Home Office Translation
Certified translation for documents supporting immigration, nationality, settlement and other Home Office applications.
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Certified document translation for official use
Certified Translation Services in the UK
Order professional certified translations online for Home Office, UKVI, HM Passport Office, legal, academic, business and other official submissions. Send complete, readable documents and explain where they will be used so the appropriate service, price and delivery option can be confirmed.
From £40 per page
50+ languages
24-hour options
Digital & printed delivery
UK-wide online document submission with clear certification and delivery options.
10,000+ translations
Official, personal and professional documents completed
50+ languages
Broad language coverage for international documents
Urgent options
24-hour service where the document and capacity allow
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Official document translation
Certified Translation for Official UK Submissions
A certified translation is a complete translation supplied with information confirming its accuracy and identifying the translator or translation company responsible for the work.
The exact requirement depends on the receiving organisation. A Home Office application, university, court, employer or overseas authority may ask for different certification, legalisation or delivery arrangements. Tell us where the document will be used and send any written instructions you have received before work begins.
For institution-specific requirements, use our Home Office certified translation service or UKVI translation service.
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Translation Support for Official Documents
Start with the organisation receiving your document. The specialist service pages explain the requirements, document types and additional formalities relevant to each use.
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Certified document translation for visa, spouse, family, work, study and settlement application evidence.
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Certification details
What Your Translation Should Show
For official use, the translation should be complete and supported by enough information for the receiving organisation to identify who prepared it and understand how it relates to the original.
Confirmation of accuracy
A clear statement confirming that the translation accurately represents the original.
Date of translation
The date on which the translation or certification was completed.
Name and signature
The translator's or authorised signatory's identifying information where required.
Contact details
Professional information allowing the translation provider to be contacted.
Professional credentials
Added when the relevant application route or receiving organisation specifically requires them.
Complete document content
Relevant names, dates, stamps, seals, annotations and visible text are accounted for.
Documents covered
Certified Translation for Personal and Official Records
One certificate, several application documents or a larger document set can be reviewed. Send every relevant page, including reverse sides that contain endorsements, stamps, seals or handwritten information.
Clear pricing options
Choose the Turnaround That Fits Your Deadline
These are current starting rates. The complete document is reviewed before the final total, certification requirement and available delivery option are confirmed.
Standard
£40
from / page
Two-day certified translation for suitable documents without an immediate deadline.
- Certified digital translation
- Final total confirmed after review
- Suitable for non-urgent submissions
Express
£65
from / page
One-day service where available for approaching application or appointment dates.
- Priority translation and certification
- Availability confirmed first
- For time-sensitive documents
Same Day
£100
from / page
Completion within 24 hours, subject to document review, language availability and current capacity.
- For urgent submission deadlines
- Availability must be confirmed
- Send the complete file as early as possible
Language pair, document length, dense text, handwriting, formatting, readability, certification requirements and additional formalities can affect the confirmed price.
Simple online process
From Your Document to a Certified Translation
Your document is reviewed before work begins so the language, intended use, certification, price and expected delivery time are clear.
Send a clear copy
Upload a readable scan, PDF or photograph of every relevant page.
Explain the purpose
Provide the languages, receiving organisation, application type and deadline.
Confirm the quote
The document is reviewed so the correct service, price and turnaround can be confirmed.
Translation & checking
Names, dates, numbers, terminology, visible markings and document completeness are reviewed.
Receive your translation
Receive the certified digital file, with printed delivery arranged where required.
Before you order
What to Send With Your Request
Complete documents and clear instructions make it easier to confirm the correct service and reduce avoidable questions or delays.
- Complete documentA readable copy of every relevant page, side, stamp, seal and annotation.
- Language pairThe source language and the language required for the translation.
- Intended useThe authority, organisation, application or country receiving the document.
- Submission deadlineThe actual date by which you need the completed translation.
- Delivery preferenceState whether you require digital delivery, printed copies or both.
- Preferred name spellingsShare passport spellings where names can be transliterated in different ways.
Quality before delivery
How Your Translation Is Checked
Official records can contain identity details, references, figures and annotations that require careful comparison with the source document.
- Names and identity detailsNames, dates of birth, document numbers and addresses are checked against the source.
- Dates and figuresDates, amounts, currencies and reference numbers are reviewed carefully.
- Stamps and annotationsVisible seals, signatures and handwritten information are accounted for.
- TerminologyLegal, immigration, academic, medical and financial terminology is checked in context.
- CompletenessRelevant pages and visible content are checked to reduce accidental omissions.
- Certification informationThe completed pack is checked for the relevant declaration and identifying details.
Language coverage
Translation Across 50+ Languages
Documents are assigned according to language pair and subject matter, covering a broad range of commonly requested international documents.
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Common uses
When Certified Translation Is Often Needed
- Visitor, work, student and family visa applications
- Spouse and partner applications
- Settlement and indefinite leave to remain applications
- British citizenship and nationality applications
- Passport and identity-document submissions
- Court and solicitor submissions
- University and professional-body applications
- Official use of overseas certificates and records in the UK
The translation service does not determine which evidence an application requires. Follow the current instructions for your route or obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.
Client feedback
What Clients Say About the Service
“Super straightforward from start to finish. I sent the documents in the evening and got a certified translation back quickly, properly formatted and easy to upload for my application.”
“I needed certified translations for official paperwork and did not want any mistakes with names and dates. Everything came back accurate, neatly laid out and clearly certified.”
“They checked my scans first, told me what to fix and then delivered a clean certified PDF pack. Exactly what I needed for a Home Office and UKVI submission.”
“Fast turnaround and great attention to detail. The translation read naturally, and the certification was done properly. I have used the service twice.”
Questions customers ask
Certified Translation FAQs
Practical answers about certification, Home Office and UKVI requirements, prices, document preparation and delivery.
What is a certified translation in the UK?
A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by certification information confirming its accuracy and identifying the translator or translation provider responsible for the work. The exact requirements can vary according to the receiving organisation.
What information should a certified translation contain?
For Home Office supporting documents, current GOV.UK guidance states that the translation should contain confirmation that it is accurate, the date of translation, the translator's full name and signature, and contact details. Other authorities or application routes may have additional requirements.
Do I need a “Home Office approved translator”?
“Home Office approved translator” is commonly used when searching for professional translation help. The important point is that the translation and its certification meet the requirements of the relevant application or receiving authority. Check the instructions for your exact route.
How much does a certified translation cost?
Standard certified translation currently starts at £40 per page with two-day turnaround. Express service starts at £65 per page with one-day turnaround, while same-day service starts at £100 per page and is subject to availability. The final total is confirmed after the complete document has been reviewed.
How quickly can my translation be completed?
Standard, express and same-day options are available. Actual availability depends on the language pair, number of pages, readability, complexity, certification requirements and current capacity. Include your exact deadline when sending the documents.
Can I send a scan or photograph instead of the original?
A complete and readable scan, PDF or photograph can normally be used for review, quotation and translation. Include all relevant pages, document edges, stamps, seals and handwritten information. The receiving organisation may separately require you to submit or present the original document.
Do I need a notarised or apostilled translation?
Certified translation, notarisation and apostille legalisation are separate requirements. Notarisation or legalisation should normally be added only when the receiving authority specifically requests it. Send any written instructions with the document if you are unsure.
Can I translate my own documents for UKVI?
For an official immigration submission, use an independent professional translator or translation company where certified translation is required. A self-translation may not provide the required independent certification and verification information.
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Send Your Documents for a Clear Translation Quote
Upload complete, readable files and include the language, receiving organisation and deadline. The appropriate service, price and available delivery time can then be confirmed before translation begins.