Certified Translation Services in the UK
Send us a clear copy of your document and receive a complete translation with signed certification, careful checks and formatting that can be compared easily with the original. Standard and urgent turnaround options are available across 100+ languages.
What Is a Certified Translation in the UK?
A certified translation is a complete translation supplied with a signed statement confirming that it is a true and accurate version of the original document.
The certification normally identifies the translator or translation company, provides contact details, includes the date and carries an appropriate signature. The translated document should contain all visible and legible text rather than a summary of the original.
Certified translations are commonly requested when a document issued in another language is being submitted for a UK visa, passport application, court matter, university application, employment check or another formal process.
Complete Translation, Certification and Document Checks
The document is reviewed as a complete official record, including the details that are easy to overlook but important to a receiving organisation.
Full translation of visible content
Field labels, entries, headings, stamps, seals, annotations and readable handwritten notes are translated rather than omitted or summarised.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
A certification statement confirms that the translation is accurate and complete to the best of the translator’s knowledge.
Translator or agency details
The certification includes the identifying and contact information required to allow the translation to be verified.
Formatting that follows the original
Headings, fields, tables and document sections are laid out clearly so the translation can be compared with the source document.
Pre-translation document review
Missing pages, cropped stamps, unclear scans and inconsistent name spellings can be identified before translation begins.
Certified Documents for Personal and Professional Submissions
The correct requirements depend on who will receive the document and how it will be used.
Immigration and passports
Supporting evidence for visa, settlement, citizenship, residence and passport-related applications.
Families
Birth, marriage, divorce, death and other civil-status records needed for family or administrative matters.
Students and graduates
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts and academic records for admissions or professional use.
Solicitors and caseworkers
Court documents, evidence, police records and supporting files for legal or immigration proceedings.
Businesses and employers
Contracts, company records, employment documents and compliance material used in formal business processes.
Choose a Delivery Time That Fits Your Deadline
Each option includes quality checking, clear formatting and digital delivery. Availability is confirmed after the document and language pair have been reviewed.
| Service detail | Same Day | Urgent | Express | Standard |
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| Turnaround | 2 hours* | 12 hours | 24 hours | 2 days |
| Translation from | £97 per page | £90 per page | £75 per page | £29 per page |
| Certified total from | £141 | £134 | £119 | £40 |
| Included | Certification, checking and digital PDF | Certification, checking and digital PDF | Certification, checking and digital PDF | Certification, checking and digital PDF |
| Suitable for | Suitable emergency documents | Priority deadlines | Next-day requirements | Non-urgent submissions |
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*The two-hour option is available during working hours for suitable emergency documents. Pricing varies with document length, language pair, scan quality, formatting and any additional certification or postal requirements.
See full pricingCertificate and Document Translation for Official Use
From a single personal certificate to a coordinated legal, academic or corporate file, each document is translated according to its content, purpose and intended recipient.
Personal certificates
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
- Change-of-name and deed poll records
Identity and immigration
- Passports
- National identity cards
- Residence permits
- Visa supporting documents
- Police certificates
Financial evidence
- Bank statements
- Employment evidence
- Payslips and salary records
- Tax and financial documents
- Supporting correspondence
Academic documents
- Diplomas and degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Grade records
- Enrolment and attendance letters
- Professional licences
Legal documents
- Court papers and letters
- Affidavits and statements
- Contracts and agreements
- Power of attorney documents
- Supporting case evidence
Business and corporate
- Company registration documents
- HR and employment records
- Policies and manuals
- Compliance files
- Tenders, reports and correspondence
Your Certified Translation in Four Clear Steps
The price, certification type, delivery method and turnaround are confirmed before translation begins.
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Upload your document
Send a complete scan, photograph, PDF or Word file and tell us where it will be submitted.
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Receive a clear quote
The language pair, document length, certification requirement and deadline are assessed.
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Translation and review
The translation is prepared and checked for names, dates, numbers, stamps, layout and completeness.
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Certified delivery
Receive the certified PDF by email, with an editable file or posted hard copy arranged where requested.
Translation Files Prepared for Your Submission Route
Tell us how the document will be submitted so the appropriate delivery format can be included in the quote.
Certified PDF
A signed digital version suitable for electronic submission where the receiving organisation permits it.
Editable Word version
An editable version can be supplied on request when it is useful for your records or workflow.
Posted hard copy
Printed certified documents can be posted when an original signed copy is required.
Pre-submission file check
Missing pages, cropped content, unclear seals and inconsistent names can be raised before work starts.
Certified, Notarised, Sworn or Apostilled?
A more formal process is not automatically more suitable. Select the option named in the receiving organisation’s instructions.
Certified Translation
A complete translation supplied with a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness.
Read the certified translation definitionNotarised Translation
A certified translation followed by a notary stage that verifies the declaration or signature.
Explore notarised translationSworn Translation
Translation completed under the sworn-translator system recognised by a particular country or jurisdiction.
Explore sworn translationApostille and Legalisation
An authentication process used when a public document or supporting signature must be recognised abroad.
Explore apostille servicesRequirements Checked Before Work Begins
You receive confirmation of the service, price, turnaround and delivery method before approving the translation.
Documents are shared only with the people required to translate, review and deliver the project.
Urgent availability is checked against the actual document, language pair and time of submission.
The receiving organisation’s instructions are reviewed so you do not select a more complex service unnecessarily.
Document length, certification, urgency and requested delivery options are included before work begins.
Certified Translation UK FAQs
Practical answers about certification, documents, pricing, delivery and submission requirements.
Contact the translation teamWhat is a certified translation in the UK?
It is a full translated version of a document accompanied by a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete. The certification normally includes the date, the translator or agency’s identifying details, contact information and a signature.
When do I need certified translation services?
A certified translation is commonly needed when a receiving organisation asks you to submit a document in English and the original is in another language. Examples include immigration, passport, court, university, employment and administrative submissions.
What must a certified translation include?
It should contain a complete translation of all visible and legible text, an accuracy statement, the certification date, an appropriate signature and sufficient translator or agency details for the translation to be verified.
Can the translation be used for a Home Office or UKVI application?
Certified translations can be prepared for Home Office and UKVI submissions. Provide the current application instructions and the complete source document so the required certification format can be followed. The receiving authority retains the final decision on acceptance.
How much does a certified translation cost?
The total depends on the language pair, number of pages, amount of text, scan quality, formatting, urgency and any postal or additional certification requirements. Standard certified translation is currently published from £40, with faster options priced separately.
Can I send a phone photo instead of a scanned PDF?
Yes. A clear, uncropped and well-lit phone photograph is normally suitable for assessment. All four corners should be visible, text must remain readable when enlarged and glare should not cover stamps, signatures or seals.
Is same-day certified translation available?
Same-day and faster options are available for suitable documents when the required language pair and reviewer are available. Send the full file and exact deadline first so the fastest realistic option can be confirmed.
Will I receive a digital or printed copy?
Certified PDF delivery is available by email. Printed hard copies can also be arranged when the receiving organisation requires an original signed document or you would like a postal copy for your records.
How are confidential documents handled?
Files are handled for the purpose of quoting, translating, reviewing and delivering the project, and should be shared only with the linguists and reviewers required to complete the work.
Send Your Document for a Certified Translation Quote
Upload the complete document, identify the language and tell us where it will be submitted. You will receive confirmation of the appropriate service, total price and available delivery time before translation begins.