Online Certified Translation
Complete document translation supplied with a signed certification statement and delivered digitally for official submission.
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Professional translation services
Certified Translation Services UK
Professionally prepared translations for immigration, legal, academic, corporate and international use. Send us your documents, tell us where they will be submitted and receive clear guidance on the correct certification route.
Certified for official use
Prepared with the appropriate certification statement
Urgent options available
Same-day availability may be offered for suitable work
Secure document handling
Personal, legal and commercial files handled confidentially
Digital and postal delivery
Signed PDF delivery with hard copies available on request
Our translation services
Select the service that matches your document
Different authorities can ask for different formats. The service categories below help you identify the most relevant route, but you can also send the document for review when you are unsure.
Immigration Translation
Certified translation of supporting evidence for visa, immigration, residency and related Home Office applications.
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Precise translation of contracts, affidavits, court documents, statutory declarations and solicitor correspondence.
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Translation of diplomas, transcripts, qualification certificates and academic records for evaluation or official review.
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Professional translation for company policies, HR records, compliance documents, reports and formal business communications.
View corporate translationNotarisation and Legalisation
Support with notarised translations, sworn translation formats and legalisation routes for documents being submitted internationally.
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Certification guidance
Which type of translation do you need?
The correct format usually depends on the receiving authority and destination country. Confirm its requirements before ordering where possible.
01 Certified translation
A professionally translated document accompanied by a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete.
Commonly requested for UK visa applications, universities, employers, banks and other official submissions.02 Sworn translation
A translation completed by a translator who is formally authorised or sworn within the relevant jurisdiction.
Often requested by courts, government departments or other authorities in countries with a sworn-translator system.03 Notarised translation
A certified translation with an additional notarial step verifying the relevant signature or declaration.
May be required for particular international legal, property or administrative matters.04 Legalisation or apostille support
An authentication process used for certain documents that will be presented to authorities in another country.
This is separate from translation. The correct route depends on the document, destination and receiving authority.
How it works
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A straightforward certified translation process
From initial document review to final delivery, each stage confirms the scope, certification requirements and expected turnaround before the translation is completed.
Submit your documents
Upload a clear scan, photograph or PDF and provide the required source and target languages.
Confirm the requirements
Tell us where the translation will be submitted and include any authority instructions or deadline.
Translation and certification
An experienced linguist translates the document and prepares the appropriate certification statement.
Quality check and delivery
The finished translation is reviewed before digital delivery, with printed hard copies available on request.
Before you order
What to send with your document
Providing the key information from the start helps the team confirm the appropriate service and avoid unnecessary delays.
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A clear copy showing the entire document, including stamps and margins
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The language of the original and the language required
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The name of the authority, institution or organisation receiving it
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Your deadline and whether a posted hard copy is required
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Any written instructions supplied by the receiving authority
Translation coverage
Official documents and global languages
The service covers personal, immigration, legal, academic and corporate documents across more than 30 languages.
Documents we translate
Translation support is available for commonly submitted personal, professional and official records.
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Passports and ID cards
- Visa documents
- Police certificates
- Court documents
- Contracts and agreements
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Company documents
- Financial statements
- HR and employment records
Languages available
Major European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Eastern European language pairs are supported.
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Urdu
Not sure which certification route applies?
Send the document together with the name of the receiving authority. The team can review the information and explain whether certified, sworn, notarised or legalised translation is likely to be appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about our translation services
These answers cover the most common questions about certification, turnaround and ordering.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a professionally translated document accompanied by a signed certification statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete. It is commonly requested for visa applications, legal proceedings, university admissions and government submissions.
Will my translation be suitable for UK authorities?
Certified translations are prepared in line with UK requirements for submission to organisations such as the Home Office, courts, universities, banks and other institutions. Include any authority-specific instructions when sending your documents so the correct format can be confirmed.
How long does a certified translation take?
Turnaround depends on the document length, language pair, formatting and file quality. Standard translations are typically completed within 24–48 hours. Urgent and same-day options may be available for suitable documents.
Do you provide notarised or sworn translations?
Yes. Sworn translations, notarisation and legalisation support can be arranged where required for international use. Tell the team which authority or country will receive the document so the appropriate route can be discussed.
What documents do I need to provide?
Send a clear scan, photograph or PDF showing the entire document. Include the source and target languages, the intended use, your deadline and any instructions supplied by the receiving authority.
How will I receive the finished translation?
Certified translations can be delivered digitally as a signed PDF. Printed hard copies can also be arranged when requested or where the receiving authority requires a physical version.
How do I get started?
Upload your documents through the order page or email them to the team. The files will be reviewed before the certification type, price and expected turnaround are confirmed.
Send us a message
Discuss your document requirements
Include the document, language pair, intended use and deadline so the team can confirm the most suitable service and provide clear next steps.
Online ordering
Upload your documents and start your order
Send your files for review
Use the secure order route to submit your document, or contact the team when you need guidance before proceeding.
Ready to proceed?
Send your documents for certified translation
Upload a clear copy, include the required language and tell us where the translation will be submitted. The price, certification route and expected turnaround will be confirmed before work begins.