Personal, legal, academic and business documents
Send birth and marriage certificates, passports, identity documents, academic records, legal papers, immigration evidence, financial records and business documents for professional translation and certification.
Include every page, stamp, seal, handwritten note and relevant reverse side. State where the translation will be submitted so the required service and certification format can be reviewed.
Official document translation
A certified document translation is a complete translation accompanied by written confirmation that the translated text is a true and accurate representation of the original document.
The translation should normally account for the readable content of the supplied document, including headings, entries, stamps, seals, endorsements and handwritten annotations where relevant.
The receiving organisation decides what it requires. A document submitted to a UK authority may need a different certification format from one being used before an overseas court, embassy, university or registry.
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Full or short-form birth records used for identity, nationality, family, passport, immigration and civil-registration procedures.
Include the complete certificate, registration details, stamps and reverse side where relevant.Marriage and civil-status records used for spouse applications, family procedures, name evidence and overseas registration.
Ensure both parties’ details, dates, registration entries, signatures and official seals are visible.Divorce certificates, decrees and court-issued dissolution documents used for legal, family and civil-status matters.
Supply every page containing orders, dates, case references, court seals or finality wording.Passport bio-data pages, national identity cards, residence documents and other formal identity records.
Keep names, document numbers, dates, machine-readable text and both sides of cards clear.Driving licences and related records containing personal information, vehicle categories, restrictions and endorsements.
Send clear images of both sides and state the organisation or country receiving the translation.Police clearance certificates, criminal-record documents, certificates of conduct and related official checks.
Include every result page, issuing-body details, fingerprints, seals and explanatory notes.Visa evidence, residence documents, application records, sponsor documents and other immigration-related paperwork.
Follow the checklist for the specific application and send only the documents requiring translation.Degree awards, diplomas, professional certificates and formal educational qualifications.
Include the awarding institution, qualification title, award date, signatures, seals and reverse-side text.Multi-page transcripts, mark sheets, module lists, credit records and formal statements of study.
Send every page so module names, grades, credits, legends and grading explanations remain complete.Court orders, judgments, affidavits, statements, powers of attorney, case papers and other legal records.
Preserve case references, defined terms, numbered clauses, signatures, exhibits and court markings.Medical reports, doctor’s letters, certificates and health records required for a stated administrative or legal purpose.
Clear scans are important for names, dates, medication, clinical terminology and handwritten entries.Statements and financial records used as evidence of funds, income, transactions, account ownership or financial history.
Submit all relevant pages and keep account headings, dates, currencies and transaction columns readable.Commercial contracts, company documents, agreements, corporate records, reports and formal correspondence.
Supply appendices, schedules, definitions, signatures and company seals connected to the document.Send a complete copy with its language, intended use and deadline. The team can review the document and confirm the relevant service.
Ask About Your DocumentSend a readable copy together with the language pair, receiving authority and deadline for review.
Prepare your source files
Complete source material and clear submission instructions reduce avoidable questions and help the correct certification route be identified.
How it works
The service route, expected delivery and required certification format are reviewed before the translation is finalised.
Upload a readable scan, PDF or photograph containing every page and relevant official marking.
Provide the language pair, destination, receiving authority and any written instructions.
The document is translated and reviewed for names, dates, numbers, omissions and visible annotations.
The agreed certification is added and the completed files are supplied in the confirmed format.
Important document details
Official documents often contain small details that must remain consistent across the original, translation and application.
View Available LanguagesA name can have more than one valid English spelling. Supply a passport or preferred spelling reference where consistency with another application document matters.
Dates, identification numbers, account figures, grades, case references and currencies should be checked carefully and retained in the correct context.
Readable official markings should not be silently omitted. They can be translated, described or identified according to the document and intended use.
Academic, financial and legal documents may depend on column headings, legends, schedules and page relationships that should remain clear in the translation.
The certification wording, signature method and copy format should be matched to the written requirements supplied by the receiving organisation.
Related translation routes
Do not add notarisation, sworn translation or legalisation automatically. Check the receiving authority’s terminology and written instructions first.
A complete translation accompanied by a statement confirming that it is true and accurate, with the relevant identifying and contact details.
Explore certified translationSome overseas authorities request notarial verification or a translator formally authorised under the destination country’s legal system.
Check the required routeCertain eligible UK documents, signatures, stamps or seals may need authentication before they can be used officially in another country.
Ask about legalisationQuestions customers often ask
Requirements vary according to the document, language, destination and receiving organisation.
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Common requests include birth and marriage certificates, passports, identity cards, driving licences, police certificates, divorce documents, degree certificates, transcripts, court papers, medical reports, bank statements, contracts and company records. Other document types can be reviewed individually.
The exact requirements depend on the receiving body. UK guidance commonly refers to confirmation that the translation is accurate, the translation date, the translator’s full name and contact details, and in some application routes the translator’s signature.
Send every page that contains relevant text, stamps, seals, endorsements, signatures or handwritten notes. Do not remove a page merely because it appears repetitive without first confirming that it is unnecessary.
A clear and complete photograph may be suitable for review. Keep the document flat and well lit, make sure all four corners are visible, and avoid glare, shadows, blur or cropped official markings.
Provide a passport or another preferred spelling reference when a name can be transliterated in more than one way. This helps maintain consistency across the translation and related application documents.
Yes. Birth and marriage certificates are common certified translation requests. Send a complete copy and state whether it will be used for immigration, passport, family, civil-registration or overseas purposes.
Passport bio-data pages, identity cards and driving licences can be reviewed for translation. For cards and licences, provide clear images of both sides and identify the authority receiving the translation.
Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and other academic records can be translated. Multi-page transcripts should be supplied in full so modules, credits, grades, legends and institutional details remain complete.
Not necessarily. Notarisation and apostille legalisation are separate formalities and should be arranged only where the receiving authority requires them. Send the authority’s written instructions before ordering.
Send the complete document, source and target languages, intended use, receiving authority, deadline and required copy format. The document can then be reviewed and a quote and expected delivery time provided.
The website supports certified translation across more than 100 languages. Visit the translation languages page or send the document and required language pair for confirmation.
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Upload a clear copy and include the language pair, receiving authority, destination country, deadline and any written certification instructions. The team can then review the correct service and delivery route.
