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Certified, Notarised, Sworn & Legalised Translation Services UK

Certified, notarised and sworn translation services for UK visa, legal, academic and business documents. Upload your file and tell us where it will be submitted so we can confirm the right certification route, price and turnaround.

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Professional human translators Official document work handled by professional translators.
Online document submission Use the website upload route for personal and official files.
UK-wide online service Submit documents and requirements online.
Standard and express options Urgent availability is confirmed after the document is reviewed.
Choose the correct route

Which translation service do you need?

Start with the receiving organisation's instructions. The destination and intended use determine whether standard certification is enough or an additional authentication step is required.

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Certified translation

A complete translation supplied with a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness, together with the relevant date, identifying information and contact details.

  • Personal certificates and identity documents
  • Visa and immigration supporting documents
  • Academic records and professional qualifications
  • Legal, corporate and commercial records
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Notarised translation

Notarisation adds an authentication step involving a notary public. It is different from standard certification and should normally be ordered only when the receiving organisation expressly requests it.

  • Formal overseas submissions
  • Cross-border legal or administrative matters
  • Documents with explicit notarial instructions
  • Applications requiring authenticated certification
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Sworn translation

Some jurisdictions require the translation to be completed or certified by a translator authorised under that country's sworn translation system. The applicable rules depend on the destination.

  • Submissions to authorities outside the UK
  • Civil-status and registry matters
  • International court or legal procedures
  • Country-specific administrative requirements
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Apostille & legalisation support

Apostille and consular legalisation concern authentication of a document, signature or related certification. The correct sequence varies according to the document, issuing country and destination.

  • Documents being used in another country
  • Applications naming an apostille requirement
  • Consular or embassy submission procedures
  • Complex certification and legalisation routes
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What is included: Certified translation normally includes a signed statement of accuracy and relevant translator or provider details. Notarisation, sworn translation and apostille or legalisation are separate routes. Confirm the receiving organisation’s requirements before adding extra formalities.

At a glance

Certified, notarised, sworn or legalised?

These terms describe different processes. Select the route named by the receiving authority rather than adding authentication that has not been requested.

Service What it provides Common purpose Important point
Certified A complete translation with a signed accuracy statement. Many UK official, academic, employment and visa submissions. Often sufficient unless another form of authentication is named.
Notarised Certified translation plus notarial authentication. Formal applications that explicitly request notarisation. A notary authenticates the relevant signature or certification.
Sworn Translation completed under a recognised sworn-translator system. Submissions in countries where sworn translation is required. The required translator status depends on the destination country.
Apostille or legalisation Additional authentication for qualifying international documents. Cross-border use where the receiving authority names this step. The original, translation or certification may require action.
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Document translation

Documents for personal, academic, legal and business use

The service supports individual documents and larger files across a wide range of official and professional purposes. If you specifically need passport pages translated, see our certified passport translation service.

UKVI certified translation

Certified translations prepared for documents being submitted with UK visa, settlement and citizenship applications.

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Immigration translation

Translation of civil-status, identity, police and supporting records used for immigration and residency applications.

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Legal documents

Court documents, contracts, affidavits, solicitor files and other legal records requiring careful treatment of names, dates, references and formal terminology.

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Medical & healthcare documents

Medical reports, patient records, discharge documents, certificates and other healthcare material requiring professional translation.

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Standard certified translation
From £40

per document

The final price depends on the amount of text, language pair, certification type, document condition and required turnaround. Your price is confirmed before work begins.

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Turnaround & delivery

Choose an option that suits your deadline

Availability depends on the language pair, document length, certification route and translator capacity. Include the actual deadline when submitting your files.

Standard service

Suitable when you have a flexible deadline. The expected completion date is confirmed in your written quote.

Express service

Faster turnaround may be available according to document length, language pair and professional translator availability.

Same-day or 24-hour

May be possible for suitable documents and language pairs. Send the file for confirmation rather than assuming urgent availability.

Digital & hard-copy delivery

Digital delivery is available in the agreed format. Where a printed version is required, available posting or delivery arrangements can be confirmed before ordering.

How it works

Five steps from document upload to delivery

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

Upload your document

Upload clear scans or readable phone photographs through the website upload route.

Add the details

Add the language, receiving organisation or destination country and your deadline.

Review your quote

Review and confirm the price, expected turnaround and certification option before translation starts.

Translation & checks

The document is translated and checked for names, dates, numbers, stamps and relevant formatting.

Receive your translation

The completed translation is delivered in the agreed digital or available hard-copy format.

Before you upload

Send every relevant page, both languages, the receiving organisation, your deadline and any official certification instructions. Include a passport spelling or existing official version if names must match supporting records.

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Popular service routes

Go straight to the service that matches your document

These service pages cover certified translations used for visa, academic and business document needs.

For documents being submitted with a UK visa, settlement or citizenship application, use the dedicated UKVI translation requirements page.
UKVI certified translation Visa, settlement & citizenship
For transcripts, degree certificates, diplomas and other academic records, use the dedicated academic transcript translation service page.
Academic document translation Study & professional recognition
For company certificates, agreements, commercial records and other corporate documents, use the dedicated business document translation service page.
Business document translation Company & commercial records
Frequently asked questions

Questions about translation services

Clear answers about certification, document formats, academic transcripts, pricing, delivery and official submissions.

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. The statement normally includes the completion date, translator or translation company details and contact information.

Can a certified translation be used for a UK visa application?

Certified translations can be prepared with the information normally requested for UK visa and Home Office submissions, including confirmation of accuracy, the date, identifying information and contact details. Final acceptance always rests with the receiving authority.

Do you provide certified transcript translation services?

Yes. Academic transcripts, degree certificates, diplomas, qualification records and related documents can be translated for university admissions, enrolment, assessment and professional recognition.

What documents can be translated?

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 much does a certified translation cost?

Standard certified translations currently start from £40 per document. The final price depends on the document length, language pair, certification type and required turnaround. The price is confirmed as part of your order.

How quickly can a certified translation be delivered?

Standard and express options are available. Same-day or 24-hour delivery may be possible for suitable documents and language pairs, subject to document length and translator availability. Submit the file and deadline for confirmation.

What is the difference between certified and notarised translation?

A certified translation includes a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness. A notarised translation adds authentication by a notary public and is normally required only when the receiving organisation specifically requests it.

Do I need an apostille for my translated document?

Not always. Apostille and legalisation requirements depend on the document, destination country and receiving organisation. Confirm the exact instruction before ordering additional authentication.

Can I send a scan or phone photograph?

A clear scan or readable phone photograph is often enough to start the order and may also be suitable for the translation itself. The team will confirm whether the copy is readable or whether another format is needed.

Are the documents translated by human translators?

Certified and official document work is completed by professional human translators, with names, dates, numbers, stamps and relevant formatting checked before delivery.

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