Certified Document Translation
Birth, marriage and divorce certificates, passports, identity documents, statements and other formal records.
Certified translations for official use worldwide
Certified Translation Services for Official Use Worldwide
Send your visa, immigration, passport or other official documents for professional translation and certification. Your files are reviewed before work begins so the required language pair, scope, price and expected delivery time can be confirmed clearly.
200+ languages
Subject to the requested language pair
Often 24–48 hours
For many standard certificates
Digital & printed copies
Choose the delivery format you need
Looking for a ‘Home Office approved translation’? Check the certification requirements for your specific UKVI or Home Office application. A translation must meet the relevant requirements, but ‘Home Office approved translator’ is not a universal accreditation or guarantee of acceptance.
Clear certification details
What a Certified Translation Includes
A certified translation should allow the receiving organisation to compare the translated document with the original and identify who completed or authorised the translation.
- A complete translation of the visible source text
- A written accuracy and completeness statement
- The date the translation was completed
- The translator's name and signature, or authorised company signatory
- Professional contact information
- Clear formatting that allows comparison with the source document
For an accurate quote
What to Send Us
Complete source files and clear submission details make it easier to confirm the correct scope, realistic turnaround and cost before translation begins.
- A clear scan, photograph or PDF
- Every page that requires review
- The source and target languages
- The receiving authority or organisation
- Your required deadline and delivery format
- Preferred English spellings for names where relevant
Translation services
Certified Translation for Official Documents
Choose the service that best reflects your documents and intended use. If the required certification is unclear, send the documents together with any instructions issued by the receiving organisation.
Immigration and Visa Translation
Supporting evidence for visitor, work, study, family, settlement, citizenship and other immigration applications.
Legal Document Translation
Court records, affidavits, agreements, powers of attorney, correspondence and other legal documents.
Academic Translation
Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and educational records for formal academic or professional use.
Business and Corporate Translation
Company records, agreements, financial information, employment documents and corporate paperwork.
Urgent Translation Review
Priority handling may be available once the language, document condition, volume and deadline have been assessed.
Documents translated
Common Documents for Official Applications
Send every relevant page, including reverse sides containing stamps, handwritten notes, endorsements or registration information.
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce certificates
Passports
National identity cards
Police certificates
Academic transcripts
Diplomas and degrees
Bank statements
Medical records
Court documents
Legal agreements
A clear route from document to delivery
How the Certified Translation Process Works
Your document is reviewed before work begins so the cost, scope and expected turnaround can be confirmed in advance.
Upload Your Document
Send a clear scan, photograph or PDF and include every page that needs to be reviewed.
Receive Your Quote
The language pair, length, formatting, legibility and deadline are assessed before the price is confirmed.
Professional Translation
An experienced linguist translates the document while keeping names, dates, numbers and document references consistent.
Receive the Translation
The completed translation and certification are checked and supplied in the agreed digital or printed format.
When the service is used
When You May Need a Certified Translation
Certified translation is commonly required when evidence for an official application or procedure is written in a language the receiving organisation does not accept.
Visa applications
Visitor, work, study, spouse, family and other immigration routes.
Settlement & citizenship
Supporting evidence for indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation applications.
Passport applications
Foreign civil-status certificates and supporting identity documentation.
Academic use
Admissions, qualification recognition and professional or employment checks.
Legal & business use
Certificates, court records, contracts, company records and other formal evidence.
Timelines and pricing
Clear Quote and Delivery Options
Pricing and turnaround are based on the actual document, language pair, complexity, legibility, formatting and requested delivery speed.
Many standard certificates can be completed within 24–48 hours. Longer, handwritten or specialist documents may require additional time.
Priority handling may be available depending on the language pair, translator availability, document condition and total volume.
Hard copies can be arranged for postal delivery where available. Allow sufficient time for printing and postage before your deadline.
Quality control
Quality Checks Before Delivery
Official documents often repeat important details in several places. The completed translation is checked against the source so those details remain consistent.
Names
Spellings and transliterations are compared throughout the document.
Dates
Day, month and year information is checked against the source.
Numbers
Registration numbers, document references and numerical values are reviewed.
Official markings
Visible stamps, seals, signatures and handwritten entries are identified appropriately.
Unclear text
Illegible or missing source information is marked appropriately rather than guessed.
Certification
The final certification information is checked for completeness before delivery.
Language coverage
Certified Translation Across 200+ Languages
Translation is available across commonly requested and less common language pairs, subject to the document type and linguist availability.
European languages
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian and others.
Middle Eastern languages
Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, Turkish, Urdu and related language varieties.
Asian languages
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Thai, Vietnamese and others.
African languages
Amharic, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, Twi, Yoruba and other regional languages.
Prepare before submission
Help Avoid Preventable Translation Problems
Clear source documents, consistent personal details and enough time for questions or amendments can make the translation stage considerably smoother.
Example: Preparing Documents for an Immigration Application
A spouse visa application may involve foreign-language marriage certificates, birth certificates and financial evidence. Sending the complete documents together allows the language pair, page count, required format, price and expected delivery time to be reviewed as one request.
Names, dates, registration numbers, stamps and handwritten entries should be checked carefully before the completed translation and certification are supplied.
Common Translation Mistakes
- Sending cropped or unclear images Missing edges, reflections and poor resolution can conceal text or official markings.
- Leaving out reverse sides A reverse page may contain a stamp, endorsement or registration note.
- Using inconsistent name spellings Provide the spelling used in passports or previous official documents where relevant.
- Missing certification information Check that the required accuracy statement, date, identification and contact details are present.
- Assuming notarisation is always needed Notarisation is a separate process and is not automatically required for every application.
- Ordering too close to the deadline Leave time for questions, amendments, printing and postal delivery where required.
Practical submission checklist
- Check the document list for your application route
- Translate each required document not written in English or Welsh
- Include every page and relevant reverse side
- Compare names and dates with your passport and application
- Check that the certification details are complete
- Keep digital copies of both originals and translations
Frequently asked questions
Questions About Certified Translation
Clear answers about certification, documents, turnaround, delivery and requesting a quote.
What is a certified translation?
It is a full translation of a document accompanied by certification information that allows the translation to be independently verified. This normally includes confirmation of accuracy, the translation date, translator identification and professional contact details.
Will the translation be suitable for official use?
Translations are prepared with certification information commonly requested for official, legal, immigration, academic and administrative submissions. Always check the receiving organisation's current requirements because they can differ.
What information is normally included in a certified translation?
Certified translations commonly include confirmation of accuracy, the translation date, translator identification or signature, and professional contact details. The receiving organisation may ask for additional wording or formalities.
Do I need a certified translation for a passport application?
A certified translation may be required when a supporting document requested for the passport application is not in the required language. Check the instructions for the specific passport service and provide those instructions when requesting your quote if necessary.
What documents can you translate?
Documents can include birth, marriage and divorce certificates, passports, identity cards, police certificates, financial records, employment documents, academic records, medical documents, court records and other official material.
How long does a certified translation take?
Many standard personal documents can be completed within 24–48 hours. The actual turnaround depends on the language, length, complexity, legibility and required format. Priority handling may be available after review.
Do I need to send the original document?
A clear scan, photograph or PDF is usually sufficient for the quotation and translation stage. The organisation receiving your application may separately require the original document, so follow its submission instructions.
Can I get a printed certified translation?
Yes. Digital delivery is available and printed certified copies can be arranged by post when required. Confirm the delivery method and deadline before translation begins.
Do you offer notarised translation?
Notarisation and additional certification services may be available on request. They are separate from standard certified translation and are not automatically required for every application.
How do I request a quote?
Send a clear copy of every relevant page, state the source and target languages, identify the receiving organisation, and include your deadline and preferred delivery format. The request can then be reviewed before the price and expected turnaround are confirmed.
Ready to begin?
Send Your Documents for a Clear Translation Quote
Upload every relevant page and tell us the language pair, receiving organisation, deadline and preferred delivery format. The price and expected turnaround can then be confirmed before work begins. You can also learn about our translation service or contact the team before ordering.