Professional translation for official use

Certified Translation Services for Official Documents

Send your document securely and receive a professionally translated, checked and certified version for official, legal, immigration, academic, business or personal use.

  • Signed and stamped certification
  • Secure digital PDF delivery
  • Printed copies available on request
Professional linguists Translation of official and specialist documents.
Careful document checks Names, dates, numbers and visible details reviewed.
Confidential processing Personal and professional files handled securely.
Online ordering Submit your documents securely at any time.
What the service means

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by a formal declaration confirming that it accurately represents the source document.

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A translation prepared for formal submission

Certified translation is commonly requested when a document written in another language must be submitted to a government department, university, solicitor, employer, court, embassy, registry or other professional organisation.

The translation should cover the relevant visible content of the source document and be supplied with the certification information required for the agreed service.

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    A complete document translation Relevant headings, paragraphs, tables, labels, stamps, seals, signatures and legible annotations are represented.
  • 02
    A statement confirming accuracy The certification explains that the translated content is a complete and accurate representation of the source.
  • 03
    Signature, stamp and date The completed certified translation includes the relevant signature, company stamp and certification date.
  • 04
    Translator or company details Contact and identification information is included as part of the certification presentation.
  • 05
    Professional digital delivery The finished document is supplied as a signed and certified PDF, with a printed copy available when required.
Common official uses

When a certified translation may be needed

The receiving organisation decides what format it will accept. Check its instructions and send any written requirements with your document before ordering.

01 — IMMIGRATION

Visa and citizenship applications

Civil certificates, police records, financial evidence and other documents supporting UKVI, Home Office or overseas applications.

02 — LEGAL

Solicitors and legal matters

Contracts, court papers, declarations, certificates and supporting documents required for legal or administrative procedures.

03 — EDUCATION

Universities and professional bodies

Degrees, diplomas, transcripts and qualification documents for admissions, recognition, licensing or registration.

04 — PERSONAL & BUSINESS

Employment and administration

Identity, medical, financial, company and personal documents submitted to employers, institutions or official organisations.

Documents regularly translated

Certified translation for personal and professional records

Send every relevant page, including reverse sides and attachments containing stamps, notes, endorsements or other official details.

Birth Certificates

Translation of names, birth details, parent information, registration entries, stamps and official annotations.

Birth certificates

Marriage Certificates

Certified translation for family applications, name changes, passport matters, legal use and administrative submissions.

Marriage certificates

Degree Certificates

Degrees, diplomas, transcripts and academic records for university, employment and professional-registration use.

Degree certificates

Passports and ID Documents

Translation of identity details, document numbers, issuing information, endorsements and relevant official text.

Passports and ID

Other documents covered

Divorce and death certificates, driving licences, police certificates, bank statements, medical records, immigration documents, contracts, court papers and company records can also be reviewed for certified translation.

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A straightforward online process

From document upload to certified delivery

Start with a clear copy and explain where the translation will be submitted. The service, price and expected delivery can then be confirmed before work begins.

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Confirm the service

Choose certified translation or explain the receiving authority so the appropriate route can be identified.

  • Destination organisation
  • Target language
  • Required deadline
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Upload the documents

Send a readable scan, PDF or photograph containing all pages and visible details that form part of the document.

  • Clear complete files
  • Stamps and notes visible
  • Instructions attached
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Receive the translation

The document is translated, checked, certified and delivered in the agreed format.

  • Signed certified PDF
  • Standard or express delivery
  • Optional printed copy
Choose the correct certification route

Certified, notarised, apostille or sworn?

These services are related but not interchangeable. Use the exact wording supplied by the receiving organisation whenever possible.

Certified Translation

A complete translation with a signed statement confirming its accuracy is required.
Whether the standard signed and stamped certification is sufficient.
Certified

UKVI Translation

A non-English or non-Welsh document supports a UK visa, immigration, settlement or citizenship application.
The application route and every supporting page that must be translated.
UKVI

Notarised Translation

The translator, signature or certification must receive additional notarial verification.
Precisely what the authority requires the notary to verify.
Notarised

Apostille Support

A UK document or notarial certification is being prepared for recognition in another country.
Which document requires the apostille and when translation should take place.
Apostille

Sworn Translation

The destination country or authority expressly asks for a sworn or authorised translator.
Whether the translator must be authorised in a particular country or jurisdiction.
Sworn

The receiving authority makes the final decision. A translation format accepted for one application may not meet another organisation’s requirements. Send its written instructions with your documents so they can be reviewed.

Prepare your request

What to send before translation begins

Complete information makes it easier to confirm the correct service, provide an accurate cost and avoid delays caused by missing pages or unclear instructions.

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  1. A clear copy of every relevant page Include reverse sides, attachments, stamps, seals, signatures, handwritten notes and registration information.
  2. The source and target languages Confirm the document’s current language and the language required for the completed translation.
  3. The receiving organisation State whether the translation is for UKVI, a solicitor, court, university, embassy, employer or another authority.
  4. Written certification instructions Attach any guidance mentioning certification, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, sworn translation or formatting.
  5. Your exact deadline Provide the date and, where relevant, the time by which the completed translation must be ready.
  6. The required delivery format Confirm whether a certified digital PDF is sufficient or whether a printed hard copy is also needed.
Quality before delivery

Important checks for official documents

Small inconsistencies can matter when official documents are matched against passports, application forms, databases or supporting evidence.

01 — CONTENT

Complete translation

Relevant text and visible document information should be accounted for rather than translating only the main paragraphs.

  • Headings and tables
  • Stamps and seals
  • Annotations and notes
02 — DETAILS

Names, dates and numbers

Personal information and official references are checked carefully for consistency with the source document.

  • Name spellings
  • Date formats
  • Registration numbers
03 — PRESENTATION

Clear professional format

The translation is arranged clearly and supplied with the agreed certification information.

  • Readable layout
  • Certification statement
  • Signature, stamp and date

Need the translation sooner?

Standard turnaround is listed as 2–3 days. Express and urgent options may be available depending on the language, document length, certification route and submission time.

Common questions

Certified translation FAQs

Send the document and the receiving authority’s instructions whenever you are uncertain about the appropriate certification route.

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What is included in a certified translation?

The service includes a professional translation of the relevant document content together with a certification statement, signature, stamp, date and translator or company details. The finished translation can be supplied as a certified digital PDF.

How much does a certified translation cost?

The published standard price starts from £29.99 per page. The confirmed cost depends on the language, document length, formatting, legibility, deadline and certification requirements.

How long does certified translation take?

The published standard turnaround is 2–3 days. Express and urgent options may be available after the document, language and deadline have been reviewed.

Do I need to send the original document?

A clear scan, PDF or photograph is sufficient for many certified translation requests. Additional original-document steps may apply when notarisation, apostille processing or another formal procedure is required.

Are stamps, seals and handwritten notes translated?

Relevant visible information can be translated or identified, including stamps, seals, signatures, registration entries and legible handwritten notes.

Can I use the translation for UKVI or the Home Office?

Certified translation support is available for UKVI and Home Office submissions. Include the specific application route and all supporting pages so the request can be reviewed correctly.

Is a certified translation the same as a notarised translation?

No. A notarised translation involves an additional notarial verification step. Do not order notarisation unless the receiving organisation has requested it or the requirement has been confirmed.

Can I receive a printed certified copy?

Yes. A certified PDF can be delivered digitally, and a printed hard copy can be arranged when required for the submission.

What should I provide when placing the order?

Send a readable copy of every relevant page, the source and target languages, the receiving authority, your deadline and any written certification or formatting instructions.

Start with your document

Order your certified translation online

Upload a clear copy and include the required language, receiving authority and deadline so the service, price and expected delivery can be confirmed before translation begins.