Certified Translation Services UK
Certified translation services for legal, immigration, academic and official document use. Certification requirements are confirmed against the intended receiving authority or jurisdiction.
Certified Translation
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original document. Certification requirements depend on the receiving court, government body, academic institution or other organisation, so the required format should be checked for the intended use.
Our certified translations include a formal statement of accuracy and the certification details agreed for the instruction. Where a court, tribunal, government department, academic body, embassy or overseas authority has its own requirements, those should be confirmed before submission.
Depending on the intended use, we can arrange standard certified translation, notarisation, sworn translation where the relevant jurisdiction requires it, and apostille or legalisation support. The correct format depends on the receiving authority, destination country and document type, so requirements should be confirmed before instruction.
Documents We Translate
We handle a broad range of documents submitted for legal, immigration, academic and official purposes. Before assignment, we review the language pair, document type and any case-specific requirements.
Birth Certificates
Required for immigration applications, passport applications, and family law proceedings. We translate birth certificates from any country into English with full certification.
Marriage Certificates
Needed for visa applications, spousal visa evidence, and family court proceedings. Includes translation of all information fields, stamps, and annotations.
Death Certificates
Required for probate, inheritance, and benefits claims. We handle death certificates from all jurisdictions with sensitivity and accuracy.
Divorce Decrees
Decree absolute and decree nisi translations for remarriage applications, immigration cases, and international legal proceedings.
Diplomas & Degrees
Foreign qualifications may need certified translation for UK ENIC assessments, academic admissions or professional recognition. We translate degrees, diplomas and professional qualifications, with the required certification format confirmed for the intended recipient.
Academic Transcripts
University and school transcripts translated for UK ENIC assessments, university admissions and professional registration applications, subject to the receiving organisation’s document requirements.
Passports & ID
Passport bio pages, national ID cards, and residence permits. Translated for immigration applications and identity verification.
Contracts & Agreements
Business contracts, tenancy agreements, and legal agreements. Translated with precise legal terminology for court submission or commercial use.
Powers of Attorney
Lasting powers of attorney and foreign equivalent documents. Translated for cross-border legal proceedings and asset management.
Wills & Probate
Testamentary documents and probate papers. Translated with specialist probate terminology for cross-jurisdictional estate administration.
Company Documents
Memoranda and articles of association, company registration documents, and shareholder agreements. For Companies House submissions and commercial litigation.
Medical Records
GP records, hospital reports, and specialist medical evidence. Translated by linguists with medical-legal terminology experience.
Transparent Pricing
Certified translation starts from £25, with the final price confirmed according to the document, language pair, certification requirements and deadline.
Additional services: Notarisation is available at a supplementary fee. Apostille certification includes the FCDO application fee. Hard copy postage is charged at cost. Contact us for a detailed breakdown.
Why Choose Our Certified Translation Service
- Statement of accuracy confirming the translation is true and accurate, signed as appropriate to the certification required
- Company stamp and seal applied to every certified document
- Certification requirements checked against the intended receiving body or jurisdiction before submission
- Notarisation available — witnessed and signed by a qualified notary public
- Apostille service available for documents intended for use in Hague Convention countries
- Formatted to match the original document layout for easy cross-referencing
- Hard copy delivery available — posted first-class or courier service
- Linguist suitability reviewed for the language pair, document type and any case-specific qualification requirements
- Additional review can be arranged where required by the instruction
- Certification details provided with the completed translation
Frequently Asked Questions
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a formal statement confirming the accuracy and completeness of the translation. The exact certification format required can vary by receiving authority, so any specific submission requirement should be checked for the intended use.
No. A certified translation includes a statement of accuracy and relevant certification details. A notarised translation involves a notary public and may be required in particular jurisdictions or for particular document uses. We can review the intended destination and confirm the appropriate service.
Yes. We can prepare certified translations for immigration and Home Office-related applications. The required certification details should be checked against the current requirements for the specific application before submission.
Apostille or legalisation support can be arranged where required. The appropriate process depends on the document, issuing country, destination country and whether an original or notarised document is needed.
Turnaround depends on the language pair, document length, complexity, source quality and current availability. Short documents can often be completed quickly, while urgent or same-day requests are subject to capacity and should be confirmed before instruction.
Digital PDF delivery is available, and hard copies can be arranged where required. The certification format, signature requirements, delivery method and any additional cost should be confirmed for the instruction.
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Upload your documents and provide the languages and required deadline so we can confirm the quotation, certification scope and turnaround.