Confirmation of Accuracy
A written statement confirms that the translation accurately represents the original document.
Home Office certified translation
Certified Translation for Home Office Applications
Professional certified translation of foreign-language documents for Home Office immigration, settlement, nationality and other official applications. Send a clear copy online and receive a complete English translation prepared with the certification details needed for independent verification.
From £40 per page
50+ languages
Certified digital PDF
Printed copies available
Prepared for official submission
Translation, checking and certification presented together in one clear document pack.
From £40
Standard certified translation starting price per page.
50+ languages
Broad language coverage for international documents.
Urgent options
Express and same-day services subject to confirmed availability.
UK-wide online service
Send readable documents without travelling to an office.
The service explained
What Is a Home Office Certified Translation?
When supporting evidence is not in English or Welsh, the relevant Home Office application may require a full translation so the document can be understood and the person or company responsible for translating it can be independently verified.
The completed translation should accurately represent the readable content of the original and contain the certification information required by the relevant application route.
Requirements can vary, so include any caseworker request, evidence checklist or supporting-document instructions when sending your documents.
Certification requirements
What Your Translation Should Include
Home Office immigration guidance for a number of application routes requires enough information to confirm the translation's accuracy and identify the translator or translation company responsible for it.
Date of Translation
The translation or certification clearly records the relevant completion date.
Full Name
The translator or authorised official of the translation company is clearly identified.
Signature
Relevant Home Office immigration guidance requires the translator or authorised company official to sign.
Contact Details
Professional contact information allows the translation provider to be independently verified.
Route-Specific Details
Additional credentials or information should be included where your particular application instructions require them.
Common Home Office applications
Certified Translation for Supporting Evidence
Foreign-language documents may form part of immigration, nationality, settlement, family and other Home Office submissions.
Visa Applications
Personal, financial, employment, academic and civil-status documents used as supporting evidence.
Spouse & Partner Applications
Marriage, birth, divorce, identity and other documents relating to family relationships.
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Supporting records provided as part of a settlement application.
Citizenship Applications
Civil-status, identity and other supporting evidence for nationality procedures.
Family & Dependant Evidence
Certificates and records used to demonstrate family relationships and identity.
Home Office Requests
Foreign-language evidence requested while an application or case is being considered.
Documents covered
Documents Commonly Translated for Home Office Applications
Send related documents together where possible. This can help keep names, dates, addresses and terminology consistent throughout the translation set.
Birth Certificates
Identity, parentage and family evidence.
Marriage Certificates
Spouse, partner and family applications.
Passports & ID
Identity pages and supporting identification.
Police Certificates
Police-clearance and criminal-record documentation.
Financial Evidence
Statements, payslips, tax and income records.
Divorce & Civil Records
Previous relationships and civil-status evidence.
Employment Documents
Employment records and work-related evidence.
Academic Documents
Degrees, diplomas, certificates and transcripts.
Simple online process
How to Order Your Home Office Translation
Your document is reviewed before translation begins so the language, intended use, price, certification requirements and available turnaround can be confirmed.
01
Upload Your Document
Send a clear PDF, scan or photograph of every relevant page.
02
Confirm the Application
Tell us the source language, intended Home Office use and submission deadline.
03
Confirm the Quote
The complete file is reviewed so the price and available delivery option are clear before work begins.
04
Translation & Checking
Names, dates, figures, terminology, visible markings and completeness are reviewed during preparation.
05
Receive Your Translation
Receive the certified digital document, with printed copies available where required.
Before you order
What to Send With Your Translation Request
Complete files and clear instructions make it easier to confirm the correct translation service, quotation and available turnaround at the beginning.
Complete Document
Include all relevant pages, reverse sides, stamps, seals and annotations.
Source Language
Identify the main language and any additional languages appearing in the document.
Application Type
Explain which Home Office process or request the translation will support.
Submission Deadline
Provide the actual date so appropriate turnaround options can be checked.
Name Spellings
Share passport spellings where a name can be transliterated in more than one way.
Document accuracy
Important Details Checked Before Delivery
Official documents contain identity information, dates, reference numbers, stamps and other details that need careful comparison with the original.
Names & Spellings
Identity details and transliterations checked against the source.
Dates & Numbers
Dates, amounts, document numbers and references reviewed.
Stamps & Seals
Relevant visible official markings and annotations accounted for.
Document Structure
Translated information presented clearly for comparison with the source.
Terminology
Immigration, civil, legal, financial and academic terminology handled consistently.
Certification Details
Relevant declaration, identifying details and signature checked before delivery.
Avoid preventable delays
Common Translation Problems to Avoid
Complete, readable documents and consistent personal details reduce avoidable questions during translation and document preparation.
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Missing Pages
Send the complete document, including relevant reverse sides and attached pages.
02
Unreadable Photographs
Avoid blur, glare, shadows, missing corners and cropped document edges.
03
Inconsistent Name Spellings
Provide the spelling shown in the relevant passport where several English transliterations are possible.
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Missing Application Information
Explain the intended Home Office use so the correct certification requirements can be considered.
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Missing Certification Details
Accuracy confirmation, identifying information, signature and professional contact details should not be overlooked where required.
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Unnecessary Notarisation or Legalisation
Add notarisation, apostille or legalisation only when the relevant receiving authority requires it.
Clear pricing before work begins
Home Office Translation Pricing
These are current starting rates. Your complete document is reviewed before the final price and available turnaround are confirmed.
Standard
£40
from / page
Two-day certified translation for suitable non-urgent documents.
- Certified digital translation
- Final total confirmed after review
- Suitable for planned submissions
Express
£65
from / page
One-day service for suitable documents where confirmed capacity is available.
- Priority translation and certification
- Availability confirmed first
- For approaching deadlines
Same Day
£100
from / page
Completion within 24 hours where the document, language and current capacity allow.
- Priority document handling
- Subject to confirmed availability
- Send the full file as early as possible
Language pair, amount of text, handwriting, formatting, document condition, certification requirements and additional formalities can affect the final quotation.
Home Office or UKVI?
Using the Translation for a UK Visa Application?
UK Visas and Immigration is part of the Home Office, but visa applications have route-specific supporting-document requirements. If your translation is specifically for a UK visa, settlement or immigration application, our UKVI page gives more detailed route-focused information.
Home Office translation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers about certification, document submission, pricing, additional formalities and delivery.
What is a Home Office certified translation?
It is a complete translation of a foreign-language document supplied with certification information confirming its accuracy and identifying the translator or translation company responsible for the work so the translation can be independently verified.
What details should a Home Office translation include?
Current Home Office immigration guidance for a number of routes requires confirmation that the translation is accurate, the date of translation, the full name and signature of the translator or authorised company official, and professional contact details. Additional requirements can apply to particular routes.
Do I need a Home Office approved translator?
Rather than relying on an “approved translator” label, check the certification requirements for your exact application. The translation should be professionally prepared and include the information required by the relevant Home Office process.
Is Home Office translation the same as UKVI translation?
UK Visas and Immigration forms part of the Home Office, but this page covers broader Home Office certified-translation requirements. Visa-specific applicants can use the dedicated UKVI certified translation service for more route-focused information.
Do I need to send my original document?
A complete and readable scan, PDF or photograph can normally be used for quotation and translation. Your application may separately require you to present or submit the original-language document, so follow the instructions for your particular route.
Does a Home Office translation need to be notarised?
Notarisation is not automatically required for every Home Office translation. Certified translation, notarisation and apostille legalisation are separate requirements. Additional formalities should normally be added only when the relevant authority requests them.
Can several application documents be translated together?
Yes. Sending related documents together can help keep names, addresses, dates and terminology consistent throughout the document set.
How much does Home Office certified translation cost?
Standard certified translation starts from £40 per page. Express service starts from £65 per page and Same Day service starts from £100 per page. The final quotation depends on the complete document, language pair, complexity, requirements and requested turnaround.
Can I request an urgent translation?
Express and same-day options may be available depending on the language, document length, readability, complexity and current capacity. Include your actual submission deadline when sending your documents.
Will I receive a digital or printed translation?
Certified digital delivery is available, with printed copies available where required. Confirm the format required for your submission when ordering.
Ready to begin?
Send Your Documents for Home Office Certified Translation
Upload the complete document and include its source language, intended Home Office use and submission deadline. Your file can then be reviewed so the appropriate service, final quotation and available delivery time are confirmed before translation begins.