Kabin Nama Translation to English
Certified Bangla Kabin Nama translation for UK Visas and Immigration, USCIS, and IRCC Canada. Delivery within 24 hours for documents up to 3 pages. Full refund if an authority rejects it.
A certified Kabin Nama translation is a complete English translation of a Bangladeshi Muslim marriage certificate. It comes with a signed Certificate of Accuracy and is used as proof of marriage with UKVI, USCIS, and IRCC. Every clause, dower amount, and signature is translated in full, and an independent professional translator is the safest choice for an immigration file. The price is $22.99 per page, and documents up to 3 pages are delivered within 24 hours. You get a full refund if an authority rejects it.
What Is a Kabin Nama?
The Kabin Nama (কাবিননামা) is the official Bangladeshi marriage registration certificate, issued under the Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act 1974 on Form No. 1601. It is prepared by a licensed Kazi, the state-appointed marriage registrar, and formally recorded after the marriage is solemnized. The document is the primary legal proof of marriage for Bangladeshi Muslims in all civil and immigration proceedings abroad.
The Kabin Nama records both spouses' full names, the dower (mahr) amount in Bangladeshi Taka, and the date and place of the marriage. It also has the signatures or thumbprints of both parties, witness names, and the Kazi's seal. Older handwritten Kabin Namas from Sylhet, Chittagong, and rural Union Parishads may include additional handwritten margin entries specific to local practice.
The Kabin Nama is written entirely in Bangla. A certified English translation is required by UK Visas and Immigration for spouse visa applications. USCIS requires one for I-130 marriage petitions. IRCC requires one for Canadian spousal sponsorship.
Note for applicants: The Bangladeshi Kabin Nama is a different document from the Pakistani Nikah Nama. The Nikah Nama is completed by the Nikah registrar at the marriage and filed with the Union Council under separate Pakistani legislation. If your marriage was registered in Bangladesh, the document is a Kabin Nama. We translate both, but the field structures differ and require translators with specific knowledge of each country's registration format.
Types of Kabin Nama We Translate
Bangladeshi marriage registration certificates come in several formats depending on the year of registration, the issuing Kazi office, and the district. We translate all versions with equal accuracy and certification.
Standard Printed Kabin Nama (Form No. 1601)
The most common format, printed on official government paper with pre-set Bangla fields completed by the Kazi in handwriting or typescript. This is the version most often submitted to UKVI, USCIS, and IRCC for spouse and family visa applications.
Older Handwritten Kabin Nama
Pre-printed forms completed entirely by hand, common in marriages registered before the 1990s in Sylhet, Comilla, and rural districts. These often include regional Bangla script variations and handwritten margin entries. Our translators have specific experience with these documents, including those originating in Sylhet Division, where the majority of British Bangladeshis have family roots.
Kabin Nama with MOFA Attestation
A Kabin Nama that has been authenticated by Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use. We translate attested copies including all MOFA stamps and endorsements, noting every official marking clearly in the English translation as required by immigration standards.
Court-Certified Marriage Record
If the original Kabin Nama is lost or disputed, you can get a court-issued copy or certified extract of the marriage record. These come from the local registry or a Family Court in Bangladesh. We translate these official certified copies with the same accuracy and certification as the original document.
Who Needs a Certified Kabin Nama Translation?
About 7.4 million Bangladeshis live abroad according to the IOM, with large communities in the UK, US, and Canada. In England and Wales, 644,881 people reported Bangladeshi ethnicity in the 2021 Census, and about 35% of Tower Hamlets residents are Bangladeshi. Many of these families need a certified Kabin Nama translation for spouse visa and family immigration applications.
| Country / Authority | Application Type | Why Translation Is Required |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (UKVI) | Spouse Visa, Family Visa, ILR Settlement | UKVI requires a certified English translation of all foreign-language documents submitted with any visa or settlement application. The Kabin Nama is the primary document establishing the validity of the marriage. |
| United States (USCIS) | I-130 Petition, I-485 Adjustment, K-1 Fiancé Visa | USCIS requires a certified translation of every document not in English. The Kabin Nama must be translated in full. The translator signs a certification that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate. The certificate should also give the translator's printed name, date and contact information. |
| US Embassy Bangladesh | US Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews | Check the US Embassy Dhaka document checklist for your visa category. Where it asks for a certified English translation of the Kabin Nama as proof of marriage, our translation can be used. |
| Canada (IRCC) | Spousal Sponsorship, Family Class Immigration | IRCC accepts documents in English or French. A Kabin Nama in Bangla needs a translation from a certified translator, or one sworn in an affidavit before an authorized person. The translator cannot be you, your family member or your representative. |
| Courts and Legal Proceedings | Inheritance, Custody, Property, Legal Evidence | Courts in the UK, US, and Canada require certified translations of all foreign-language documents submitted in legal proceedings. The Kabin Nama is frequently required in inheritance, custody, and property cases involving Bangladeshi nationals. |
What Sets Our Kabin Nama Translation Apart
A Bangladeshi Kabin Nama is not a standard marriage certificate. It has structured fields set by Bangladesh's Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act 1974. It also has a dower clause in Bangladeshi Taka, witness sections, and a Kazi registration seal.
Older documents from Sylhet and other rural districts may be entirely handwritten in regional Bangla script. A single missing field or misread entry can cause UKVI, USCIS, or IRCC to reject your application.
Specialists in the Kabin Nama's Exact Field Structure We know the full layout of Form No. 1601: both parties' names, the dower amount, witness sections, Kazi registration details, and any additional conditions. Every field is translated in full, including handwritten margin entries that general translators often overlook.
Accurate Translation of the Dower and Any Special Conditions The dower (mahr) amount and any additional clauses written in Bangla are critical for visa officers assessing the validity of the marriage. We translate these precisely so there is no ambiguity about the marriage terms.
Prepared for UK, US, and Canadian Spouse Visas Each translation carries a signed Certificate of Accuracy with the translator's name, date, and contact details, which UKVI and USCIS ask for. IRCC separately requires a certified translator or an affidavit. The same translation can be used across multiple applications, saving both time and cost.
Experience with Older Sylheti and Rural Kabin Namas Many Londoni families hold Kabin Namas registered in Sylhet, Moulvibazar, or Habiganj going back to the 1970s and 1980s. These are often handwritten in Bangla with regional script variations. Our translators have specific experience with these documents and handle all illegible sections per immigration standards.
$22.99 Flat Rate Per Page, Same Price Regardless of Complexity Whether your Kabin Nama is handwritten, includes MOFA attestation stamps, or spans multiple pages, the price remains $22.99 per page. No per-word fees, no extra charge for older formats or Kazi seals.
100% Acceptance Guarantee, UKVI, USCIS, IRCC If the authority rejects your Kabin Nama translation because of a translation problem, we refund your order in full. Just send us the rejection notice. Free revisions are included for 14 days after delivery; after that, a small revision fee applies.
How Our Kabin Nama Translation Process Works
You can order without posting anything. Upload a scan or clear photo of the Kabin Nama and we email the certified PDF back to you.
Upload
Upload every page of the Kabin Nama, including the Kazi seal and any handwritten margin notes
Translate
A Bangla translator who handles Kazi-registered marriage records takes your file
Certify
The translator signs a Certificate of Accuracy confirming the English is complete and accurate
Deliver
The certified PDF reaches your inbox within 24 hours for documents up to 3 pages
$22.99 / page
Signed Certificate of Accuracy included. No hidden fees. Delivery within 24 hours for documents up to 3 pages; 12-hour rush is $7 more per page.
What Your Kabin Nama Translation Includes
Every Kabin Nama translation we deliver covers the full document. That includes both parties' names and details, the dower amount, and the marriage date and place. It also includes witness entries, the Kazi's signature and seal, and any MOFA attestation or court endorsements. The dower amount and any special conditions are translated exactly as written.
Complete English Translation Every field, heading, handwritten entry, margin note, and annotation is translated in full. Nothing is left blank or summarized.
Certificate of Accuracy A signed statement from the translator that the English is complete and accurate, with their name, date and contact details, printed on our letterhead. It gives the details these authorities look for.
Format Matching the Original Fields appear in the same order as on your Kabin Nama. An officer can set the English beside the Bangla original and check each line, including the dower clause.
Stamp and Seal Notation All Kazi stamps, MOFA attestation marks, court endorsements, and witness signatures on the original are clearly noted in the translation. Immigration standards require this.
PDF Delivery by Email The certified PDF arrives by email within 24 hours for documents up to 3 pages, ready to attach to your visa or immigration application.
Free Revision if Needed Free revisions are included for 14 days after delivery. After that, a small revision fee applies.
Other Bangladeshi Documents You May Need Translated
A Kabin Nama seldom completes a file on its own. A spouse or family application usually adds identity and prior-marriage papers, and each one written in Bangla needs its own certified English translation. Looking for Bengali-language translation beyond Bangladeshi documents specifically? See our Bengali to English certified translation page.
For a UK spouse visa, the Kabin Nama is almost always submitted alongside a certified Bangla birth certificate translation to establish both parties' identities. If either party has been previously married in Bangladesh, a certified Talaq Nama translation is also required before the application can proceed. For applicants with Bangladeshi educational qualifications being assessed abroad, a certified educational certificate translation may also be needed.
All your documents can be uploaded together in a single order and translated concurrently within the same 24-hour turnaround. For a full overview of every Bangladeshi government document immigration authorities require, visit our Bangladeshi document translation services page. As Bangladesh's equivalent of a marriage certificate, the Kabin Nama is requested wherever a marriage certificate translation would be. To compare how each authority handles certification, see our UKVI translation, USCIS certified translation, and IRCC translation pages.
Two guides answer the questions we hear most: how marriage and divorce certificates are translated, and what UKVI requires from a translation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kabin Nama Translation
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