Certified Translation
A complete translation supplied with signed certification wording for official submissions in the UK.
- Certificate of Accuracy
- Translator or agency details
- Digital and postal delivery options
Certified and official document translation
Translation Services UK for Certified & Official Documents
Choose the translation service that matches your document, receiving authority and deadline. Certified, urgent, sworn, notarised and apostille-related translation support is available across 100+ languages.
100+ languages
Major and less-common language pairs
Same-day options
For suitable files, subject to review
Certified PDF
Digital delivery for electronic submission
Hard copies
Postal copies available on request
Find the right route
Which Translation Service Do You Need?
The correct service depends on the organisation receiving your document. A standard certified translation is sufficient for many UK submissions; notarisation, sworn translation or apostille legalisation should normally be selected only when the receiving authority specifically requests it.
Urgent Certified Translation
Priority translation for suitable documents when you are working towards a same-day, 12-hour or 24-hour deadline.
- Availability confirmed before payment
- Priority translation and checking
- Fast certified PDF delivery
Notarised Translation
A certified translation followed by a notary stage when formal verification of the declaration or signature is required.
- Certified translation included
- Notary stage coordinated
- For requirements that specifically request notarisation
Sworn Translation
Translation completed under the sworn-translator system used by the destination country or receiving authority.
- Authorised or sworn translator
- Country-specific formal declaration
- Prepared for the stated foreign authority
Apostille & Legalisation
Support for translations and documents that need an apostille or additional legalisation before being used abroad.
- Requirements reviewed first
- Apostille-related document support
- Guidance on the required sequence
Business & Legal Documents
Professional translation of agreements, court papers, company records, compliance files and other formal material.
- Contracts and corporate records
- Court papers and evidence
- Compliance and employment documents
Compare certification levels
Certified, Notarised, Sworn or Apostilled?
More formal does not automatically mean more suitable. Check the receiving authority’s instructions first, then choose the service that matches the wording they use.
Useful rule:
if the authority has not asked for a notary, sworn
translator or apostille, do not assume that the extra
stage is necessary.
| Service | What it adds | Often used for | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Translation | Signed certification wording, date, signature and translator or agency details. | UK immigration, passport, university, court and employment submissions. | View details |
| Notarised Translation | A further notary stage verifying the relevant declaration or signature after translation and certification. | Specific legal, embassy, company or international submissions. | View details |
| Sworn Translation | The declaration, stamp or formalities required by the sworn-translation system of that jurisdiction. | Authorities in countries that formally recognise sworn translators. | View details |
| Apostille & Legalisation | An apostille or the required legalisation chain after the appropriate document stage. | Overseas civil, academic, corporate and legal submissions. | View details |
Find by document
Documents We Translate
If you know the document but not the certification level, start here. Send the complete document rather than selected sections wherever possible so missing pages, cropped stamps and inconsistencies can be identified before work begins.
Civil & family records
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Divorce and death certificates
- Adoption, guardianship and name-change records
Identity & immigration
- Passports and national identity cards
- Residence permits and visa evidence
- Police certificates and financial evidence
Academic documents
- Diplomas and degree certificates
- Academic transcripts and grade records
- Training certificates and professional licences
Legal & court documents
- Court papers, affidavits and statements
- Powers of attorney and contracts
- Solicitor correspondence and supporting evidence
Business & corporate
- Company registration documents
- Commercial agreements and compliance paperwork
- HR, employment, reports, policies and tenders
Medical & healthcare
- Medical and hospital reports
- Vaccination records and prescriptions
- Health certificates
How it works
Your Translation in Four Clear Steps
The price, turnaround, certification format and delivery method are confirmed before translation begins.
Upload your document
Send a clear scan, photograph, PDF or Word file and state where it will be submitted.
Receive a clear quote
The language pair, document length, certification type, price and deadline are reviewed.
Translation & checking
The document is translated and reviewed for completeness, terminology, names, dates, numbers and formatting.
Certified delivery
Receive the completed PDF by email, with printed hard copies arranged when required.
Turnaround & pricing
Choose a Delivery Speed That Fits Your Deadline
These are published starting rates for certified translation. The exact price is confirmed after the document, language pair and certification requirement have been reviewed.
Standard
From £40
Target turnaround: 2 days
Suitable for non-urgent personal documents.
Express
From £119
Target turnaround: 24 hours
For documents needed the next day, subject to review.
Urgent
From £134
Target turnaround: 12 hours
For priority official submissions, subject to review.
Same Day
From £141
Target turnaround: from 2 hours
For suitable emergency documents during working hours.
Longer, complex, legal, academic and business documents may
be priced per word. Same-day availability depends on document
length, clarity, language pair, certification requirements
and submission time.
Prepare your files
What to Send Before Translation Begins
A complete and readable file helps avoid questions, corrections and delays, particularly when the deadline is urgent.
Include these details
- Every page, including reverse sides or pages containing stamps or official markings
- A clear uncropped scan or photograph with all four edges visible
- The source language and the language required
- The authority, employer, university or organisation receiving it
- Your deadline and whether a printed hard copy is needed
Common issues to avoid
- Screenshots that cut off reference numbers, signatures or seals
- Different spellings of the same name across an application pack
- Missing reverse sides, attachments or continuation pages
- Ordering notarisation or apostille without checking the authority’s instructions
- Waiting until the deadline before checking language availability
Unsure which service applies?
Send the receiving organisation’s instructions with your
document so the wording can be reviewed before you choose
certified, sworn, notarised or legalised translation.
Reliable document handling
Translation Prepared Around the Document and Its Destination
The service is structured around complete source content, appropriate certification, clear formatting and a defined delivery route.
10,000+
Documents translated
100+
Languages supported
Same day
Available for suitable files
PDF + post
Digital and hard-copy delivery
Document-specific translators
Linguists are matched to the source language, target language and type of personal, academic, legal, medical or business document.
Names and details checked
Names, dates, numbers, stamps, seals, repeated terminology and document completeness are reviewed before delivery.
Confidential handling
Personal and official documents are shared only with the linguists and reviewers needed to complete the translation project.
Translation across more than 100 languages
Check the languages page or send your language pair with the document for confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Translation Services UK FAQs
Clear answers on certification, turnaround, prices, files, delivery and official submissions.
What translation services are available in the UK?
The service includes certified translation for many UK official submissions, urgent certified translation for suitable time-sensitive documents, notarised translation, sworn translation for jurisdictions that require it, and apostille-related support for documents being used abroad.
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. It normally includes the certification date, signature and translator or agency contact details.
Which translation service should I choose?
Use the service named in the receiving organisation’s instructions. Certified translation is sufficient for many UK submissions. Notarised, sworn or apostilled documents are generally needed only when an authority specifically asks for that additional formality.
How quickly can my translation be completed?
Published options range from a two-day standard service to 24-hour, 12-hour and same-day delivery. The fastest option depends on the document length, language pair, file clarity, certification requirement and time of submission.
Will my translation be suitable for the Home Office or UKVI?
Certified translations are prepared with the accuracy statement, date, signature and translator or agency details normally required for formal UK submissions. Because requirements can vary, provide the current instructions from the Home Office, UKVI or other receiving organisation when placing the order.
How much does certified translation cost?
The current published certified rates start from £40 for standard delivery, £119 for express delivery, £134 for urgent delivery and £141 for suitable same-day work. The final price depends on the language pair, document length, complexity and certification requirement.
Can I send a photograph taken on my phone?
Yes. A clear, well-lit and uncropped phone photograph is usually suitable for review. Every edge, stamp, seal, signature and reference number should remain visible. A clearer copy may be requested if any part cannot be read.
Can I receive a printed hard copy?
Digital PDF delivery is available for electronic submission. Professionally printed hard copies can also be arranged and posted when the receiving organisation requires them.
Which languages are available?
Translation is available across more than 100 languages, including widely requested and less common language pairs. Check the languages page or send the language pair with your document for confirmation.
How are confidential documents handled?
Personal, legal, academic, medical and business files are handled confidentially and shared only with the linguists and reviewers needed to complete the translation project.
Ready to begin?
Send Your Document and Submission Details
Upload the file, state the language pair, tell the team where it will be submitted and include your deadline. The suitable service, price and turnaround can then be confirmed.