Certified translation
A complete translation with a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness, together with identifying and contact details.
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UK certified translation specialists
Certified Translation Services for Official Documents in the UK
Professional certified translations for visa, legal, academic, personal and business documents. Send your files online, confirm where they will be submitted and receive clear pricing before work begins.
- Professional human translators
- Secure document handling
- Clear pricing before work begins
- Standard and express options
10K+
documents translated
24-hour
turnaround may be available
UK-wide
online ordering and delivery
4 options
certified, notarised, sworn and legalisation support
What the service provides
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document.
For many UK applications, the certification should identify the translator or translation company, show the date of translation and provide contact details so the work can be independently verified.
Tell the team where the document will be submitted before work begins. This makes it possible to check whether you need a standard certified translation or an additional step such as notarisation, sworn translation, apostille or legalisation support.
Explore the available certification services
Certification options
Choose the service required by the receiving organisation
Certified, notarised, sworn and apostilled translations are different services. The right option depends on the document, destination country and instructions supplied by the receiving organisation.
Notarised translation
A certified translation with an additional authentication step by a notary public when this is specifically requested.
Explore notarised translationSworn translation
Translation support for countries and organisations that use a legally recognised sworn-translator system or formal declaration.
Ask about sworn translationApostille and legalisation
Guidance and support where documents, translations or related certification require apostille or consular legalisation.
Check your requirementsLegal and immigration translation
Translation of visa evidence, court papers, Home Office submissions, contracts, affidavits and supporting legal documents.
Academic and business translation
Certified translations for diplomas, transcripts, reference letters, company records, agreements and professional documents.
Certified document translation
Official translations for the documents that matter
The service supports personal, legal, immigration, academic and business documents submitted to authorities, universities, employers, embassies, courts and other organisations in the UK and abroad.
Clear scans or phone photographs can normally be sent online for review. Readability and the required certification route are confirmed before work begins.
Birth certificates
For visa, passport, nationality, family and official-record applications.
Marriage certificates
For spouse visas, civil-status matters, legal submissions and international administration.
Passports and ID documents
For immigration, identity verification, compliance and supporting application evidence.
Academic transcripts
For university admissions, enrolment, qualification assessment and professional recognition.
Legal documents
For court proceedings, solicitor files, contracts, affidavits and immigration matters.
Business documents
For company records, agreements, certificates and other formal commercial use.
How it works
From document upload to checked delivery
Send the document, explain where it will be used and receive a clear quotation before the translation and certification work begins.
Upload your documents
Send clear scans or phone photographs through the online order page.
Confirm the destination
State the authority, university, employer, court, embassy or country receiving the translation.
Receive your quote
The quote confirms the price, expected turnaround and recommended certification option.
Translation and checks
Names, dates, numbers, stamps, visible text and certification details are reviewed.
Receive the translation
The completed translation is delivered in the format agreed in your quotation.
Understanding the difference
Certified, notarised, sworn or apostilled?
Do not order an additional authentication step unless the receiving organisation requires it. Send any written instructions with your document so the correct route can be checked.
| Service | What it adds | When it may be required |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | A signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete. | Common UK visa, university, employment, legal and administrative submissions. |
| Notarised translation | Additional authentication involving a notary public. | When an authority, institution or overseas recipient expressly requests notarisation. |
| Sworn translation | Translation completed under the sworn-translator system used by the relevant country. | When the destination country recognises or requires a sworn translator. |
| Apostille or legalisation | Authentication for documents being used across international borders. | When required by the destination country, embassy, consulate or receiving organisation. |
The original document, the translation or a related certification may require authentication depending on the destination and receiving organisation.
UK visa and official submissions
What a UK certified translation should include
For documents that are not in English or Welsh, UK application guidance commonly requires a complete translation that can be independently verified. Requirements should always be checked for the particular application.
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Confirmation that the translation is accurate and complete
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The date on which the translation was completed
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The translator’s or authorised company representative’s full name and signature
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Contact details for the translator or translation company
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Credentials where the particular immigration route or receiving authority requests them
Why choose the service
Clear support for important official documents
Professional human translation, careful document checks and clear communication are combined in one straightforward online process.
Prepared for the stated purpose
The receiving organisation’s instructions are considered where they are supplied with the document.
Professional human translators
Certified and official document work is completed by professional translators rather than unreviewed machine output.
Secure document handling
Personal and official documents are handled confidentially and shared only with those involved in the work.
Clear communication
Pricing, turnaround information and the recommended certification route are provided before work begins.
London and UK-wide service
Order certified translations online from anywhere in the UK
Clients in London and throughout the UK can submit documents online without arranging an in-person appointment. The quotation is based on the document, language pair, certification type and required deadline.
Send documents online
Upload a clear scan or readable phone photograph.
Confirm your deadline
Standard and express options depend on length and translator availability.
Choose delivery format
Digital delivery is available, with hard-copy arrangements confirmed when needed.
I needed a certified birth certificate translation for my visa application. The process was simple and professional, and the completed document was accepted without any issues.
Aleksandra M.
Spouse visa application
My university needed certified translations of my foreign degree certificates before enrolment. They delivered quickly and the documents were accepted by the admissions office.
Fatima O.
MSc admissions
Used them for urgent legal documents ahead of a court deadline. The turnaround was fast, the translation was thorough and well presented, and communication was excellent.
James B.
Court submission
Used them for urgent legal documents ahead of a court deadline. The turnaround was fast, the translation was thorough and well presented, and communication was excellent.
Rajan K.
ILR application
Clear pricing, no surprises, fast delivery and a professional outcome. We use the service regularly for business translation needs.
Sarah L.
Corporate documents
Needed a marriage certificate translated urgently for a Skilled Worker visa. The process was smooth, and the documents arrived on time and professionally formatted.
Priya W.
Skilled Worker visa
Frequently asked questions
Questions about certified translation services
Important answers about official documents, UK visa requirements, certification types, prices and delivery.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by a signed certification statement confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original. The statement normally includes the date, the translator or translation-company details and contact information.
Can I use your certified translation for a UK visa or Home Office application?
Certified translations can be prepared with the details normally requested for UK visa and Home Office submissions, including confirmation of accuracy, the date of translation, the translator or company name and relevant contact details. Final acceptance always rests with the receiving authority.
What documents can you translate?
Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, passports, identity documents, academic transcripts, diplomas, legal papers, court documents, contracts, company records and supporting visa documents.
How fast can you deliver a certified translation?
Standard and express turnaround options are available. Same-day or 24-hour delivery may be possible for suitable documents and language pairs, subject to translator availability and document length. Send the document and deadline for confirmation.
How much does a certified translation cost?
Standard certified translations currently start from £40 per document. The final quote depends on document length, language pair, certification type and required turnaround. A clear quote is provided before work begins.
What is the difference between certified and notarised translation?
A certified translation includes a statement confirming accuracy and completeness. A notarised translation adds authentication by a notary public. Notarisation is only needed when the receiving authority specifically requests it.
Do I need an apostille for a certified translation?
Not always. Apostille or legalisation requirements depend on the document, destination country and receiving authority. Check the exact requirement before ordering additional authentication.
Can I send a photo or scan of my document?
A clear scan or phone photograph is often enough to prepare a quote and, in many cases, the translation itself. The team will confirm whether the copy is readable or whether an original or certified copy is required.
Do you provide certified translation services in London?
Yes. The online service supports clients in London and throughout the UK. Documents can be sent securely online, with digital delivery and any available hard-copy options confirmed in the quote.
Are documents translated by human translators?
Certified and official document work is completed by professional human translators, with names, dates, numbers, stamps and formatting checked before delivery.
Is my document kept confidential?
Documents are handled confidentially and should only be accessed by the team members, translators and reviewers involved in completing the request. Avoid sending unnecessary information and use the secure upload route where possible.
Start your order
Send your document for a clear translation quote
Include the document type, source and target languages, receiving organisation and deadline. The quote will confirm the price, recommended certification option and expected delivery time before work begins.
- No-obligation quotation
- Pricing confirmed before work begins
- Secure handling of official documents
- Standard and express turnaround options
Tell the team what you need translated
Use the secure order route for document uploads or email a general question to hello@certifiedtranslationagency.co.uk. Do not send unnecessary sensitive information.