Document Translation Services UK

Documents can include birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, police clearances, family records, legal forms, bank statements, employment letters and other administrative paperwork. Some are short with several official stamps; others contain detailed tables or supporting schedules. Always include both sides of a record and any accompanying pages that form part of the document.

Longer projects may include university transcripts, qualifications, contracts, company records, technical documents, financial reports and business correspondence. The language and layout requirements can differ greatly by document type. If a file will be used by an institution, supply its document-specific instructions rather than assuming a standard digital translation will be sufficient.

Some receiving organisations request a signed accuracy statement or a certified translation. In other circumstances, notarisation, legalisation or a locally sworn translator might be required. These are separate processes, and their necessity depends on the destination authority and purpose. Ask the recipient for written instructions and check the appropriate option before ordering.

If you need to check what information appears on the translated pages and the accompanying certificate, read our guide to the format of a certified translation. It explains presentation and declaration details without assuming that every receiving organisation follows the same rules.

Choose the most relevant document type from the directory or provide the source directly through the order process. Tell us the source and target languages, intended use, required deadline and output format. If the original is unclear or handwritten, share the best available scan and point out any names or reference numbers that require attention.

Use these links to explore a more specialised service or supporting information for your particular documents.

• Document directory
• Birth certificate translation
• Marriage certificate translation
• Certified translation

Do all documents need certified translation?

No. The recipient and purpose determine whether certification is necessary.

Can I submit several documents together?

Yes. Indicate which documents and pages are included and the required destination format for each.