Chinese resident ID card (身份证) translation
The Chinese Resident Identity Card (居民身份证) proves identity and registered address. Front and back are translated together — name, sex, ethnicity, date of birth, address, the 18-digit ID number, issuing authority and validity period. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical resident id card is 1 page (front and back on one page). 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 · 27 of these documents appear in the 387 client quote sheets we analyzed (Sep 2026)
Where it's used
- Identity evidence supporting passports and civil documents
- Cross-checking ID numbers that appear on the hukou, birth and marriage certificates
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page (front and back on one page)
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Both sides translated, including the issuing public security bureau and validity period
- Addresses use one consistent administrative-division rendering across the case
- The 18-digit ID number is checked digit by digit
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Only the photo side translated
The reverse side carries the issuing authority and validity dates; leaving it out makes the translation incomplete.
Address rendered differently from the hukou
The registered address on the ID card should be translated the same way as on the hukou booklet so the two documents visibly match.
FAQ
How much does a certified resident id card translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical resident id card is 1 page (front and back on one page). 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.
Do I need my ID card translated if I already have a passport?
Many filings don't require it, but attorneys often include it because the ID number ties together the hukou, birth and marriage certificates. Include it if your checklist asks for it.
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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