Certified Translation Services UK for Official Documents
Human translation for immigration, legal, academic, personal and business documents. Send the complete file, language pair and intended use so the scope, price and turnaround can be confirmed before work begins.
Certified translation for personal and professional documents
A certified translation may be requested when a document is being presented in another language for an official, legal, academic, immigration or business purpose. The translation should preserve the important details of the source document clearly, including names, dates, reference numbers, headings, tables, stamps and visible annotations.
Personal documents
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, identity documents and other personal records.
Immigration documents
Supporting evidence, residence documents, police certificates and other paperwork used in immigration files.
Academic records
Diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates and documents used for study or credential review.
Legal documents
Contracts, court orders, affidavits, declarations, powers of attorney and related legal paperwork.
Financial documents
Bank statements, payslips, financial statements, invoices and source-of-funds evidence.
Business documents
Company records, board resolutions, employment letters and commercial documentation.
What a certified translation should preserve
The exact certification wording or supporting details can depend on the document and the receiving organisation. Tell us where the translation will be used so the requirement can be checked before work starts.
- Visible text: relevant content is translated rather than summarised.
- Names and numbers: spellings, dates, amounts and reference numbers are handled consistently.
- Document structure: headings, tables and sections remain easy to compare with the source.
- Stamps and notes: visible stamps, seals and handwritten additions are addressed where legible and relevant.
- Certification details: the finished translation is supplied with the agreed certification information.
How to order certified translation services
Providing the right information at the start makes quoting and turnaround confirmation much easier.
Send the document
Upload a clear PDF, scan or image of the complete document.
State the language pair
Tell us the source language and the language you need the translation in.
Explain the use
Say where the document will be submitted and provide your deadline.
Confirm the order
Price, scope and turnaround are confirmed before work starts.
Need the translation quickly?
Urgent handling depends on the document length, language pair, formatting and translator availability. For suitable documents, same-day or next-day service can be reviewed after the file is received.
For the fastest assessment, send:
- The complete document, including continuation pages or reverse sides where relevant.
- The source and target language.
- The intended use of the translation.
- Your required delivery date or time.
Find the right route for your document
If you already know the document type or language pair, use the dedicated hubs to find a more specific page. For broader professional translation work, the translation agency page covers human document translation across personal and commercial use cases.
Certified translation FAQs
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a translated document supplied with certification details for the stated purpose. Requirements can vary between receiving organisations, so the intended use should be confirmed before ordering.
Can I send a scan or phone photo?
Clear scans, PDFs or good-quality photographs can be used for assessment and, in many cases, for translation. The full document should be visible and readable.
Can you provide urgent certified translation?
Urgent service can be reviewed after the document, language pair and deadline are checked. Same-day or next-day availability is confirmed rather than assumed.
What affects the price?
Price depends on the document type, amount of text, language pair, formatting and turnaround. A confirmed quote is provided after the document is reviewed.
Do you guarantee that an authority will accept the translation?
Acceptance is ultimately decided by the receiving organisation. Tell us where the translation will be used so the requested format and certification details can be checked before work begins.
Send your document for a confirmed quote
Upload the complete file, select the language pair and tell us your deadline.