Official document translation for certificates and records in the UK.
Choose the official document you need translated—birth or marriage certificate, passport, bank statement, degree certificate or another record. The directory below links to document-specific services and guidance. Upload the complete file with the language pair, intended recipient and any certification instructions.
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Relevant details are compared with the provided source document.
Official acceptance requirements are set by the receiving organisation.
Translate the document you have—not a generic service package.
Official document translation should reflect the complete source record, not just the main text. Names, dates, identity numbers, grades, financial amounts, visible stamps and handwritten notes may all matter to the receiving organisation.
Choose a document type below for relevant requirements, or upload your file and order directly if your document is less common. For a broader explanation of translation certification, see our certified translation service.
Illustrative example of a structured document translation. Actual formatting depends on the document and recipient requirements.
Browse translation services by document type.
Most document cards open dedicated translation services; the national ID card card links to guidance on its requirements. Choose a civil certificate, passport or identity record, academic document, bank statement or payslip. For a document that is not listed, upload it using the existing order page.
Civil certificates & personal records
Birth, marriage, divorce and death records for family, legal and official use. Check the receiving organisation's certification requirements for your document.
Identity, travel & background documents
Find guidance for ID cards and dedicated translation services for passports, licences, police certificates and residence records. Supply legible pages and reverse sides where relevant.
Academic, financial & employment records
Choose academic transcripts or degree certificates for qualifications, and bank statements or payslips for financial evidence. Check names, grades, dates and amounts against the source.
You can still submit it for review through our direct order page.
Keeping the important details clear.
Documents are often used to verify identities, dates, relationships, qualifications or financial information. The translation should reflect the information actually shown in the original, including legible annotations and relevant markings.
- Use every relevant source page, including reverse sides when needed.
- Check names, dates, figures and identifiers against the supplied copy.
- Represent legible stamps, seals and handwritten material appropriately.
- Prepare certification in line with the recipient's stated instructions.
From source document to finished translation.
Send a legible copy with the language pair and intended use, so the correct scope and certification requirements can be established.
Provide clear scans or photos of all pages that need translating.
Tell us the source and target languages, receiving organisation, deadline and whether digital or printed delivery is required.
Content and key details are checked against your document.
Receive the agreed translation and certification in the arranged format.
Legal, medical or complex multi-document work?
For projects that need specialist terminology or involve more than one type of document, browse our UK translation services or choose a relevant service below. For a specific legal record, see our power of attorney translation service, or read the court document translation guide for evidence preparation and certification considerations.
Immigration
Visa, settlement and citizenship evidence that may involve multiple documents.
Immigration translation →Legal
Court-related records, powers of attorney and legal correspondence.
Legal translation →Financial
Accounts, financial statements and more complex financial document sets.
Financial translation →Medical
Clinical reports, medical evidence and specialist healthcare content.
Healthcare translation →Common questions before you order.
Find out how to supply your files and what information helps avoid delays.
What types of documents can you translate?
We work with civil certificates, passports, licences, background checks, bank statements, payslips, academic transcripts, degree certificates and other official supporting documents. Upload a file if your document is not listed.
Does an official document always need a certified translation for UKVI?
Not automatically. First check whether your particular visa or immigration route requires the document and whether any relevant material is not in English or Welsh. Where a certified translation is required, follow the route's instructions for accuracy statements, dates, signer details and verification. Our certification guide explains the usual information; the receiving authority makes the acceptance decision.
Can I send a photograph of the document?
Yes, provided it is complete and readable. Include all relevant sides, pages, stamps and handwritten notes. Blurred, cropped or partially missing details may need a clearer source image.
Should the whole document be translated?
Start by providing the complete relevant document. The recipient may require all visible information, including stamps and annotations. Check its submission rules before deciding whether any section can be excluded.
Can names and dates be checked against my passport?
Where you have an established English spelling for a name, provide the supporting reference document. The source content and your recipient's requirements still determine the final translation.
Do I need notarisation or an apostille?
Not necessarily. Certified translation, notarisation and apostille authentication are different services. Only request additional steps when your receiving organisation or destination specifically needs them.
How do I order an official document translation?
Select a document type above or go straight to the order page. Upload readable copies of all relevant pages, tell us both languages and the receiving organisation, and include any certification instructions or deadline. You can submit several different documents together for review.
Upload your documents for translation.
Share the document, language direction, intended recipient and any certification instructions. If you have several documents, send them together for review.