Certified Translation FAQs

A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation of an official document, accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original. It includes the date of translation and the translator’s full name and contact details, so the authority receiving it can verify it independently.

No. In the UK, a certified translation is the standard format required for immigration, legal and academic use. Sworn translations exist in some European and Latin American countries, where translators are appointed by a court. Notarisation is an extra step in which a notary public certifies the translator’s identity or signature. Tell us which authority will receive your document and we will confirm the correct format.

No. A clear scan or good-quality photo of your document is enough to produce a certified translation. You upload it online and we translate from your copy. Some authorities may ask to see the original at an appointment, but that is separate from the translation.

Yes. Our certified translations follow the Home Office requirements: each translation includes the translator’s confirmation that it is accurate, the date of translation, the translator’s full name and signature, and their contact details. They are regularly used for UK visa, settlement and citizenship applications, as well as by solicitors, courts, universities and the GMC and NMC.

We do not recommend it. The Home Office requires a certified translation that can be independently verified, with a statement of accuracy, the translator’s details and signature. Translations prepared by the applicant or a family member are frequently questioned or refused, which can delay your application.

Yes. UK authorities expect a complete translation, including stamps, seals, handwritten notes and official markings. Partial translations are generally not accepted. If part of the original is illegible, we mark it clearly in the translation rather than guessing.

Yes. We translate diplomas, transcripts, certificates of good standing and registration documents for healthcare professionals and students applying to UK regulators, universities and UK ENIC.

Our standard price is £28 per page for a single-page document such as a birth or marriage certificate, including the certificate of accuracy. Same-day translation starts from £40 per page. Multi-page documents are priced after a quick review, and you receive a free, no-obligation quote before paying.

Most single-page documents are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of payment. Same-day delivery is available for most documents ordered before midday on a working day, and an urgent service of a few hours can be arranged on request. Longer or technical documents usually take two to five working days.

Yes. Choose the urgent option when you request your quote and tell us your deadline. Many of our clients receive their certified translation within a few hours, especially for standard certificates.

Upload a scan or photo of your document, select the language pair and delivery speed, and receive your quote. Once you confirm and pay securely online, a qualified translator starts work and you receive your signed, certified translation by email.

You receive a signed and stamped PDF by email, which is accepted for most online applications and uploads. If the authority you are dealing with requires a printed hard copy, mention it when you request your quote and we will confirm the options available.

Yes. Your files are transferred over an encrypted connection, stored on secure UK/EU servers and only accessed by the translator working on your order. We comply with UK GDPR and delete documents from our systems 90 days after completion unless the law requires otherwise.

We translate a wide range of languages into and from English, including Arabic, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Italian, German, Russian, Urdu, Hindi and Chinese. Contact us with your language pair to confirm availability and timing.