Certified translation
Common for UK submissionsA complete translation supplied with a certification statement confirming its accuracy, together with identifying and contact details for the translator or translation provider.
Certified translation services
Certified Translation Services for Official UK Documents
Send personal, academic, financial or legal documents for professional translation into English, with the certification details required for formal applications and official review.
Urgent and same-day requests may be available after the document, language and required certification have been reviewed.
- Certified English translations
- Digital delivery
- Printed copies when required
- Multiple languages supported
Translation formats
Choose the right certification for your translation
The appropriate format depends on the receiving authority and where the translated document will be used. Check the instructions supplied with your application before ordering additional authentication.
Notarised translation
Additional witnessingA certified translation whose relevant signature or certification is witnessed by a notary when the receiving organisation requests an additional level of verification.
Apostilled translation
For specified overseas useTranslation and legalisation arrangements for documents that must carry an apostille before being presented to an authority in another country.
Document translation
Documents we can help translate
Translation services are available for personal, educational, financial and legal records used in immigration, academic, administrative and other formal processes.
Explore document translation servicesBirth certificates
Certified translations for visa, nationality, identity, family and other official applications.
Marriage certificates
Translations for spouse applications, family processes, legal use and official registration.
Academic documents
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and academic records prepared for formal assessment.
Legal documents
Court documents, affidavits, orders and other legal paperwork requiring an English translation.
Passports and identity records
Passport pages, identity cards and supporting personal documents submitted to official authorities.
Financial documents
Bank statements, financial records and supporting evidence used in formal applications.
Certification requirements
What a certified translation includes
A certified translation should be complete, accurately represent the original document and contain enough information for the translation provider to be independently identified and contacted.
- A complete translation of the visible original document
- A written statement confirming the translation is accurate
- The translator’s or authorised official’s full name
- The relevant signature and date of certification
- Contact details for the translator or translation provider
- References to visible stamps, seals and signatures where relevant
- Formatting that reflects the original layout where practical
How it works
Order your translation in four clear steps
Send readable documents and explain where they will be used. The service, cost and estimated delivery time can then be confirmed before translation begins.
Send your documents
Upload clear scans or high-quality photographs showing every relevant part of each page.
Receive confirmation
The files, language, certification requirements, price and estimated turnaround are reviewed.
Translation and checking
The document is translated, formatted and checked for names, dates, numbers and important details.
Receive the certified copy
Receive the completed translation digitally, with a printed copy arranged when the intended submission requires one.
Languages
Certified translations from multiple languages into English
The service covers many European, Asian and Middle Eastern languages. Send the document for review when your language is not listed.
View translation languages- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- German
- Portuguese
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Polish
- Russian
- Chinese
Before uploading
Prepare your documents for an accurate quote
Clear and complete source files make it easier to assess the work, reproduce the content accurately and avoid preventable questions.
What to send
- A clear scan or photograph of every page requiring translation.
- The front and back where both sides contain information.
- Uncropped files without glare, shadows or covered text.
- The intended authority, application or purpose.
- Your deadline and preferred delivery format.
Details that help prevent corrections
- The preferred English spelling of names when an established spelling already exists.
- Copies of related documents where the same names, dates or places appear.
- Instructions received from the organisation reviewing the translation.
- Confirmation of whether a printed copy, notarisation or apostille has been requested.
Original documents are not normally required to prepare the translation. Clear scans or photographs are generally sufficient, although the receiving organisation may separately ask to see the original.
Common purposes
When certified translation services may be needed
A certified translation is commonly requested when a receiving organisation must assess a document that is not written in English or Welsh.
Visa and immigration applications
Personal, identity, relationship and financial evidence submitted with Home Office or UKVI applications.
Spouse and family applications
Birth, marriage, divorce and related records used to establish relationships or personal status.
University and academic use
Diplomas, transcripts and educational records required for admissions or qualification assessment.
Legal proceedings
Court papers, affidavits and other legal documents that must be understood in English.
Employment and professional checks
Qualifications, certificates and supporting records used for employment or professional verification.
Official registrations
Personal and administrative documents required for marriage, family, identity and other formal processes.
Delivery planning
Turnaround depends on the document and service required
The delivery estimate is confirmed after reviewing the language, number of pages, legibility, formatting and required certification. Mention a fixed deadline before placing the order.
Questions and answers
Translation service FAQs
Answers to common questions about documents, certification, languages, delivery and ordering.
Still unsure which service applies? Contact the translation team
What types of translation services do you provide?
Certified translations are available for personal, academic, financial and legal documents required for Home Office, UKVI and other formal submissions. Notarised and apostilled translation arrangements may also be available when specifically required.
What is included in a certified translation?
It includes a complete translation of the document and a certification statement confirming its accuracy, together with the relevant name, signature, certification date and contact details.
What documents can you translate?
Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, passports, identity records, academic transcripts, diplomas, court documents, bank statements and other supporting records.
Do I need a notarised or apostilled translation?
A standard certified translation is suitable for many UK submissions. Notarisation or an apostille is normally only needed when the receiving organisation or an overseas procedure specifically asks for additional authentication.
Do you translate documents into languages other than English?
The main service focuses on translating documents into English for official use in the UK. Other language combinations may be possible depending on the document and request.
Do I need to send my original documents?
In most cases, a clear scan or high-quality photograph is enough to prepare the translation. The receiving authority may still ask you to retain or separately submit the original document.
How long does a translation take?
Turnaround depends on the language, number of pages, formatting, legibility, complexity and certification required. An estimated delivery time is confirmed after the files have been reviewed.
Are translations suitable for Home Office or UKVI applications?
Translations can be prepared with the certification details normally required for official submissions. Requirements differ between application routes, and final acceptance remains with the authority reviewing the documents.
How do I request a translation?
Upload clear copies through the online order route and include the intended purpose, language, deadline and certification instructions. The service, price and estimated turnaround can then be confirmed.
Ready to continue?
Send your documents for translation review
Upload every page requiring translation and include your intended authority, deadline and any instructions concerning printed copies, notarisation or apostille legalisation.