Personal and civil documents
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce documents, family records and other civil-status paperwork.
Certified document translation
Certified Translation Services Across 100+ Languages
Professional certified translation for personal, legal, academic, immigration and business documents intended for official use in the UK or abroad. Tell us the language your document is written in, the language required and where it will be submitted.
100+ languages supported
A broad range of European, Asian, African and Middle Eastern language
combinations.
Official document translation
Personal, academic, legal, immigration and business records.
UK and international use
The language pair and certification route are reviewed against your
submission information.
Language coverage
Which Languages Can Be Certified?
Certified translation is available across more than 100 languages. The exact service depends on the language pair, document type, intended use and certification requested by the receiving organisation.
Commonly requested languages include Spanish, French, Arabic, Italian, German, Turkish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and Chinese. The directory below is a selection rather than the complete language list.
What is a language pair?
A language pair identifies the language used in the original document and the language required in the completed translation. For example, a document written in Spanish and required in English has Spanish as its source language and English as its target language.
Popular languages
Commonly Requested Translation Languages
These are examples of language combinations frequently requested for certificates, identity documents, academic records, legal papers, immigration files and business documents.
European languages
Spanish
French
Italian
German
Portuguese
Romanian
Polish
Middle Eastern languages
Arabic
Turkish
South Asian languages
Urdu
Hindi
Bengali
East Asian languages
Chinese
Additional language pairs
Translation support is also available across a variety of other European, Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages. Send the source and target language with your files so availability can be confirmed.
Cannot see your language?
The languages above are only a selection. Submit your document and specify both languages so the required combination can be reviewed.
Translation direction
Tell Us the Source and Target Language
The source language is the language used in your original document. The target language is the language required in the completed translation.
Translation direction matters because availability, document terminology, certification requirements and the intended destination can differ between language combinations. Do not assume that a service available in one direction is automatically prepared in the same way in the reverse direction.
Also explain where the translation will be submitted. A document intended for a UK organisation may require a different format from a document being used in a country with a sworn-translator or legalisation system.
Request format: original language → required language → receiving
organisation → destination country
Documents covered
Languages for Personal and Professional Documents
Certified translations can be prepared for a wide range of records. Send every page, including reverse sides, stamps, seals, endorsements and handwritten information.
Passports and identity records
Passports, identity cards, residence documents, driving-related records and supporting identification.
Academic documents
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts, school records, qualifications and course information.
Immigration documents
Visa evidence, residence records, police certificates, financial supporting documents and immigration correspondence.
Legal and court documents
Court papers, orders, affidavits, statements, contracts, powers of attorney and legal correspondence.
Business and professional records
Company documents, commercial agreements, financial records, employment papers and professional registrations.
Certification options
Choose the Format Required for Your Destination
“Certified,” “notarised,” “sworn” and “apostilled” describe different procedures. Use the wording in the receiving organisation’s current instructions rather than selecting a service from the name alone.
Certified translation
A translated document supplied with a written declaration concerning the completeness and accuracy of the translation.
Notarised translation
A translation involving an additional notarial step when the receiving organisation expressly requests one.
Sworn translation
A translation prepared through the sworn or authorised-translator framework used in the relevant destination country.
Apostille or legalisation
A separate authentication route that may apply to an eligible document, signature, declaration or associated certification.
The receiving organisation decides the final requirement. Include its written instructions with your documents whenever possible.
How it works
From Language Review to Completed Translation
Your files, language pair, intended use and certification instructions are reviewed before the service, price and expected turnaround are confirmed.
Send your documents
Upload clear scans or photographs of every relevant page.
Confirm the language pair
Identify the original language and the language required.
Review the requirements
Provide the recipient, destination country, deadline and written instructions.
Receive your translation
The document is prepared using the confirmed language and certification route.
Prepare your request
What to Send for an Accurate Quotation
Pricing and turnaround depend on the actual documents, language pair, amount of content, formatting, certification route and required deadline. Complete information helps reduce avoidable questions.
- Every page and relevant reverse side
- Clear, uncropped scans or photographs
- Readable stamps, seals and handwritten text
- The source and target languages
- The destination country
- The receiving organisation
- Written certification instructions
- Your required completion date
Questions customers ask
Certified Translation Language FAQs
Check the receiving organisation’s instructions and send them with your files when your situation is not covered below.
Which languages do you provide certified translations in?
Certified translation is available across more than 100 languages. Commonly requested languages include Spanish, French, Arabic, Italian, German, Turkish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and Chinese. Send your exact language pair for confirmation.
What are the source and target languages?
The source language is the language used in the original document. The target language is the language required in the completed translation. Both should be stated when requesting a quotation.
What should I do if my language is not listed?
The visible language directory is only a selection. Upload the document or contact the team with the source and target languages so the requested combination can be reviewed.
Can a document be translated into English for use in the UK?
Send the original document, identify its language and explain which UK organisation will receive it. The language combination and certification instructions can then be reviewed before the service is confirmed.
Can you translate from English into another language?
Translation direction depends on the requested language pair, destination country and receiving organisation. Provide those details with the document so availability and the appropriate certification route can be confirmed.
Which documents can be translated?
The service covers personal certificates, passports, identity documents, academic records, immigration files, legal papers, professional records, contracts and business documents. Send every relevant page for review.
Is a certified translation the same as a sworn or notarised translation?
No. These terms describe different certification or authentication procedures. The correct format depends on the receiving organisation and destination country, so its current written instructions should be checked before ordering.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Send clear copies of every page, the source and target languages, the destination country, the receiving organisation, the certification type requested, your deadline and any written submission instructions.
Start your request
Need a Certified Translation in Your Language?
Send your documents with the source language, target language, destination country and receiving organisation. Your files can then be reviewed and the appropriate service, quotation and expected turnaround confirmed.