UK certified document translation

Certified Language Translation Services UK

Certified document translation across commonly requested languages for UK visa, legal, academic, immigration and business use. Upload your document, specify both languages and tell us where it will be submitted so the certification route, price and turnaround can be confirmed.

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Before requesting a translation

Start with the complete language route

The name of one language is not enough to determine availability, certification, price or turnaround. Three pieces of information normally define the request.

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Source language

The language currently used in the original document.

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Required language

The language requested by the authority, institution, employer or other receiving organisation.

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Destination and purpose

Tell us which country, court, university, embassy, authority or organisation will receive the translation.

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Languages can use different alphabets, scripts and regional conventions. Include relevant dialect or script requirements when they matter to your document.
Commonly requested languages

Browse our language translation services

Browse 28 commonly requested languages, or search and filter by region to find a translation service. We confirm the source-to-target language pair and certification requirements before accepting an order.

Showing 28 commonly requested languages. Source and target availability is confirmed when you order.

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Spanish Translation

European language

Certified translations for certificates, legal papers, academic records, immigration documents and business materials.

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French Translation

European language

Professionally prepared translations for official documents, applications and formal submissions.

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Italian Translation

European language

Certified translation for certificates, supporting records and official paperwork.

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German Translation

European language

Translation support for formal, administrative, academic and professional documents.

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Portuguese Translation

European language

Document translation support for personal, academic, legal and business use.

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Romanian Translation

European language

Certified document translation for official, immigration, academic and professional submissions.

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Polish Translation

European language

Translation of personal certificates, identity records, academic papers and other official documents.

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Urdu Translation

Asian language

Certified translation support for immigration, personal, academic, legal and business documents.

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Hindi Translation

Asian language

Professional document translation for official applications, qualifications and supporting records.

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Bengali Translation

Asian language

Translation of certificates, academic records, legal documents and immigration paperwork.

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Chinese Translation

Asian language

Translation support for official, personal, academic, legal and commercial documentation.

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Japanese Translation

Asian language

Professional translation of formal records, qualifications, certificates and business documents.

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Korean Translation

Asian language

Certified document translation for personal, official, academic and professional use.

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Arabic Translation

Middle Eastern language

Clear translation for personal, legal, academic, immigration and official documents.

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Farsi Translation

Middle Eastern language

Certified translation support for certificates, identity records, applications and formal documents.

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Hebrew Translation

Middle Eastern language

Professional document translation for administrative, personal, academic and business requirements.

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Kurdish Translation

Middle Eastern language

Translation support for official certificates, identity records, legal documents and applications.

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Turkish Translation

Middle Eastern language

Certified translation for immigration, legal, academic, business and personal documents.

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Amharic Translation

African language

Translation support for certificates, personal documents, immigration evidence and official records.

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Somali Translation

African language

Professional translation of personal, official, legal, academic and immigration documents.

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Swahili Translation

African language

Translation services for official records, certificates, academic documents and business materials.

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Tigrinya Translation

African language

Certified translation support for identity, personal, legal and immigration-related documents.

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Ukrainian Translation

European language

Ukrainian to English certified translation guidance for official documents, names, dates and document checks.

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Swedish Translation

European language

Swedish to English certified translation guidance covering official documents and key document checks.

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Greek Translation

European language

Greek to English certified translation guidance for official documents, transliteration and document checks.

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Norwegian Translation

European language

Guidance on Norwegian to English certified translation for official and supporting documents.

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Thai Translation

Asian language

Thai to English certified translation guidance covering names, dates, document numbers and official records.

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Gujarati Translation

Asian language

Gujarati to English certified translation guidance for certificates, names, dates and supporting records.

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The complete service covers more languages than this directory. Send us the source and target languages so availability can be confirmed.

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Before you order

What to send with your translation request

Complete information at the beginning helps the team confirm translator availability, certification, turnaround and price.

  • A readable copy of every page.
    Make sure document edges, stamps, seals, signatures and handwritten notes can be seen.
  • Source and required languages.
    Include any relevant dialect, region or script requirement.
  • The receiving organisation.
    Identify the authority, university, employer, court, embassy or destination country.
  • Your actual deadline.
    Express availability depends on the language pair, document and translator capacity.
  • Any official instructions.
    Include wording or a checklist supplied by the receiving organisation.
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Professional translation involves both linguistic work and document-specific checking.
How it works

From document to completed translation

Upload the document, choose the language pair, add the destination and deadline, then complete your order.

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Upload your document

Provide clear scans, PDFs or readable photographs of every relevant page.

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Confirm the language pair

State the source and target languages, recipient, any dialect or script requirements and your deadline.

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Review your quote

Confirm the translation scope, certification route, price and expected turnaround before work begins.

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Translation & document checks

Names, dates, numbers, visible stamps and document formatting are reviewed alongside the translation.

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Receive your translation

Receive your translation in the agreed digital or available hard-copy format.

Certification requirements

The required certification depends on where the document will be used

Certified, notarised, sworn and legalised translations describe different processes. The receiving organisation's instructions should determine which route you use.

01 / CERTIFIED

Certified translation

A complete translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness, together with relevant identifying and contact information.

02 / NOTARISED

Notarised translation

An additional notarial authentication step where the receiving organisation specifically requests notarisation.

03 / SWORN

Sworn translation

Translation completed under the recognised sworn-translator system used by certain countries and authorities.

04 / LEGALISATION

Apostille & legalisation

Additional authentication for eligible documents, signatures or certification where international submission instructions require it.

Important: certification and acceptance requirements vary by authority, application and destination. Check the exact instructions supplied by the organisation receiving your document before ordering additional authentication.
Pricing and turnaround

Certified translations from £40

The final price depends on the language pair, amount of text, certification route, formatting and required deadline.

Language pairSource and target language combination
DocumentLength, complexity and condition
CertificationStandard or additional authentication
DeadlineStandard or express availability
£40Standard certified translations currently start from £40 per document. The final price is confirmed as part of your order.
Document checks

Important details checked before delivery

Official documents often contain information that needs to remain consistent between the original and translated versions.

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Complete visible text

Relevant wording, stamps, seals and handwritten entries are reviewed for inclusion.

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Names and established spellings

Passport spellings or previous official versions can be supplied where consistency is important.

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Dates and numbers

Dates, identification numbers and other factual details receive careful attention.

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Document references

Reference numbers and identifying information are checked against the supplied document.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about translation languages

Clear answers about language availability, certification, document requirements, pricing and delivery.

What languages can you translate?

The service supports a broad range of certified document translation language pairs. Common requests include Spanish, French, Arabic, Italian, German, Turkish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, Amharic, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya. Send the complete source and target language pair for confirmation.

What should I do if my language is not listed?

The visible directory contains commonly requested examples rather than the complete language range. Send the document and identify both languages, including any relevant country, dialect or script requirement, so availability can be checked.

Are certified translations completed by human translators?

Certified and official document work is completed by professional human translators. Relevant names, dates, numbers, stamps, seals and document formatting can also be checked before delivery.

What information is needed to order a language translation?

Send a clear and complete copy of the document, the source language, required language, receiving organisation or destination country, your deadline and any instructions supplied by the receiving authority.

Does every language use the same certification process?

No. The required route depends on the authority and country receiving the document. A standard certified translation may be appropriate for many UK submissions, while some destinations request notarised, sworn, apostilled or legalised documents.

How much does language translation cost?

Standard certified translations currently start from £40 per document. The final price depends on the language pair, amount of text, document condition, formatting, certification type and deadline. The final price is confirmed as part of your order.

How quickly can my translation be delivered?

Standard and express options are available. The exact turnaround depends on the language pair, document length, certification route and translator availability, so include your actual deadline when sending the files.

Can I send a photograph instead of a scan?

A clear phone photograph may be suitable for review and ordering. Every relevant page, edge, stamp, seal, signature and handwritten entry should be visible. The team will confirm if a clearer copy is required.

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Order your translation online

Upload the document, choose the source and target languages, add the destination and deadline, and complete your order online.

  • Upload a readable copy of every relevant page
  • State the source and required languages
  • Include the receiving organisation or destination
  • Provide your deadline and any official instructions