Personal & immigration
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Birth Certificate Translation
For visa, passport, citizenship, marriage, education and other official procedures.
View birth certificate service →Personal & professional documents
Document Translation Services UK
Certified document translation for personal, legal, immigration, academic, financial and business records used in the UK or overseas. Send a clear copy of your document and tell us where it will be submitted so the appropriate translation route can be confirmed.
- 100+ languages supported
- Certified PDF delivery available
- Printed copies available when required
From £29.99
Published starting price per page for eligible certified translation work.
2–3 working days
Typical standard route for suitable shorter documents.
100+ languages
Personal, official and professional document translation.
Digital & printed
Certified PDF delivery with hard copies arranged where required.
Document translation explained
Professional translation for complete documents
Document translation converts the meaningful content of a source document into the required language while keeping names, dates, reference numbers, headings and other important information clear and identifiable.
Where a certified translation is required, the completed work can also include the relevant certification statement and identifying information for the confirmed service.
The correct format depends on the organisation receiving the document. Share its written instructions before ordering when they mention certification, notarisation, an apostille, legalisation or a sworn translator.
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Personal & family
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Marriage Certificate Translation
For spouse visas, family applications, legal matters and overseas submissions.
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Academic & employment
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Degree Certificate Translation
For admissions, employment, professional registration and visa applications.
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Personal & legal
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Divorce Certificate Translation
For legal matters, remarriage, family cases, immigration and overseas procedures.
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Immigration & checks
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Police Certificate Translation
For immigration, employment, residency and criminal-record or background checks.
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Identity documents
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Passport & ID Translation
For immigration, legal, academic and overseas administrative procedures.
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Personal & legal
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Death Certificate Translation
For probate, inheritance, family matters and other official administrative procedures.
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Financial evidence
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Bank Statement Translation
For visa, financial, mortgage, legal and other submissions requiring translated account records.
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Financial records
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Financial Document Translation
For tax, accounts, investment, income and other personal or business financial records.
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Legal & business
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Contract Translation
For employment contracts, commercial agreements, leases and other legal documents.
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The directory highlights common requests rather than every document that may be translated. Send the complete file and describe its intended use so the appropriate service can be reviewed.
Change-of-name documents
Company records
Property documents
Insurance records
Medical documents
Technical material
Court documents
Official correspondence
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Which translation service does your document need?
The document type alone does not determine the certification format. Follow the exact instructions supplied by the organisation receiving it.
Certified Translation
For official use when a certified translation and confirmation of accuracy are requested.
View certified translation →UKVI / Home Office Translation
For supporting documents used in visa, immigration, settlement, citizenship and related applications.
View UKVI translation →Notarised Translation
For instructions that specifically request a notary or an additional authentication step.
View notarised translation →Apostille Translation
For overseas procedures where an apostille or legalisation forms part of the recipient's instructions.
View apostille translation →Sworn Translation
For countries and authorities requiring a recognised sworn, authorised or appointed translator.
View sworn translation →Urgent Translation
For suitable documents with a shorter deadline, subject to the file, language and required certification route being reviewed.
View urgent translation →How ordering works
From document upload to checked delivery
Providing the complete file, receiving organisation and deadline at the beginning makes it easier to confirm the appropriate service before work starts.
Send the document
Upload a clear scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page, stamp, seal and annotation.
Confirm the requirement
State the source and target languages, receiving organisation, deadline and required delivery format.
Translation & checks
The document is translated and reviewed before being prepared in the confirmed certified or specialist format.
Receive the translation
Receive the completed digital version, with a printed copy arranged when the submission requires one.
Before uploading
What to send with your document
Complete information at the start helps identify the appropriate service and reduces avoidable questions during translation.
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A complete readable copy Include every relevant page, reverse side, attachment, stamp and annotation.
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Source and target languages Confirm the document's current language and the language required.
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The receiving organisation Name the authority, university, employer, solicitor, embassy or other recipient.
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Any written instructions Include wording about certification, notarisation, an apostille or sworn translation.
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Deadline and delivery format State when the translation is needed and whether a digital or printed copy is required.
Avoid preventable delays
Check the file before you send it
Small source-file problems can make document review harder even when the translation itself is straightforward.
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Keep every page edge visible Do not crop document numbers, seals, signatures or marginal information.
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Include reverse sides Back pages may contain registrations, stamps, amendments or official notes.
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Use consistent name spellings Provide the spelling used in passports or existing official records where relevant.
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Keep small text readable Replace blurred, dark, reflective or low-resolution photographs where possible.
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Do not add unnecessary formalities Use notarisation, apostille or sworn translation only when the receiving organisation requires it.
Our approach to document translation
Accurate, secure and clearly delivered
Official, legal and financial documents can contain important and sensitive information, so clarity, careful checking and appropriate document handling matter throughout the process.
Documents are translated by professional linguists, with terminology, names, dates and document details reviewed in context.
Personal, legal and financial files are handled confidentially while they are being reviewed, translated and prepared for delivery.
Provide the destination and deadline at the start so the appropriate service, available turnaround and delivery route can be confirmed.
Questions customers often ask
Document translation FAQs
Requirements can vary between organisations and countries. Share the recipient's written instructions whenever they are available.
Ask About Your DocumentWhat are document translation services?
Document translation services convert the meaningful content of a document from one language into another. Depending on its intended use, the completed translation may also need a certification statement or another confirmed formality.
What is certified document translation?
It is a professional translation supplied with written certification confirming that the translated content is a true and accurate rendering of the source document, together with the identifying information required for the confirmed service.
Which types of documents can be translated?
Common requests include birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, passports, identity documents, police certificates, academic records, bank statements, financial documents, contracts and company records. Other document types can also be sent for review.
Do I need to send the original document?
A clear scan, PDF or readable photograph is often enough to review and translate a document. An original may become relevant when a notarial, legalisation or other physical-document procedure specifically requires it.
How long does document translation take?
A typical standard route for suitable shorter certified documents is 2–3 working days. Express or urgent options may be available depending on the language, page count, complexity, file quality and certification route.
How much does certified document translation cost?
Published certified translation pricing starts from £29.99 per page for eligible work. The final price depends on the file, language, content, urgency and any additional certification or delivery requirements.
Can I receive the translation digitally?
Digital PDF delivery is available. Printed copies can also be arranged when the receiving organisation or submission procedure requires one.
How do I know which certification route I need?
Check the exact instructions from the organisation receiving your document. Certified, notarised, apostilled and sworn translation routes are different and should not be treated as interchangeable.
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Upload a clear copy, identify the source and target languages and tell us where the translation will be submitted. Include your deadline and any certification or delivery instructions you have received.