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Certified translations for official documents

Document Translation Services for Official UK Use

Translate personal, immigration, academic, legal, business and medical documents into clear, professionally certified English. Send a scan or photograph, tell us where the document will be submitted and receive a translation prepared for the relevant official process.

  • 100+ document types
  • Official-use certification
  • Digital and printed options
  • Urgent service where available
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100+ document types Personal, legal, academic and commercial
Official-use translations Prepared for UK submission requirements
Secure online ordering Send a clear scan or photograph
UK-wide delivery Digital files and printed copies on request
Personal, immigration, academic, legal, business and medical document categories
Documents we translate

One Service for Individual Documents and Complete Document Sets

You may need one certificate translated, several supporting documents for an application or a complete business or legal file. Each document is reviewed according to its content, language, intended use and required certification level.

Related documents can also be translated together to help keep names, dates, terminology and formatting consistent across the complete set.

  • Certificates and civil records
  • Passports and identity documents
  • Visa and immigration evidence
  • Degrees and academic records
  • Court and legal documents
  • Business and financial records
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Certified Translation for Commonly Requested Documents

These categories cover documents commonly required for immigration, identity, education, legal, employment, financial and healthcare purposes.

01 / PERSONAL

Personal and Identity Documents

Civil-status and identity records for passport applications, visas, registrations, name changes, probate and other official processes.

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Civil partnership certificates
  • Divorce certificates
  • Passports
  • Identity cards
  • Residence permits
  • Driving licences
  • Death certificates
  • Change-of-name deeds
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02 / IMMIGRATION

Immigration and Visa Documents

Supporting evidence for visa, settlement, citizenship and related Home Office or UKVI applications.

  • Police clearance certificates
  • Criminal record certificates
  • Sponsorship letters
  • Bank statements
  • Payslips
  • Tax returns
  • Home Office correspondence
  • Visa-supporting letters
  • ATAS-related documents
  • National Insurance records
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03 / ACADEMIC

Academic and Educational Documents

Qualifications and educational records for university applications, professional registration, employment and qualification assessment.

  • Degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Professional qualifications
  • School certificates
  • A-Level certificates
  • GCSE certificates
  • Enrolment letters
  • Attendance records
  • Course descriptions
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04 / LEGAL

Legal Document Translations

Legal records and supporting papers requiring careful handling of defined terms, references, dates, signatures, seals and annotations.

  • Court orders
  • Judgments
  • Powers of attorney
  • Contracts
  • Affidavits
  • Witness statements
  • Property deeds
  • Wills
  • Probate documents
  • Legal notices
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05 / BUSINESS

Business and Financial Documents

Corporate, employment, financial and compliance documents for UK organisations, overseas operations, regulators and professional advisers.

  • Certificates of incorporation
  • Articles of association
  • Company registration documents
  • Financial statements
  • Annual accounts
  • Business plans
  • Tax documents
  • VAT documents
  • Employment contracts
  • Compliance records
06 / MEDICAL

Medical and Healthcare Documents

Medical records translated with attention to terminology, dates, measurements, medication information and document structure.

  • Medical reports
  • Hospital discharge summaries
  • Consultation letters
  • Vaccination records
  • Prescriptions
  • Disability certificates
  • Dental records
  • Laboratory results
  • Fitness certificates
  • Health-insurance documents
Choose the correct route

Which Translation Service Do You Need?

The correct service depends on both the document and the organisation that will receive it.

General official use

Document Translation

For personal, academic, legal, medical, business and other official documents.

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Home Office submissions

Home Office Translation

For supporting documents being submitted as part of a Home Office application.

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Visa and immigration evidence

UKVI Translation

For evidence used in visa, settlement, citizenship and related UKVI processes.

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Legalisation and overseas use

Apostille Translation

For documents involving apostille, legalisation or overseas authentication requirements.

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Official certification

What an Official Certified Translation Should Contain

Requirements depend on the receiving authority and application. A certified translation should make it possible to identify the translation, its certification and the person or company responsible for it.

01

Confirmation of accuracy

A written statement confirming that the translation is true and accurate.

02

Date of translation

The certification should show when the translation was completed or certified.

03

Translator or company details

The relevant identifying and contact information should be clearly stated.

04

Additional details where required

Some application routes can ask for signatures, credentials or further certification details.

Requirements can vary between organisations and application routes. Check the instructions issued for your specific submission.

Certified translation showing an accuracy statement, date and translator details
Simple process

From Your Original Document to a Certified Translation

We establish what the translation will be used for before confirming the service and preparing the completed document.

01

Upload Your Document

Send a readable scan or photograph together with the language, authority and deadline.

02

Receive Your Quote

The document is reviewed for length, readability, language and certification needs.

03

Translation and Checking

Names, dates, numbers, terminology, stamps and document content are carefully checked.

04

Receive and Submit

Receive the completed certified translation in the agreed delivery format.

Four-step document translation process from file upload to certified delivery
Preparing your files

What to Send With Your Translation Request

Clear information at the beginning helps establish the correct service and maintain consistency across related documents.

  1. A complete scan or photograph Include every relevant page, reverse side, attachment, stamp, annotation and seal.
  2. The source and target languages Tell us which language the document uses and which language the translation requires.
  3. The intended use Explain whether the document is for UKVI, the Home Office, a court, university, employer, solicitor or another organisation.
  4. Your required deadline Provide the actual submission date so the available turnaround can be confirmed.
  5. Preferred name spellings Share the spelling used in passports or previous official translations where consistency matters.
Original and translated documents being compared with a quality-control checklist
Quality and presentation

Checks That Matter for Official Documents

Official documents often contain reference numbers, stamps, handwritten notes, tables and layout information as well as ordinary text.

Names and spellings Compared across the document and related files.
Dates and numbers Checked carefully for consistency.
Stamps and annotations Translated or identified where relevant.
Document structure Presented so the original and translation can be compared.
Terminology consistency Repeated terms are kept consistent across related documents.
Certification details Added according to the confirmed service and intended use.
Certified document translation £40 starting price per page
Transparent pricing

Receive the Confirmed Price Before Work Begins

The final price depends on factors including language, length, formatting, legibility, certification requirements and turnaround.

  • Language
  • Page count
  • Word count
  • Formatting
  • Certification
  • Turnaround
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Questions about documents

Document Translation FAQs

Practical answers about file preparation, certification, pricing and official use.

What documents can you translate?

Personal certificates, identity records, immigration evidence, academic documents, legal papers, business records, financial documents and medical records can all be reviewed for translation.

What makes a document translation certified?

Certification normally identifies the translation and confirms its accuracy, together with relevant date and translator or translation-company information.

Do documents for the Home Office need translation?

Documents not issued in English or Welsh may require certified translation for a Home Office or UKVI application. Follow the requirements for your specific application route.

Do I need to send the original document?

A clear and complete scan or photograph is normally sufficient for quotation and translation, although the receiving organisation may still require the original separately.

Can several related documents be translated together?

Yes. Sending related documents together can help maintain consistent names, dates, addresses and terminology throughout the complete set.

Do I need a notarised or apostilled translation?

This depends on the receiving authority and intended use. Some overseas and legal processes require additional notarisation or legalisation.

How much does document translation cost?

Certified document translation starts from £40 per page. The confirmed total depends on the document, language and required service.

Can an urgent translation be arranged?

Urgent turnaround may be available depending on the document, language, length and current capacity. Send your exact deadline when requesting a quote.

Ready when you are

Send Your Document and Confirm What It Will Be Used For

Provide a clear copy, the source language, the receiving organisation and your deadline so the appropriate translation service and available turnaround can be confirmed.