Common UK route
Certified Translation
Complete document translation supplied with a certification statement confirming that the translation is true and accurate.
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Translation Services UK for Certified & Official Documents
Professional translation services for documents being submitted to UK authorities, universities, courts, solicitors, businesses and organisations overseas. Send your files online and confirm the correct certified, UKVI, notarised, apostille, sworn or urgent translation route before work begins.
- Secure document handling
- Digital and postal options
- Standard, express and same-day routes
25,000+
Documents translated
120+
Languages supported
From £29.99
Certified translation
25,000+
Documents translated
120+
Languages supported
£29.99
Certified translation from
2–3
Working days, typical standard route
Start with the requirement
What Makes a Translation Official in the UK?
An official translation is a professionally prepared translation intended for submission to an authority, organisation or institution. The exact format depends on who will receive the document and what that organisation asks you to provide.
For many UK purposes, the appropriate route is a certified translation accompanied by written confirmation of its accuracy and identifying information. Other submissions may require notarisation, an apostille, a sworn translator or an additional legalisation step.
- UK official use Certified translation is a common route for formal UK submissions.
- Use outside the UK Overseas authorities may specify notarised, apostilled or sworn translation.
- The recipient decides Send us any written instructions so unnecessary certification steps can be avoided.
Choose the correct route
Translation Services for Different Requirements
Certification terminology can vary between organisations and countries. Select the closest requirement below, or send your document and the receiving authority's instructions if you are unsure.
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Visa & immigration
UKVI & Home Office Translation
Certified document translation prepared for visa, immigration, settlement, citizenship and related Home Office submissions.
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Additional verification
Notarised Translation
Translation with an additional notarial step when the recipient specifically requires a declaration, signature or supporting document to be authenticated.
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International use
Apostille Translation
Translation support for documents being used internationally where apostille or legalisation forms part of the destination authority's requirements.
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Jurisdiction-specific
Sworn Translation
Translation for countries and authorities that require a translator with formal sworn, authorised or appointed status in the relevant jurisdiction.
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Priority route
Urgent Certified Translation
Express and same-day routes for suitable shorter documents when the language, certification requirements and translator availability allow.
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Documents We Translate
Translation services are available for immigration, legal, academic, employment, registration, financial, medical, business and administrative documents.
Send all relevant pages, including reverse sides, stamps, seals, handwritten notes and attachments. Keeping names consistent with passports or existing official records can help prevent avoidable discrepancies.
A straightforward online process
From Document Upload to Checked Delivery
Providing the destination authority and deadline at the beginning helps avoid choosing the wrong certification or discovering an additional requirement too late.
Send the Document
Upload a readable scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page, stamp, seal and annotation.
Confirm the Requirement
Tell us the source and target languages, receiving authority, deadline and preferred delivery format.
Translation & Checks
The document is translated, reviewed and prepared with the certification or formalities agreed for the order.
Receive the Translation
Receive the completed digital version, with a postal hard copy arranged when the submission requires one.
Prepare your request
What to Send and What the Translation May Include
Supplying the important details at the beginning makes it easier to confirm the correct service, final price and realistic turnaround.
What to Send Us
- A clear copy of every relevant document page
- The source language and required target language
- The name of the authority or organisation receiving it
- Any written certification or formatting instructions
- Your submission deadline
- Your preferred digital or postal delivery format
What the Completed Work May Include
- A complete translation of the visible document content
- Names, dates, document references and numbers
- Visible stamps, seals and annotations where relevant
- A certification statement when required
- Identifying, date and contact information for certification
- A digital PDF and optional postal copy
Pricing & delivery
Choose a Timeframe That Fits Your Submission
Final price and delivery depend on the language, document length, formatting, certification and any notarisation, legalisation or postal requirements.
Standard
Usually 2–3 working days
Suitable for routine certificates and shorter official documents where there
is no immediate deadline.
Express
Usually 1 working day
A priority route for time-sensitive submissions where the language and document
can be assigned accordingly.
Same-day
Within 24 hours where available
Intended for suitable shorter urgent documents, subject to language, document
length, certification and translator availability.
Timings begin after the files, service requirements and payment have been confirmed. Notarisation, legalisation and postal delivery may add additional time.
Details matter
Checks Before an Official Document Is Delivered
Small inconsistencies in names, dates or references can create avoidable questions during a formal submission. The completed translation should reflect the source document clearly and consistently.
Names & spellings
Checked against the visible source and any preferred spelling you provide.
Dates & numbers
Reviewed carefully where source and UK formatting conventions differ.
Stamps & seals
Visible official markings are represented where legible and relevant.
Document references
Certificate numbers, case references and identifiers are checked for consistency.
Certification details
Prepared according to the confirmed service and submission requirement.
Final presentation
The translation is organised for clear reading and formal submission.
Before you order
Check the receiving organisation's wording
“Certified”, “notarised”, “apostilled” and “sworn” are not interchangeable. Ordering only the route actually requested can avoid unnecessary formalities, cost and delay.
Common uses
Who Uses Our Translation Services?
Official and certified document translation is used across personal applications, education, legal work and international business.
Individuals & Families
Immigration, citizenship, marriage, civil status, identity, property and other personal applications.
Students & Professionals
University admissions, transcripts, qualifications, registration, employment and credential checks.
Solicitors & Legal Teams
Contracts, court papers, witness documents, powers of attorney and supporting legal evidence.
Businesses & Organisations
Company records, financial documents, policies, compliance material and international transactions.
Questions customers often ask
Translation Services UK: Frequently Asked Questions
The organisation receiving your documents has the final say on the format it requires. Send its written instructions with your files whenever they are available.
What translation service do I need for an official UK document?
A certified translation is a common route for documents being submitted to UK organisations. Notarised, apostille or sworn translation should normally be added only when the receiving organisation or destination country specifically requests it.
What is an official translation?
An official translation is a professionally prepared translation intended for submission to a government body, court, university, employer, solicitor, embassy, business or other formal organisation. The required certification depends on the receiving authority.
Is an official translation the same as a certified translation?
Certified translation is one common type of official translation. Some authorities instead request notarisation, an apostille, sworn translation or another jurisdiction-specific form. Follow the wording supplied by the organisation receiving the document.
What should a certified translation in the UK include?
GOV.UK guidance states that certification should confirm that the translation is a true and accurate translation of the original document and include the date of the translation plus the translator's full name and contact details. Individual submission routes can impose additional requirements.
When is a notarised translation required?
It may be required when an organisation asks for a declaration, signature or supporting translation document to undergo a notarial authentication step. Notarisation should not be added automatically when ordinary certification is sufficient.
What is the difference between an apostille and a translation?
A translation converts the document into another language. An apostille is a legalisation certificate used for certain documents being presented internationally. Depending on the destination authority, an apostille may apply to the source document, a signature, certification or another part of the process.
Do I need to send the original document?
A clear scan, PDF or readable photograph is often enough to begin translation. Originals may still be required when notarisation, legalisation or a particular authority procedure requires physical documents.
How long does document translation take?
Standard delivery is usually 2–3 working days for shorter documents. Express delivery is usually one working day, while a same-day route within 24 hours may be available for suitable documents. Timing depends on language, length, certification requirements and availability.
How much does certified translation cost?
Published certified translation prices start from £29.99 per page for eligible work. The final price depends on the language, document content, formatting, urgency and any additional certification, notarisation, legalisation or delivery requirements.
Can I receive a printed certified translation?
Yes. A digital PDF can be supplied electronically and a printed hard copy can be arranged when your receiving authority or submission process requires one.
Ready to begin?
Send Your Document for Translation
Upload a readable copy and include the language, receiving authority, deadline and any written instructions. The appropriate translation service, final price and delivery route can then be confirmed.