Certified Translation
Certified translations for official, academic, immigration, personal, legal and business document requirements.
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Corporate, legal and medical documents
UK Certified Translation
Translation Services in the UK for Official, Legal and Business Documents
Choose the right support for your document, recording or appointment. UK Certified Translation provides certified, sworn and notarised translations, plus transcription, interpreting and apostille or legalisation guidance for official-use projects.
Official-use focus
Support for personal, legal, academic, immigration, medical and business documents.
Format guidance
Tell us where the document will be used and we can guide you toward the right route.
Clear quote first
Send your files and receive guidance on format, price and delivery route before work begins.
Secure handling
Documents and recordings are handled carefully from first request to final delivery.
Our services
Choose the service that matches your document, deadline and intended use
Each service is designed for a different type of request. For official documents, certified translation is usually the starting point. For company, finance, HR, tender or professional communication projects, see our business translation services. For overseas, embassy or legal use, notarised, sworn or legalised formats may be requested.
Sworn Translation
Sworn translation support when a court-appointed expert, affidavit or formal legal format is required.
- Affidavits and statutory declarations
- Witness statements and court documents
- Immigration appeals and legal proceedings
Notarised Translation
Translations authenticated through a UK notary route when a receiving authority requests notarisation.
- Embassy and overseas submissions
- International legal or property matters
- Professional and academic credentials
Transcription
Verbatim, edited and time-stamped transcripts for audio and video recordings across professional settings.
- Interviews, hearings and meetings
- Legal, medical and academic recordings
- Conferences, research and media files
Interpreting
Remote or on-site interpreting for appointments, hearings, meetings and events where clear communication matters.
- Legal and court interpreting
- Medical and community appointments
- Business, conference and remote interpreting
Business Translation
Translation for company documents, contracts, finance, HR, tenders and professional business communications.
- Corporate and company documents
- Contracts, finance and compliance material
- HR, tender and business communications
Apostille & Legalisation
Guidance for documents that need additional authentication for international use after translation.
- Apostille-related document support
- Embassy legalisation guidance
- International submission requirements
| Service | Best for | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Official, academic, immigration, employment, business and personal document use in the UK. | The document type, language pair and the organisation requesting the translation. |
| Sworn translation | Situations where a sworn translator, court-appointed expert or affidavit-style format is requested. | The court, tribunal, legal representative or overseas body asking for the sworn format. |
| Notarised translation | Embassy, overseas legal, property, adoption, professional registration or notary-specific requests. | Whether notarisation, apostille or embassy legalisation has been requested. |
| Transcription | Audio or video recordings that need to be converted into written text. | The file length, sound quality, subject matter and whether you need verbatim, edited or time-stamped text. |
| Interpreting | Live spoken-language support for appointments, hearings, meetings, medical consultations and events. | The language pair, date, time, location or video platform, subject matter and expected duration. |
How it works
A simple route from request to delivery
Send the document or project details, confirm the purpose, review the quote and then approve the work once the format is clear.
Send your files or details
Upload or email a clear scan, photo, PDF, recording or interpreting brief.
Tell us the purpose
Explain where the translation will be submitted or where the interpreting will take place.
Receive a quote
We confirm the suitable format, price and expected delivery route before work begins.
Get your completed service
Your translation, transcript or interpreting booking is handled in the agreed format.
Documents and projects
Common requests we can help with
UK Certified Translation supports individuals, law firms, institutions and businesses with translations for personal records, court filings, corporate documents, medical files and other official requirements. For location-specific certified document guidance, see our London service page or Birmingham service page.
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Academic transcripts
Diplomas
Legal contracts
Patents
Medical records
Corporate reports
Financial statements
Hearings
Meetings
Before you order
Checks That Help Avoid Delays
Three practical checks help confirm the right service, format and delivery route before work begins.
CHECK
Check the receiving organisation’s exact requirement before choosing certified, sworn or notarised translation.
Requirement check Choose the right format
CHECK
Send clear files or complete project details, the language pair and your deadline so the quote can match the actual scope.
File and scope check Before quoting
CHECK
Confirm whether you need a PDF, hard copy, notarisation, sworn format, interpreting appointment or another formal step before work begins.
Delivery and format check Before confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Questions customers often ask
These answers help you understand the difference between certified, sworn, notarised, transcription and interpreting services.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation supplied with a signed certification statement confirming its accuracy and completeness. Certified translations are commonly used for official document submissions.
When do I need a sworn translation?
You may need a sworn translation when the receiving organisation or overseas legal system specifically asks for a sworn, court-authorised or equivalent formal translation format.
How does notarised translation differ from certified translation?
A notarised translation carries a UK Notary Public’s seal and signature, providing an additional layer of authentication. It may be requested for embassy submissions, overseas legal matters and document legalisation abroad.
What documents can you translate?
We handle many document types, including birth, marriage and death certificates, academic transcripts and diplomas, legal contracts and patents, medical records and reports, corporate annual reports and financial statements.
Do you provide interpreting and transcription too?
Yes. We offer remote or on-site interpreting for legal, medical and business settings, as well as verbatim and summary transcription for interviews, meetings and conferences.
What information should I send before ordering?
Please send a clear copy of the document or the project brief, the target language, the receiving organisation, and any deadline or hard-copy requirement. For interpreting, include the date, time, location or remote platform, language pair and expected duration.
Need help choosing the right translation service?
Send your file, recording or interpreting brief with the language pair, deadline and receiving organisation. We will guide you toward the suitable service and confirm the quote before work begins.