Certified & official translation
For official submissions, we prepare translations for universities, employers, solicitors, government departments and other organisations.
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Professional translation services in the UK
Translation Services UK for Certified, Urgent & Professional Documents
We translate personal, legal, academic, immigration and business documents. To begin, send the complete files, language pair and deadline. We will then confirm the price and a realistic turnaround before work begins.
We review your file, language pair, certification requirements and deadline. Then we confirm the order and delivery time.
From £29
Advertised starting price for general translation
From £40
Advertised starting price for certified translation
2h–24h
Urgent options for suitable files, subject to review
200+
Languages advertised, with each language pair checked
Translation services explained
Our translation services UK-wide cover the full content of a document, preserving its meaning, important details and usable structure.
However, the right service depends on the document, its intended use and whether the receiving organisation requires certification. An urgent translation can also be certified when the file and deadline allow it.
Next, tell us the source and target languages, intended use and exact deadline. That information helps us confirm the appropriate translation, certification and delivery route before work starts.
Translation Services UK: Choose the Right Option
First, choose the service that best matches your document. We then review the complete file before confirming the price, certification requirements and turnaround.
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Urgent translation
We may offer same-day, next-day, 12-hour or two-hour translation for suitable files. However, we first check the language pair, document length and deadline.
Explore urgent translation →Legal translation
We translate contracts, court documents, agreements, statements and affidavits. For these files, we pay close attention to legal terms and references.
Send legal documents →Academic translation
We translate diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates, references and education records for study, employment and professional recognition.
Browse document types →Immigration translation
We translate visa and residency paperwork, passports, identity records, birth and marriage records, and other supporting evidence.
Send immigration documents →Business translation
We translate reports, presentations, company letters, policies, certificates and other business materials for organisations in the UK and overseas.
Discuss a business project →Find the Right Translation and Certification Service
Select the service that matches the document's destination and intended use. Certification and acceptance requirements are confirmed for the receiving organisation before work begins.
Certification and legalisation
Choose the appropriate certification or supporting legalisation process for the receiving organisation.
Embassies and official evidence
Translation services for international and specialist authority submissions.
Business and digital projects
Document and content translation for commercial and online communication.
Certified, non-certified or urgent translation?
Certification concerns the accuracy statement and provider details accompanying a translation. By contrast, turnaround describes how quickly we can prepare and deliver it. You can request an urgent certified translation when the document and deadline allow it.
For official submissions, requirements vary by organisation. Read the GOV.UK guidance on certifying a translation and check the receiving organisation's instructions before ordering.
For formal submission
Choose certified translation when the receiving organisation requests an accuracy statement and provider details.
- Official and immigration documents
- University or employer submissions
- Legal and regulatory paperwork
For professional or internal use
Choose non-certified translation when you need a clear professional translation but the receiving organisation has not requested a certification statement.
- Business and internal documents
- Informational or personal use
- Material not intended for formal submission
For a confirmed deadline
For urgent orders, we reserve accelerated translation and review time after checking that the document, language pair and deadline can be supported.
- Exact delivery time supplied
- Complete files sent together
- Certification confirmed before work starts
UK Translation Services for Personal and Official Documents
We offer translation services UK-wide for personal, legal, academic, immigration, financial and business records. For consistency, send connected documents together when names, dates or references must match.
Birth certificates
For immigration, passport, legal, academic and official requirements.
Marriage certificates
For visa applications, civil-status matters and legal submissions.
Divorce & court documents
For legal proceedings, name history and supporting evidence.
Passports & identity records
For immigration, identity checks and supporting document packs.
Diplomas & transcripts
For admissions, employment, professional registration and recognition.
Contracts & agreements
For legal, professional, commercial and property-related use.
Financial records
Including bank statements and supporting financial evidence.
Business materials
Reports, presentations, letters, policies and company records.
A direct route from document upload to delivery
We first review the document, language pair, certification requirements and deadline. You can then approve the order.
Upload your documents
For a smoother review, send complete, readable scans, photographs or PDFs with every relevant page detail visible.
Receive your quote
Next, we confirm the price, turnaround, certification requirements and delivery format.
Translation is prepared
A professional human translator works carefully with the text, names, dates and structure.
Receive your translation
Finally, we deliver the completed translation in the agreed format and timeframe.
Before requesting a quote
Prepare your documents before requesting a quote
Providing complete information at the start helps us confirm an accurate price and realistic delivery time. It also reduces follow-up questions and delays.
Clear, complete files
Include every page and make sure text, stamps, signatures and notes can be read.
Your language pair
State the original language and the language required for the final translation.
The exact deadline
For urgent work, provide the date, time and relevant time zone.
The intended use
Explain whether the translation is for official, legal, academic, business or personal use.
Your delivery preference
Confirm whether you need a digital PDF, a printed copy or both.
Reference spellings
Share official spellings that must match a passport or existing record.
Important details checked before delivery
- Names and official spellings
- Dates, figures and reference numbers
- Visible stamps, seals and annotations
- Tables, headings and document structure
- Consistency across connected documents
- Certification details where required
Translation prices and urgent turnaround
Because the price depends on the language pair, length, formatting, certification and deadline, we review your file first. We then confirm the quote before work begins.
£29
General translation from
£40
Certified translation from
| Turnaround | Certified, from | Non-certified, from | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | £119 | £75 | Next-day deadlines and suitable short documents |
| 12 hours | £134 | £90 | Same-day submissions with a confirmed later deadline |
| 2 hours Subject to availability |
£141 | £97 | Suitable short, readable documents with an immediate deadline |
Urgent starting prices are higher because we reserve translator and review time for a shorter deadline. Therefore, we confirm availability and the final price after reviewing your file.
Same-day translation
For short, readable documents with a same-day deadline, we may be able to offer 12-hour or two-hour services. However, we must confirm availability first.
- Provide the exact submission time
- Send every page together
- Confirm whether certification is required
- Remain available for urgent queries
Next-day translation
If your deadline allows, next-day translation gives us more time for careful translation, formatting, clarification and final checks.
- Suitable for many standard certificates
- Allows time to clarify unclear source text
- Useful for planned official submissions
- Postal delivery requires additional time
Specialist documents
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Translation choices for different document types
The intended use affects terminology, certification, formatting and turnaround. Therefore, send any instructions from the receiving organisation with your document.
Legal
Contracts, agreements, affidavits, court papers, statements and supporting records.
Immigration
Identity, civil-status, financial and supporting documents for visa or residency matters.
Academic
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts, references and education records.
Business
Reports, presentations, policies, letters, certificates and company documentation.
What clients say about the service
Feedback from clients who required translation for immigration, legal and academic documents.
“I needed a certified birth certificate translation for my visa application and had less than 24 hours. Next Day Translation delivered perfectly formatted documents within hours. My application was accepted without any issues.”
“Used them for urgent legal documents ahead of a court deadline. The turnaround was incredibly fast, the translation was thorough and well-presented, and their communication throughout was excellent.”
“My university needed certified translations of my foreign degree certificates before enrolment. Next Day Translation delivered same-day and the documents were accepted immediately.”
Common questions
Translation Services UK FAQs
Answers about certification, delivery, pricing, language availability and document preparation.
Ask another question →What translation services do you provide?
We offer certified, official, urgent, legal, academic, immigration and business translation. First, we review your document and language pair. Then we confirm which options are available.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation includes a signed statement confirming that the translation is true and accurate to the source document. Depending on the receiving organisation, the finished document may also need the provider's details, a date and a signature.
How quickly can my translation be delivered?
For suitable documents, we may offer same-day, next-day, 12-hour or two-hour translation. However, the earliest delivery time depends on document length, language pair, readability, certification and current availability.
Do I need certified or non-certified translation?
Organisations often request certified translations for formal submissions. For personal, informational or internal business use, a non-certified translation may be enough. If you are unsure, ask the receiving organisation.
Do you use human translators?
Professional human translators handle our certified and official documents. They check names, dates, figures, formatting and context carefully.
Ordering, delivery and document preparation
Can I send a photograph of my document?
For an initial review, a clear phone photograph may be enough. However, show the entire page and make every name, date, stamp, signature and handwritten note readable. We may ask for a clearer copy before starting.
How much does professional translation cost?
General translation starts from £29, while standard certified translation starts from £40. However, your final price depends on the language pair, length, formatting, certification and deadline. We confirm your quote before work begins.
Can I request a printed hard copy?
We offer digital PDF delivery and can arrange printed copies on request. However, printing and postage take extra time, so please discuss them separately from an urgent translation deadline.
Which languages are available?
Language availability depends on your exact source and target languages. Therefore, we check the pair before confirming your order and delivery time.
Ready when you are
Send your documents and confirm your delivery time
First, upload clear files and state the language pair. Then tell us exactly when you
need the translation. We will review the details and confirm your quote and turnaround
before work begins.
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