All relevant visible content
Headings, paragraphs, tables, labels and other readable information are translated rather than only the main body text.
French ↔ English document translation
French Certified Translation Services
Order a professionally prepared French-to-English or English-to-French certified translation for official, immigration, legal, academic, business, medical or personal use.
- Certification statement, stamp, signature and date
- Certified PDF and optional postal hard copy
- Standard and express turnaround options
Certified translation for formal submission
French translation prepared for official use
A French certified translation is a complete translation supplied with a declaration confirming that it represents the source document accurately. The completed file is prepared clearly for submission to the organisation receiving it.
The service covers French documents being translated into English as well as English documents being translated into French. It can support applications and submissions involving UKVI or the Home Office, universities, employers, solicitors, courts, embassies, healthcare organisations and other official or professional institutions.
The receiving organisation makes the final decision about the format it will accept. Where it asks for notarisation, an apostille, a sworn translator or particular certification wording, send those instructions before ordering.
What the service includes
A complete translation, checked and certified
The service is designed to give you a clear translation of the relevant visible content together with the certification information agreed for your submission.
Names, dates and references
Personal details, document numbers, dates, official references and other key information are reviewed carefully.
Statement, stamp and signature
The completed translation includes the agreed certification statement, stamp, signature and date for formal presentation.
Digital or printed copy
A certified PDF is sent by email. A printed hard copy can also be arranged when the receiving organisation requires one.
Personal and professional records
French documents we translate
Send a clear copy of every relevant page, including reverse sides, attachments, stamps, seals, endorsements and legible handwritten notes that form part of the document.
Certificates, passports and personal records
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, passports, identity cards, police certificates and other civil records.
Court, solicitor and application papers
Contracts, court papers, powers of attorney, witness statements, legal letters, agreements, immigration documents and supporting evidence.
Qualifications and education records
Degree certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, school records, university letters and other educational documents for admissions, employment, registration or immigration use.
Company, financial and healthcare records
Company records, official correspondence, financial records, medical reports, prescriptions, patient records, insurance documents and related professional files.
Common official uses
When a certified French translation may be needed
Certification is commonly requested when a French or English document must be submitted to an authority or organisation that cannot assess the original language.
Visa and immigration applications
Civil certificates, police records, identity documents, financial evidence and other papers supporting UKVI, Home Office or overseas applications.
Legal and administrative matters
Documents submitted to solicitors, courts, registries, embassies, public authorities or other formal organisations.
Education and professional registration
Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, school records and university correspondence used for admissions, recognition, licensing or employment.
Business, employment and healthcare
Company, financial, medical, insurance and employment documents needed by professional institutions or official recipients.
A straightforward online process
From document upload to certified delivery
Start with a readable copy and explain where the translation will be submitted. The service route, cost and expected delivery can then be confirmed before translation begins.
Send the complete document
Upload or send a clear scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page and visible detail.
Confirm the intended use
State the language direction, receiving organisation, exact deadline and any written certification instructions.
Receive the certified translation
The document is translated, checked, certified and supplied in the agreed digital or printed format.
Usually, you do not need to post the original document. A clear and complete scan or photograph is sufficient in most cases, unless the receiving organisation has given a different instruction.
Prepare your request
What to send for an accurate review
Complete information makes it easier to confirm the correct French translation service, provide the final price and avoid delays caused by missing pages or unclear requirements.
- A clear copy of every relevant page, including reverse sides and attachments
- The document’s current language and the language required
- The authority, institution or organisation receiving the translation
- Any written instructions mentioning certification, notarisation, apostille or sworn translation
- Your exact completion deadline and preferred delivery format
- Confirmation of whether a printed postal copy is required
Careful document handling
Checks that matter for official documents
Small inconsistencies can cause questions when a translation is compared with a passport, application form, database record or supporting document.
Send a clear source file and tell the team about any preferred spelling, date format or matching document that should be considered during the review.
- Names and personal details Spellings are checked against the source, with matching documents considered when supplied.
- Dates, numbers and references Registration numbers, document references, amounts and dates are reviewed carefully.
- Stamps, seals and signatures Relevant visible marks and accompanying text are represented where legible.
- Handwritten notes and annotations Readable handwritten content is translated when it forms part of the official document.
- Certification presentation The translation is supplied clearly with the agreed statement, stamp, signature and date.
Choose the correct formal route
Certified, notarised or sworn French translation?
These services are related but not interchangeable. Use the terminology provided by the organisation receiving your document.
Certified translation
A complete translation supplied with a formal statement confirming its accuracy, together with the agreed stamp, signature and date.
View certified translation →Notarised translation
An additional notarial step is arranged when an authority specifically asks for the translator, signature or certification to be notarised.
View notarised translation →Sworn translation
A sworn or authorised translator is used when the destination country or receiving authority expressly requires that status.
View sworn translation →Common questions
French certified translation FAQs
Send the document and the receiving organisation’s instructions whenever you are uncertain about the required certification route.
Do I need a certified French translation?
You will usually need certification when a French document is being submitted for an official purpose and the receiving organisation requires a complete English translation, or when an English document must be presented officially in French. Examples include immigration, legal, education, employment and administrative submissions.
Do you translate from French to English and English to French?
Yes. The service covers both French-to-English and English-to-French certified translation for personal, legal, academic, medical, business and official documents.
What is included with the certified translation?
The completed translation is prepared with the agreed certification statement, stamp, signature and date. It is supplied as a certified PDF, and a printed hard copy can be arranged when required.
Can I submit the translation to UK authorities?
The translation is prepared for formal submission and can be used for requests involving UK authorities, UKVI, the Home Office, universities, employers, solicitors, courts and other institutions. The receiving organisation makes the final decision, so send any specific instructions before ordering.
What French documents can be translated?
Documents can include birth, marriage, divorce and police certificates; passports and identity cards; degrees and transcripts; contracts and court papers; medical reports; business records; and immigration documents.
How long does French certified translation take?
Standard turnaround is usually 2–3 working days for shorter documents. Express options may be available depending on the document length, language direction, certification route, submission time and current availability.
Do I need to send the original document?
In most cases, a clear scan, PDF or photograph is enough for review and translation. Send every relevant page and ensure that stamps, seals, signatures and handwritten notes are readable.
Can French stamps, seals and handwritten notes be translated?
Yes. Relevant visible stamps, seals, signatures, annotations, references and handwritten notes are represented where they are legible and form part of the document.
Can I receive a printed certified copy by post?
Yes. A certified PDF can be sent by email, and a printed hard copy can be arranged when the receiving organisation or your own submission process requires one.
Ready to send your French document?
Upload a clear copy and include the language direction, receiving organisation, required deadline and any written certification instructions.