-1 visas
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page per certificate
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Registration number, work title, category, author, copyright owner and creation / first-publication dates translated
- Work title matches the recommendation letters and publication evidence
Every translation includes
Every Smartlink Translation order includes the same five-part delivery kit: a submission-ready translation (.docx + .pdf, laid out like the original), a signed translator's certification under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), our PSB-registered bilingual translation seal (seal code 11011210314198), a project quality report scored on the MQM translation-quality framework (six dimensions per file), and free revisions for 24 months — with an itemized quote within 3 minutes of upload. Text inside images and seals is translated in place at no extra charge. Certification rule: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Registration presented as impact proof
Registration shows authorship, not influence; pair it with publication, sales or citation evidence.
FAQ
How much does a certified copyright registration certificate translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical copyright registration certificate is 1 page per certificate. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Is a copyright registration certificate the same as a software copyright certificate?
No. Software has its own registration certificate (软件著作权登记证书); 作品登记证书 covers other works such as books, artwork, photos and videos. Both are one page and priced by character count.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
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One transparent price includes the translation, translator's declaration and bilingual seal — the quote you see is the final price.