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Certified translations for visa, immigration, nationality, family, identity and registration-related applications.
Document translation services
Certified Document Translations for Official UK Use
Send personal, academic, financial, identity or legal documents for professional translation into English, with the certification format required for your intended submission.
- Certified English translations
- Digital and printed copies
- Multiple documents accepted
Organisations that may request translated documents
These logos identify examples of receiving organisations. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement or guarantee acceptance.
A clear answer
When does a document need certified translation?
A certified translation may be required when a document written in another language must be reviewed in English as part of an immigration, legal, academic, financial or administrative process.
The translation should reproduce the relevant visible content and include certification details identifying the translator or translation provider. Requirements differ between authorities and application routes, so the instructions for the intended submission should be checked before ordering.
Send the document for review when you are uncertain whether a standard certified, notarised or apostilled format is required.
Documents covered
Documents we can help translate
The service covers common personal records and supporting evidence submitted for official review. Several related documents can be sent together in the same request.
Marriage and family records
Marriage certificates, divorce records and related documents used in spouse, partner, family and legal processes.
Academic documents
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and academic records required for admissions, employment or qualification checks.
Legal documents
Court papers, affidavits, orders and other legal paperwork that must be reviewed or submitted in English.
Passports and identity documents
Passports, national identity cards and other personal records used as identity or supporting evidence.
Financial documents
Bank statements, financial records and related evidence submitted for immigration, administrative or legal purposes.
Employment and professional records
Qualifications, licences, certificates and supporting records used for employment or professional verification.
Other supporting documents
Send the file for review when your document does not fit one of the categories listed above.
Common purposes
Where document translations are commonly used
The intended use of your documents helps determine the appropriate certification, formatting and delivery method. Tell us where the translation will be submitted so the requirements can be reviewed before work begins.
Visa and immigration applications
Personal, identity, family and financial evidence submitted for immigration, residency or nationality processes.
Home Office and UKVI submissions
Documents that must be available in English for review as part of a Home Office or UKVI application.
University and academic applications
Diplomas, transcripts and educational evidence submitted to universities, assessors or qualification bodies.
Marriage and family registration
Birth, marriage, divorce and family records used to establish identity, relationships or personal status.
Legal and court proceedings
Court papers, affidavits, orders and related documentation required in English during legal proceedings.
Employment and professional checks
Qualifications, certificates and supporting records used for employment, licensing or professional verification.
Certification options
Choose the right format for your submission
Different authorities and procedures may request different forms of certification. Provide the instructions you have received so the correct option can be confirmed.
Certified translation
A complete translation supplied with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy and identifying the translation provider.
Notarised translation
A certified translation whose signature or certification is formally witnessed or authenticated by a notary when requested.
Apostilled translation
A translation or associated certification that requires apostille legalisation for submission in another country.
A standard certified translation is suitable for many UK submissions,
but notarisation or apostille legalisation may be necessary when the
receiving authority expressly requests additional authentication.
How it works
From document upload to certified delivery
Send readable files and the intended purpose so the documents can be reviewed, translated, checked and delivered in the appropriate format.
Upload your documents
Send clear scans or photographs showing every page and all relevant visible information.
Receive your quote
The files and requirements are reviewed before the price and estimated turnaround are confirmed.
Translation and checking
The content is translated, formatted and checked for names, dates, numbers and other important details.
Receive your certified copy
Receive the completed translation by email, with a printed hard copy available when required.
Order requirements
What your translation includes and what to send
Complete source files and clear instructions help ensure that your translation reflects the original document and is prepared in the appropriate format.
What your certified translation includes
- A complete translation of the visible document content
- A written statement confirming the translation is accurate
- The translator’s or authorised official’s name and signature
- The date on which the translation was certified
- Contact details for the translator or translation provider
- References to visible stamps, seals and signatures where relevant
- Formatting that reflects the original structure where practical
What to send with your request
- A readable scan or high-quality photograph of every page
- Both sides of documents containing relevant information
- Files without cropped edges, glare, shadows or covered text
- The original language and required target language
- The intended authority, application or submission purpose
- Any deadline, hard-copy need or certification instructions
- Your preferred English spelling for names where applicable
Clear copies are normally sufficient
In most cases, clear scans or photographs can be used to prepare the translation. The receiving authority may still require the original document separately.
Need another language?
Translation is available from a wide range of languages into English. View the languages page or send the document for confirmation.
Not sure which translation format you need?
Upload the documents and include the receiving authority or intended purpose. The files can then be reviewed before the price, turnaround and appropriate certification format are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Document translation questions
Find practical answers about document types, certification, submission requirements, source files and delivery. Send your documents for review when your requirements are not covered below.
What types of documents do you translate?
Certified translations are available for many document types, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, identity records, academic documents, legal documents and financial records.
Do all documents need a certified translation?
No. Certification requirements depend on the receiving authority and intended use. Many immigration, legal and academic submissions require a certified translation when the original document is not in English.
Can you translate birth certificates for immigration applications?
Yes. Birth certificates can be translated and certified for visa, immigration, family, nationality and identity-related applications.
Do marriage certificates need translation for UK submissions?
A marriage certificate that is not in English may require a certified translation when submitted for a spouse, partner, family, registration or legal process.
Do you translate academic transcripts and diplomas?
Yes. Transcripts, diplomas, certificates and other academic records can be translated for university applications, employment and qualification verification.
Can you translate legal documents such as court papers?
Yes. Legal document translation can cover court records, affidavits, orders and other official paperwork required in English.
Do you translate passports and identity documents?
Yes. Passports, identity cards and related personal documents can be translated for official submissions and identity evidence.
Do financial documents need certified translation?
Bank statements and other financial records may require certified translation when submitted as supporting evidence. Check the instructions for the particular application.
Can multiple documents be translated in one request?
Yes. Several documents can be submitted together. Sending related files in one request also helps repeated names, dates and other details to be checked consistently.
Do I need to send the original documents?
In most cases, a clear scan or high-quality photograph is sufficient for preparing the translation. The receiving authority may still require the original document separately.
How long does a certified document translation take?
Turnaround depends on the language, document length, formatting and complexity. An estimated delivery time is confirmed after the files and requirements have been reviewed.
Will I receive a digital or printed translation?
A certified PDF can normally be delivered by email. A printed hard copy can also be arranged when the application or receiving authority requires physical paperwork.
Do I need notarisation or an apostille?
A standard certified translation is sufficient for many UK submissions. Notarisation or apostille legalisation may be required when an authority requests additional authentication.
How can I submit documents for translation?
Upload clear scans or photographs through the online order route. Include the intended use, relevant deadline and any certification or printed-copy instructions you have received.
Ready to continue?
Start your certified document translation order
Upload every page requiring translation and provide the intended submission, deadline and preferred delivery format.