Chinese kinship certificate (亲属关系证明) translation
A kinship certificate (亲属关系证明) is issued by a police station, community office or notary to prove relationships such as parent–child. It often fills gaps when a birth certificate is missing and supports gift or inheritance funds in source-of-funds cases. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. 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
- Family-based petitions where a birth certificate is unavailable
- Gifted or inherited funds in EB-5 source-of-funds
- Dependant visas that need extra relationship evidence
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Every person's name, date of birth and stated relationship translated individually
- Issuing authority, reference number and date preserved
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
Relationship terms rendered loosely
Chinese relationship terms are precise (e.g. paternal vs maternal grandparents); the English must keep that precision.
Names that don't match passports
Romanize each person exactly as on their passport so the certificate ties to the rest of the file.
FAQ
How much does a certified kinship certificate translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. 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.
Can a kinship certificate replace a birth certificate?
It is secondary evidence. Officers generally expect primary evidence first; when that is unavailable, explain why and submit secondary evidence such as this certificate.
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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