Certified Translation
For documents requiring an accuracy and completeness statement for official submission.
Certified and official document translation · UK
Official Translation Services UK – Certified Document Translation
Order certified translations for UK and overseas documents. Whether you need a birth certificate, legal document, academic record or immigration paperwork translated, send us your file and the receiving organisation's requirements so we can confirm the appropriate service.
Certified translationsOnline document submissionStandard & urgent enquiries
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Different official requirements
Certified, sworn, notarised and legalisation enquiries.
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Document-led quotations
Cost and deadline assessed against the actual file.
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Digital and printed delivery
Confirm the format your receiving organisation needs.
Choose a translation service
Translation Services for Official Documents
Select the service that matches your instructions. If the receiving organisation has given you a specific requirement, include it with your document to avoid ordering unnecessary formalities.
UKVI & Home Office Translation
Certified translations for immigration, visa, citizenship and other Home Office-related applications.
Notarised Translation
Additional notarial involvement when specifically requested by the receiving organisation.
Sworn Translation
For destinations where a translation by an authorised sworn translator is required.
Apostille & Legalisation
Explore the additional authentication steps some overseas authorities request.
Urgent Certified Translation
Ask about priority handling for time-sensitive documents and confirmed deadlines.
Documents and languages
What Document Do You Need Translated?
From civil certificates to contracts, select a document type or upload your file to explain your requirements.
Popular Translation Languages
Browse certified translation information for frequently requested language pairs.
Get the right format
Certified Translation vs Notarised, Sworn and Apostille
For many UK applications, an accurately completed translation with the appropriate certification statement is what the receiving organisation requests. For overseas use, an authorised sworn translator, notarial involvement or separate legalisation may be necessary.
The correct format depends on the destination, recipient and individual document. Check their current instructions before choosing a route.
Learn about certified translation →How it works
Three Steps to Your Certified Translation
Send Your Documents
Submit a clear scan or photo of your full document and explain which language it needs translating into.
Confirm Price and Timing
We review the document and intended use, then confirm the appropriate service, quotation and available deadline.
Receive Your Translation
The translation is prepared to the agreed scope, with digital or printed delivery arrangements confirmed for your order.
Clear pricing before translation
View Translation Pricing →Check Translation Prices or Request a Quote
Costs vary by language, word count, document formatting, certification route and turnaround. Check our published pricing, then submit your file for an accurate order-specific quote.
Existing customer feedback
What Our Clients Say
Testimonials currently published on this website, retained with their original wording and attribution.
"I needed a certified translation for my visa application and the team made the process very simple. They explained what was needed, confirmed the price quickly and delivered the translation on time. The document was accepted without any problem."
"We used Official Translation Service for legal document translation. The communication was clear, the formatting was accurate and the final certified translation looked very professional. I would be happy to use them again."
"I was unsure whether I needed a certified or notarised translation, but the team guided me properly before I placed the order. The translation was completed quickly and sent as a signed PDF, exactly as requested."
Answers before you order
Official Translation Services FAQs
What are official translation services?
Official translation services prepare documents translated for use with an authority, court, educational institution, employer or another organisation. The required certification and format depend on the document's destination and the recipient's rules.
Do I need a certified translation for UKVI or the Home Office?
A document not in English or Welsh may require a certified translation for an immigration application. Follow the specific application guidance and share any certification requirements before placing your order.
What is the difference between certified, sworn and notarised translations?
A certified translation comes with a statement of accuracy and completeness. A sworn translation involves a translator recognised under a particular country's system. Notarisation is a separate notarial step. Check which route your receiving organisation requests.
Can I send a photograph or PDF of my document?
A clear scan, PDF or photograph is usually enough for initial review and a quotation. Include all pages, reverse sides, stamps, seals and readable notes. Ask if your recipient requires original documents or printed copies.
How much does an official translation cost?
The quote depends on language pair, page count, content, layout, certification requirements and deadline. Visit our pricing page or submit your full document for a confirmed price before work begins.
How long does certified document translation take?
Timing depends on the length and complexity of the file, the language pair, the required formalities and available capacity. If you have a deadline, include it when ordering so an achievable turnaround can be confirmed.
Can you translate stamps, seals and handwritten notes?
Legible and relevant text, including stamps, seals and annotations, can be reviewed as part of the document. Upload complete, uncropped images and highlight any name spellings that need to match an identity document.
Can I receive a printed certified copy?
Digital certified translations and printed-copy options can be discussed when you submit your request. Whether a hard copy is required is determined by the organisation receiving your documents.
Ready when you are
Start Your Official Document Translation
Send your document and the recipient's requirements. We can then confirm the translation route, price and available turnaround.