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, urgent and official document translation
Official Translation Services in the UK
Choose the right service for your receiving authority, deadline and document. We provide certified, urgent, sworn, notarised and apostille-related translation support across 100+ languages.
100+ languages
Same-day availability
Certified PDF delivery
Hard copies on request
Choose with confidence
Which translation service do you need?
The correct service depends on the receiving organisation. 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.
Tell the team where the document is being submitted before ordering. This allows the certification type, formatting and delivery method to be confirmed without paying for unnecessary formalities.
Common submission destinations
- UK Home Office
- UKVI applications
- HMCTS and courts
- HM Passport Office
- Universities and UK ENIC
- Overseas authorities
Our translation services
A service for each official requirement
Select the service that matches the receiving organisation’s instructions. Each order is reviewed for the document type, language pair, certification requirement and deadline.
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
- Suitable for specified overseas uses
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 and 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 and Legal Documents
Professional translation of agreements, court papers, company records, compliance files and other formal business material.
- Contracts and corporate records
- Court papers and evidence
- Compliance and employment documents
Compare certification levels
Use the level your receiving authority requests
More formal does not automatically mean more suitable. Check the authority’s instructions first, then select the service that matches them.
Certified Translation
A full translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming that it is a true and accurate version of the source document.
Certified translation detailsNotarised Translation
A certified translation with a further notary stage that verifies the translator’s declaration or signature.
Notarised translation detailsSworn Translation
Translation completed by a translator authorised under the sworn translation system of a particular country or jurisdiction.
Sworn translation detailsApostille and Legalisation
An additional authentication process used when documents need formal recognition in another country.
Apostille service details
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Complete visible text
Field labels, entries, stamps, seals and readable annotations.
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Certification statement
A signed declaration confirming the translation’s accuracy and completeness.
03
Clear formatting
A layout that can be cross-referenced easily with the source document.
04
Quality checks
Names, dates, numbers, document completeness and legibility reviewed.
How it works
Your translation in four clear steps
The price, turnaround, certification format and delivery method are confirmed before translation begins.
01
Upload your document
Send a clear scan, photograph, PDF or Word file and state where it will be submitted.
02
Receive a clear quote
The language pair, document length, certification type, price and deadline are reviewed.
03
Translation and checking
The document is translated and reviewed for completeness, terminology, names, dates, numbers and formatting.
04
Certified delivery
Receive the completed PDF by email, with printed hard copies arranged when required.
Documents covered
Official documents translated every day
Send the complete document rather than selected sections whenever possible. This helps identify missing pages, cropped stamps and inconsistencies before work begins.
Civil and family records
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
- Adoption, guardianship and name-change records
Identity and immigration
- Passports
- National identity cards
- Residence permits
- Visa and immigration evidence
- Police certificates and financial evidence
Academic documents
- Diplomas and degree certificates
- Academic transcripts and grade records
- Enrolment and attendance letters
- Training certificates
- Professional licences
Legal and court documents
- Court papers and evidence
- Affidavits and statements
- Powers of attorney
- Contracts and agreements
- Solicitor correspondence
Business and corporate
- Company registration documents
- Commercial agreements
- Compliance paperwork
- HR and employment documents
- Reports, policies and tenders
Medical and healthcare
- Medical reports
- Hospital records
- Vaccination records
- Prescriptions
- Health certificates
Turnaround and pricing
Choose a delivery speed that fits your deadline
The exact price is confirmed after the document, language pair and certification requirement have been reviewed.
| Service | Target turnaround | Certified from | Suitable for | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2 days | £40 | Non-urgent personal documents | Regular service |
| Express | 24 hours | £119 | Documents needed the next day | Subject to review |
| Urgent | 12 hours | £134 | Priority official submissions | Subject to review |
| Same day | From 2 hours | £141 | Suitable emergency documents | Working hours only |
Published prices are starting rates for certified translation. 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 blank pages that contain stamps or official markings
- A clear uncropped scan or photograph with all four edges visible
- The source language and the language required
- The name of the authority, employer, university or organisation receiving it
- Your deadline and whether a printed hard copy is needed
Common issues to avoid
- Sending screenshots that cut off reference numbers, signatures or seals
- Using different spellings of the same name across an application pack
- Leaving out reverse sides, attachments or continuation pages
- Ordering notarisation or apostille services without checking the authority’s instructions
- Waiting until the deadline before confirming language availability
Unsure which service applies?
Send the receiving organisation’s instructions with your document. The team can
review the wording and confirm whether certified, sworn, notarised or legalised
translation is appropriate.
Reliable document handling
Translation prepared around the document and its destination
The service is structured around accuracy, complete source content, appropriate certification and a clear 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 people required to complete and review the translation project.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about translation services
These answers cover certification, turnaround, prices, files, delivery and official submissions.
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 provided for quick 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.