Certified Translation
Certified translations can be prepared for UK courts, the Home Office, HMCTS and other receiving bodies where formal certification is required. Requirements should be checked for the particular submission.
Certified Translation
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original document. In the UK, certified translations are required whenever official documents need to be submitted to courts, government agencies, or regulatory bodies.
Certified translations can be supplied with an accuracy statement and the certification details agreed for the instruction. Signature, stamp, wording and formatting requirements vary by receiving body, so any specific court, Home Office, HMCTS, UK ENIC, embassy or other authority requirements should be confirmed before work begins.
We offer four levels of certification depending on your requirements: standard certified translation, notarised translation (witnessed by a notary public), sworn translation (for jurisdictions that require it), and apostille certification (for international use under the Hague Convention). Your solicitor can advise which level is required for your specific case.
Documents We Translate
We handle the full range of documents required in legal aid cases. Every translation is produced by a specialist legal translator with relevant expertise.
Birth Certificates
Required for immigration applications, passport applications, and family law proceedings. We translate birth certificates from any country into English with full certification.
Marriage Certificates
Needed for visa applications, spousal visa evidence, and family court proceedings. Includes translation of all information fields, stamps, and annotations.
Death Certificates
Required for probate, inheritance, and benefits claims. We handle death certificates from all jurisdictions with sensitivity and accuracy.
Divorce Decrees
Decree absolute and decree nisi translations for remarriage applications, immigration cases, and international legal proceedings.
Diplomas & Degrees
NARIC (UK ENIC) requires certified translations of foreign qualifications. We translate degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications from any country.
Academic Transcripts
University and school transcripts translated for NARIC assessments, university admissions, and professional registration applications.
Passports & ID
Passport bio pages, national ID cards, and residence permits. Translated for immigration applications and identity verification.
Contracts & Agreements
Business contracts, tenancy agreements, and legal agreements. Translated with precise legal terminology for court submission or commercial use.
Powers of Attorney
Lasting powers of attorney and foreign equivalent documents. Translated for cross-border legal proceedings and asset management.
Wills & Probate
Testamentary documents and probate papers. Translated with specialist probate terminology for cross-jurisdictional estate administration.
Company Documents
Memoranda and articles of association, company registration documents, and shareholder agreements. For Companies House submissions and commercial litigation.
Medical Records
GP records, hospital reports, and specialist medical evidence. Translated by linguists with medical-legal terminology experience.
Transparent Pricing
Certified translation starts from £25. Our rates are competitive and transparent.
Additional services: Notarisation is available at a supplementary fee. Apostille certification includes the FCDO application fee. Hard copy postage is charged at cost. Contact us for a detailed breakdown.
Why Choose Our Certified Translation Service
- Certification details agreed for the receiving body and document type
- Signature, stamp and wording requirements confirmed where applicable
- Suitable for court, Home Office, HMCTS and other submissions where the required format is met
- Notarisation can be arranged where the receiving authority requires it
- Apostille or legalisation support may be available after document review
- Formatting based on the source document where required
- Printed-copy and courier options available on request
- Linguists selected according to the language pair and subject requirements
- Quality checks appropriate to the agreed scope before delivery
- Instruction and certification requirements recorded for the project
Frequently Asked Questions
A certified translation is accompanied by a statement identifying the translated document and confirming the accuracy of the translation. The exact certification format, signature or stamp requirements can vary by receiving body, so they should be confirmed for the particular submission.
No. A certified translation includes an accuracy statement in the agreed format. A notarised translation involves a notarial step where required. The correct level of certification depends on the receiving authority and jurisdiction, so requirements should be checked before instruction.
Yes. We can prepare certified translations for Home Office and immigration submissions. The receiving body’s current certification requirements should be checked for the particular application, and any specific wording or format should be provided before work begins.
Apostille or legalisation support may be available where required. The process depends on the document, issuing authority and destination country, so the document should be reviewed before the route, cost and turnaround are confirmed.
Turnaround depends on the language pair, document length, complexity, source quality, certification requirements and linguist availability. Standard, urgent and same-day requests may be available, with the delivery time confirmed before instruction.
Digital PDF delivery is available, and printed copies can be arranged on request. Any wet-ink signature, original stamp, postage or courier requirement and associated charge should be confirmed before dispatch.
Order Certified Translation Now
Upload your documents and provide the language pair, certification requirements and deadline. We will confirm the scope, price and available turnaround before work begins.