Police certificate
An official certificate issued by a police or criminal-record authority for immigration, overseas work, study or another formal purpose.
Certified document translation
Certified Police Certificate Translation
Translate a police certificate, criminal-record certificate, police-clearance certificate or certificate of good conduct for visa, employment, residency, legal, embassy and other official submissions.
- 100+ languages supported
- Certified PDF delivery
- From £29.99 per page
Complete translation
All relevant visible certificate content
Certified format
Statement, signature, stamp and date
2–3 working days
Usual standard turnaround
Express options
Subject to document review
A complete official translation
What is a police certificate translation?
A police certificate translation reproduces the meaningful content of an official record showing a person’s disclosed criminal-record status, clearance status or recorded offences.
The document may be called a police certificate, criminal-record certificate, clearance certificate, criminal-history certificate, judicial-record certificate or certificate of good conduct, depending on the issuing country.
The translation should preserve the original document’s title and meaning. It does not issue the police check, change its result or determine whether the receiving organisation will consider the certificate sufficient.
Different issuing systems
Police and criminal-record documents covered
The exact document name, format and issuing body vary by country. Send every relevant page and keep the document’s original title visible.
Police-clearance certificate
A certificate reporting whether a person has a record or stating that no relevant record was found within the issuing system.
Criminal-record certificate
A document issued by a national, regional or judicial authority containing criminal-history information or a no-record statement.
Certificate of good conduct
A similarly purposed document whose title and wording may refer to conduct, character, judicial status or the absence of convictions.
Important:
the translation service translates a certificate you already
have. It does not apply for, issue, update or replace a police
or criminal-record certificate.
Choose the closest purpose
Where will the translated certificate be used?
Select a submission route for practical preparation guidance. The recipient’s current written instructions should always take priority.
Visa and immigration
Use a complete independently verifiable translation
A police or criminal-record certificate may be requested for certain visa, settlement, residency, citizenship or immigration applications.
Where the document is not in English or Welsh, the translation should include the certification details required by the applicable route and should be submitted with the source document.
- Every relevant certificate page is included
- Confirmation of accuracy and translation date
- Translator or company representative details
- The source certificate is submitted as instructed
Choose the correct route
Do you need the certificate or its translation?
These are separate services. First obtain the correct certificate from the authorised body, then arrange a translation when the recipient requires another language.
You already have the certificate
Use the translation service when you have received the police, criminal-record, clearance or good-conduct certificate and need it translated for an official submission.
- Upload every relevant page
- Confirm the source and target languages
- Name the receiving organisation
- Include your deadline and delivery preference
You still need to obtain the certificate
Apply through the authorised police, judicial, criminal-record or government body for the country in which the check is required. Application procedures vary between jurisdictions.
- Check which country’s certificate is required
- Confirm the correct issuing organisation
- Review identity and application requirements
- Obtain the certificate before requesting translation
Complete certificate coverage
What is translated from the police certificate?
The translation should represent all relevant visible content rather than only the heading or final result.
Send the reverse side, continuation sheets and attached
pages whenever they contain conditions, offence details,
official notes, stamps or authentication information.
- Full name and previous names
- Date and place of birth
- Passport or identity references
- Certificate and application numbers
- Issuing police or government authority
- Issue date and stated validity information
- No-record or clearance statements
- Offence, conviction or disposal entries
- Relevant dates and legal references
- Authority representatives and official titles
- Stamps, seals and signatures
- Notes, endorsements and authentication text
A straightforward online process
How police certificate translation works
Send the complete certificate, explain where it will be used and receive the certified translation in the agreed format.
Upload the certificate
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page, statement, stamp, signature and edge.
Explain its intended use
Identify the visa route, employer, regulator, solicitor, embassy or other receiving organisation.
Translation and checking
Names, dates, references, record statements, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes are translated and reviewed.
Receive the final version
Receive the certified PDF, with a printed hard copy arranged when required.
Before uploading
Check that your request is complete
Use this checklist to reduce questions about the file, certification route, intended use or delivery deadline.
Upload readiness
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Pricing and turnaround
Choose a service that suits your deadline
The final price and completion time depend on the language pair, page count, amount of text, legibility, record detail, certification route and delivery format.
Published starting price
From £29.99 per page
The certificate is reviewed before the final price and turnaround are confirmed.
Avoid preventable delays
Common police certificate translation problems
Many issues arise from incomplete files, expired certificates, inconsistent names or choosing a certification formality before checking the recipient’s instructions.
Sending only the first page
Continuation sheets or reverse sides may contain record entries, official notes or authentication details.
Cropping references or seals
Keep every document edge, certificate number, stamp, seal, signature and authority detail visible.
Using the wrong issuing authority
The required certificate depends on the relevant country, residence history and receiving organisation.
Ignoring name differences
Provide the passport spelling and explain genuine transliteration or previous-name differences.
Assuming a certificate never expires
The recipient may impose its own issue-date or validity rule even when the document has no printed expiry date.
Ordering unnecessary legalisation
Add sworn certification, notarisation or an apostille only when the receiving organisation asks for it.
Related translation routes
Other services that may support your submission
Questions customers often ask
Police certificate translation FAQs
Requirements vary between visa routes, employers, embassies, regulators, courts and issuing countries. Send the recipient’s instructions with the certificate.
Unsure which certification route is needed?
Ask about your police certificate
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What is a certified police certificate translation?
It is a complete professional translation of a police certificate, criminal-record certificate, clearance certificate or certificate of good conduct supplied with a certification statement, signature, stamp and date.
Do I need a certified translation of my police certificate?
You will commonly need one when a police certificate is not in the language accepted by a visa authority, employer, regulator, embassy, solicitor, court or other official organisation.
Can you translate criminal-record and police-clearance certificates?
Yes. The service covers police certificates, criminal-record certificates, police-clearance certificates, good-conduct certificates and similar official background-check documents.
What details are included in the translation?
Relevant visible content includes names, identifying details, dates, certificate numbers, issuing-authority information, record statements, offence entries, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes.
Can I use the translation for a UK visa application?
A police certificate required by an applicable visa route should be accompanied by a complete certified translation when the source document is not in English or Welsh. The translation does not guarantee the outcome of an application.
Can the translation be used for employment screening?
It can be prepared for submission to employers, recruiters, licensing bodies and background-check organisations. Confirm which certificate, language and certification format the recipient requires.
How long does police certificate translation take?
Standard turnaround is usually 2–3 working days. Express one-working-day or same-day service may be available after the document and language requirements have been reviewed.
How much does police certificate translation cost?
Standard certified translation currently starts from £29.99 per page. The final price depends on the language, length, amount of text, legibility, certification route and delivery requirements.
Do I need to send the original police certificate?
A clear scan, PDF or photograph is normally enough to review and prepare the translation. The receiving organisation may separately require the original certificate or an official copy.
Can I receive a certified PDF?
Yes. A certified PDF can be supplied by email for suitable online immigration, employment, legal, embassy or administrative submissions.
Can I receive a printed certified copy?
A printed hard copy can be arranged when the employer, embassy, solicitor, court, immigration authority or other recipient requires physical delivery.
Do I need a sworn, notarised or apostilled translation?
Not automatically. Certified, sworn, notarised and apostille routes serve different purposes. Choose an additional formality only when the receiving organisation specifically requests it.
Can you obtain the police certificate for me?
This service translates a certificate you already have. Applications for police or criminal-record certificates must be made through the authorised issuing body for the relevant country or jurisdiction.
What should I send when placing the order?
Send the complete readable certificate, the source and target languages, the receiving organisation, your deadline and any certification or delivery instructions.
Ready to translate your certificate?
Upload the complete police certificate and start your order
Send a clear copy, identify the languages and receiving organisation, and include your deadline and certification instructions.