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Certified document translation
Official Translation Services for UKVI, Legal and Overseas Use
Send your document to a professional translation team for a clear, complete and carefully certified translation. We support individuals, businesses, solicitors and organisations preparing documents for official use in the UK or abroad.
- Signed and stamped certified PDF
- Standard and express options
- Hard copies available on request
Start with your document
Send a clear scan, PDF or photo.
Tell us where it will be submitted, and the team will confirm the suitable service, price and turnaround before work begins.
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Official-use formatting
Prepared clearly for the receiving authority.
Careful terminology checks
Names, dates, stamps and key details reviewed.
Confidential handling
Sensitive personal and business files treated with care.
Online ordering
Submit documents online at any time.
Choose the correct route
The right level of translation for the way your document will be used
A standard certified translation is sufficient for many UK submissions. Embassies, courts and overseas authorities may instead request notarisation, an apostille, a sworn translation or another specific format.
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Certified translation
For official, legal, immigration, academic, medical, business and
personal documents.
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UKVI and Home Office translation
Certified translations prepared with the details required for
independently verifiable immigration submissions.
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Notarised translation
An added level of verification where an overseas authority or legal
process asks for notarisation.
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Apostille translation support
For documents being prepared for official use abroad where apostille
or legalisation steps are required.
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Sworn translation
For jurisdictions and receiving bodies that specifically require a
translation completed or declared by a sworn translator.
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Urgent certified translation
Express support when an official document is needed quickly and the
deadline is confirmed before ordering.
UKVI certified translation
What a translation for a UK visa or Home Office application should contain
When a supporting document is not in English or Welsh, the application may need the original document together with a full certified translation that the Home Office can independently verify.
Requirements can vary by immigration route, so the instructions for the specific application and receiving authority should always be checked.
View UKVI translation support- Confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document
- The date on which the translation was completed
- The full name and signature of the translator or authorised company official
- The translator or translation company’s contact details
- Any additional certification or credentials required for the relevant application route
The guidance linked here does not direct applicants to a general public list of “UKVI-approved translators”. It focuses on a professional, independently verifiable translation containing the required certification details. Read the current GOV.UK supporting-document guidance .
Official documents
Documents commonly submitted for certified translation
One certificate, a full immigration file or a set of company documents can be reviewed before the order is confirmed. Send every page that contains text, stamps, seals, signatures or handwritten notes.
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Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
Passports, identity documents and driving licences
Police certificates and criminal record checks
Bank statements, payslips and tax documents
Degree certificates, diplomas and academic transcripts
Employment letters and professional documents
Medical records and supporting evidence
Court papers, contracts and legal documents
Immigration and sponsorship documents
Business and company records
Tenancy agreements and utility bills
Family registration and civil-status documents
Personal guidance
Not sure whether the document needs certification, notarisation or an apostille?
Tell the team what the document is, which language it is in and where it will be submitted. The receiving authority determines the level of certification, so checking that requirement before ordering can prevent avoidable delays and extra steps.
Certified
Commonly used for UK official, immigration, academic, legal and
administrative submissions.
Notarised
Adds notarial verification where the destination authority specifically
requests it.
Apostilled
Supports recognition abroad when the relevant UK document or notarised
certification needs an apostille.
Sworn
Used in countries or procedures that require a translation completed
or formally declared by a sworn translator.
A clear three-step process
Professional translations made easy
Share the document and destination first. The service, cost and expected delivery can then be confirmed before the translation is prepared.
Upload your documents
Send a readable scan, PDF or photograph and explain where the finished translation will be submitted.
Receive the translation
The document is translated, checked and delivered as a signed PDF, with a hard copy arranged when required.
Clear starting price
Certified translation from £29.99 per page
£29.99
standard service, from
The final price depends on the document, language pair, certification level, formatting and deadline. Your file can be reviewed and priced before you proceed.
See translation pricingDelivery options
Choose a timeframe that matches your submission deadline, subject to document review and availability.
- Standard: 2–3 days
- Next day: 1 day
- Same day: under 24 hours
- Digital PDF and optional hard copy
Customer feedback
Feedback from our customers
Customers describe a clear process, helpful guidance and professional presentation across immigration, legal and private document requests.
“Fast, clear and accepted without any issue.”
I needed a certified translation for my visa application and the team made the process very simple. They explained what was needed, confirmed the price quickly and delivered the translation on time. The document was accepted without any problem.
Sarah Mitchell
Immigration Client
“Very professional service from start to finish.”
We used Official Translation Service for legal document translation. The communication was clear, the formatting was accurate and the final certified translation looked very professional. I would be happy to use them again.
James Carter
Legal Client
“Helpful team and excellent turnaround.”
I was unsure whether I needed a certified or notarised translation, but the team guided me properly before I placed the order. The translation was completed quickly and sent as a signed PDF, exactly as requested.
Amina Rahman
Private Client
Questions customers ask
Official translation service FAQs
Confirm the receiving authority’s exact requirements before ordering, especially when the document will be used outside the UK.
Ask about your documentWhat is an official translation?
An official translation is a complete translation prepared for formal use and supplied with the certification details required for the intended authority. In the UK, this is often a certified translation containing a statement of accuracy, the date, the translator or translation company’s details, and a signature.
Can you provide a UKVI certified translation?
Yes. The service includes certified translations prepared for UKVI and Home Office submissions. Send the original document and explain the immigration route so the team can confirm the appropriate certification and turnaround.
Do I need a “UKVI-approved translator”?
Current GOV.UK guidance focuses on a full translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified and contains the required certification details. The guidance does not direct applicants to a general public list of “UKVI-approved translators”. Requirements can differ by route, so check the instructions for your application.
What should I send for a translation quote or order?
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph of every relevant page. Include the target language, the authority or organisation receiving the document, your deadline and whether a printed hard copy is required.
What is included with a certified translation?
The website states that completed certified translations are supplied as a signed and stamped PDF. The certification includes the information needed to identify the translation and confirm its accuracy, with hard copies available on request.
How do I know whether I need certified, notarised, sworn or apostilled translation?
The authority receiving the document decides the requirement. A certified translation is common for UK use, while an overseas authority may request notarisation, a sworn translation, an apostille or legalisation. Share the destination and purpose when requesting the service.
How quickly can an official document be translated?
The published pricing page lists a standard turnaround of 2–3 days, next-day service of 1 day and same-day service in under 24 hours. Availability depends on the document, language pair, certification level and time of submission.
How much does certified translation cost?
Standard certified translation is listed from £29.99 per page. The confirmed price depends on the content, language, layout, required certification and deadline, so the document is reviewed before the order proceeds.
Can I receive both a digital PDF and a printed copy?
Yes. Digital PDF delivery is available, and a hard copy can be arranged where the receiving authority or your own records require one.
Ready to begin?
Send the document and tell us where it will be used
The team will review the file, identify the appropriate translation route and confirm the price and expected delivery before the work starts.