Certified translation services for UKVI & official documents.
Order certified translations for UKVI, courts, universities and other official uses. Human translation is accompanied by an accuracy statement and identifiable translator or provider details. Upload the complete source document and the receiving organisation's instructions to start your order.
Accuracy statement, signature, date and contact details for independent verification.
Official, academic, identity, civil and financial records.
Upload a clear copy, specify the recipient and share your deadline.
Professional translations, properly documented.
When a receiving authority asks for a certified translation, it usually needs more than translated words. It also needs a declaration of accuracy and sufficient information to identify the translator or responsible translation company.
For human translation and review, supply every page and any official name spellings so names, dates, figures, seals and handwritten entries can be checked against the source. Certification wording and delivery formats can differ between UKVI routes, courts, universities, employers and overseas organisations.
Provide your intended use and any wording from the receiving authority.
Include all relevant pages, reverse sides, seals and handwritten entries.
Check whether digital delivery is enough or a printed copy is needed.
Choose your document type after checking certification.
Explore dedicated services for common official documents. Please follow the requirements set by the organisation receiving your translation.
Birth certificate translation
Certified birth certificate translations for immigration, identity and administrative use.
View service → Family recordsMarriage certificate translation
Translate marriage records for visa evidence, registration and legal use.
View service → Civil recordsDivorce certificate translation
Translation of divorce records for applications and legal documentation.
View service → EducationAcademic transcript translation
Translate university transcripts and other academic records.
View service → FinancialBank statement translation
Translation of financial records for applications and official review.
View service → Identity & licencesDriving licence translation
Translate driving licence details for verification and official use.
View service →What does a certified translation need to include?
Where Home Office or UKVI guidance requires a certified translation, check the specific route's instructions. An independently verifiable translation will commonly need:
- A statement confirming that the full translation accurately reflects the original document.
- The date of the translation.
- The translator's or translation company's full name and signature.
- Contact details for verification.
From document to delivery in three steps.
Start online, provide your files and tell us the intended recipient. This helps clarify whether you need standard certification or additional formalities.
Upload your documents
Send a clear scan or photo with all relevant pages and the source language.
Confirm the requirements
Specify both languages, the receiving organisation, deadline and whether digital delivery, printing or additional authentication is required.
Receive your translation
Receive the prepared translation in the agreed format, with printed delivery where arranged.
Certified, notarised or apostilled?
These are different processes. The recipient's requirements should determine which service you order.
Certified translation
A translation accompanied by a statement of accuracy and required translator details.
Notarised translation
An additional notarial step, not automatically required for ordinary UKVI applications.
Apostille / legalisation
Additional authentication that may be requested by a receiving authority in another country.
Check whether your receiving organisation requires an ordinary certified translation, notarisation or further legalisation. Include its written instructions when placing an order.
Explore notarised translation →Everything you need to know before ordering.
What is a certified translation?
It is a translation accompanied by a declaration of accuracy and identifying details that allow the translator or responsible translation company to be contacted. UKVI guidance typically specifies a date, the translator's or authorised signer's full name and signature, and contact information. Check the requirements of your own receiving organisation, as acceptance is its decision.
Are your translations suitable for Home Office and UKVI applications?
We can prepare translations containing the certification details ordinarily requested for Home Office and UKVI applications. Acceptance ultimately rests with the receiving authority and the requirements of the specific application.
Can I send a photo instead of the original?
A clear, complete digital copy is often sufficient for standard certified translation. Some recipients or notarial processes may request additional documents or originals.
How fast can I receive my translation?
Turnaround depends on the language pair, document length, legibility and certification requirements. Provide your deadline when ordering so the available options can be checked.
Do certified translations also need an apostille?
Not automatically. Notarisation and apostille authentication are separate requirements, normally needed only where the destination or receiving body explicitly requests them.
Can I submit more than one document in an order?
Yes. Provide the full set and state the intended recipient and certification instructions for each document where they differ.
How much does a certified translation cost?
The price depends on the language pair, number of pages, legibility, deadline, delivery format and any additional certification steps. Upload your documents to start an order and provide the required details.
Is a certified translation the same as a sworn translation?
Not always. The UK does not have one universal system of sworn translators for ordinary certified translations. Some overseas authorities require a particular sworn or notarised format, so check your recipient's instructions before ordering.
Order a certified translation online.
Upload your documents, specify the recipient and include any additional requirements or deadline. For unusual requests, contact us before ordering.