Certified translation
The usual route for academic, employment and general administrative submissions that request a certified translation.
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Academic document translation
Certified Degree Certificate Translation
Have your degree certificate translated and certified for a university, employer, professional body, immigration application or another official submission. Send a clear copy online and receive the completed translation in the agreed digital or printed format.
- Certified PDF supplied by email
- Printed copies available on request
- Standard and express options
A complete translation prepared with certification information for official submission.
Clear service explanation
What is a certified degree certificate translation?
A certified degree certificate translation is a complete translation of an academic award document accompanied by a statement confirming that the translation accurately represents the original.
The completed document can be prepared for submission to universities, employers, professional registration bodies, immigration authorities and other organisations that require information from the certificate in another language.
Relevant qualification titles, institution names, award dates, grades, classifications, stamps, seals and official notes are represented clearly. The certification includes the appropriate identifying information, date and signature or agency details.
Check the recipient’s instructions before ordering.
The university, employer or authority receiving the document determines
whether an ordinary certified translation or an additional formality such
as notarisation, an apostille or a sworn translation is required.
Common submission purposes
Where degree certificate translations are used
The required certification route depends on the organisation receiving your qualification and the purpose of the submission.
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University and postgraduate applications
For admissions, further study, scholarships and academic qualification checks where an English translation is requested.
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Employment and HR verification
For applications, onboarding checks or confirmation of academic qualifications by an employer.
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Professional registration
For licensing, membership or registration with a professional body that needs to review an overseas qualification.
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Visa and immigration applications
For immigration routes where a degree certificate forms part of the supporting evidence and is not already in the required language.
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Overseas and administrative submissions
For embassies, government departments or other organisations that request a translated copy of the qualification.
What the service covers
Details included in the translation
All visible and relevant information should be provided so that the translated certificate can be reviewed as a complete document.
- Professional document translation
- Certification statement
- Translation date
- Stamp and signature or agency details
- Digital PDF delivery
- Optional printed hard copy
Qualification
Degree type, qualification title, field of study and any honours or
distinctions shown on the certificate.
Institution
University, college, awarding institution, faculty or department names
shown in the source document.
Award information
Award dates, completion dates, classifications, grades and other
qualification details that are visibly recorded.
Personal details
The graduate’s name and any other personal information appearing on the
certificate.
Official markings
Legible stamps, seals, signatures, reference numbers, annotations and
official notes.
Certification
A statement, date and identifying information confirming the status of
the completed translation.
Prepare your request
What to send with your degree certificate
Complete information makes it easier to review the certificate, confirm the appropriate service and provide an accurate cost and turnaround.
- A clear scan or photograph Include the full certificate with every edge, seal, signature and reference number visible.
- The source and target languages State the document’s current language and the language required for the completed translation.
- The receiving organisation Name the university, employer, professional body, immigration authority or other recipient.
- Any written instructions Attach certification, formatting or submission requirements supplied by the receiving organisation.
- Your required date and format Confirm the exact deadline and whether you need a digital PDF, printed copy or both.
How the service works
From document upload to certified delivery
The document, intended use and certification requirements are reviewed before the translation begins.
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Send the certificate
Upload a complete, readable scan or photograph and provide the language, recipient and deadline.
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Translate and certify
Qualification details, dates, classifications, stamps and notes are translated and checked before certification.
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Receive the translation
The certified PDF is sent by email. A printed hard copy can also be provided by post when requested.
Timing and delivery
Choose the format required by the recipient
Standard degree certificate translations are usually completed within 2–3 working days. An express service may be available when a shorter deadline has been confirmed.
The final timing depends on the language, document legibility, content, certification requirements and when the order is confirmed.
Tell the team the exact submission deadline rather than simply requesting
an urgent service. This allows the appropriate turnaround and delivery
route to be checked before work begins.
2–3
Working days
Usual standard turnaround
PDF
Digital copy
Certified translation delivered by email
POST
Printed copy
Available when a physical document is required
EXP
Express service
Subject to document review and availability
Certification requirements
Which translation route do you need?
These services are not interchangeable. Follow the instructions issued by the institution or authority receiving your degree certificate.
UKVI translation
For a visa, settlement, citizenship or another Home Office application requiring independently verifiable translation details.
View UKVI translation →Notarised translation
Used when the receiving organisation specifically asks for the translator or translation to be verified before a notary.
View notarised translation →Apostille translation
Relevant when documents intended for use abroad require the additional legalisation route specified by the receiving authority.
View apostille translation →Sworn translation
May be requested by an overseas authority operating under a sworn translator system.
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Before uploading
Avoid delays with a complete submission
Check the file and the recipient’s instructions before placing the order. Missing or unclear information can require follow-up questions before the translation can begin.
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Sending a cropped photograph
Include every edge of the certificate and make sure stamps, seals, signatures and reference numbers remain visible.
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Omitting a relevant reverse side
Send the back of the document when it contains endorsements, verification details or additional official text.
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Not naming the receiving organisation
The intended recipient helps determine whether certification, notarisation, an apostille or another route may be required.
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Using inconsistent name spellings
Provide the spelling already used in a passport, application or existing academic record when consistency is important.
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Waiting until the submission date
Include the exact deadline early so standard or express availability can be reviewed before the order is confirmed.
Common questions
Degree certificate translation FAQs
Check the receiving organisation’s own instructions whenever it specifies a particular certification or delivery format.
Do I need a certified translation of my degree certificate?
If your degree certificate is not in the language required by the receiving organisation, a certified translation may be requested for university applications, employment checks, professional registration, visa applications or other official matters.
Can the translation be submitted to UK organisations?
The completed translation includes a certification statement, date, stamp, signature or agency details. It can be prepared for submission to UK authorities, universities, employers, professional bodies and other institutions. The recipient remains responsible for confirming its exact requirements.
How long does degree certificate translation take?
Standard turnaround is usually 2–3 working days. Express service may also be available when a shorter deadline is confirmed. Availability depends on the language, document and certification route.
Can you translate grades, classifications and university stamps?
Yes. Visible and relevant details can be translated, including qualification titles, grades, classifications, institution names, award dates, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes.
Do I need to send the original degree certificate?
In most cases, a clear scan or photograph is sufficient to prepare and certify the translation. Send every relevant page or side and make sure the document is complete, readable and not obscured by glare.
Can I receive a printed copy by post?
Yes. The certified translation can be supplied as a PDF by email and a printed hard copy can also be provided by post when required for the submission.
Is a degree certificate the same as an academic transcript?
No. A degree certificate normally confirms the qualification awarded, while a transcript typically contains a more detailed record of subjects, modules, grades or study results. Send both documents when the receiving institution asks for both.
What should I do if I do not know which certification I need?
Send the certificate together with the receiving organisation’s instructions. Explain where the document will be submitted so the relevant certified, UKVI, notarised, apostille or sworn route can be reviewed.
Ready to submit your certificate?
Send the document, required language and submission deadline
Include the receiving organisation and any certification instructions so the correct translation route, cost and turnaround can be confirmed.