Translation of a certificate
This is the translation of a document such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, academic award, qualification certificate or certificate of incorporation.
Official document translation
Certificate Translation for Official Documents
Professional translation for birth, marriage, academic, legal, immigration and business certificates that need to be submitted in the UK or internationally.
Certified, notarised, sworn and apostille-related options are available according to the document and receiving organisation.
Understanding the service
What certificate translation means
The phrase can refer either to translating an original certificate or to the certification statement attached to a completed translation.
Certificate of translation
This is the certification statement supplied with a translated document. It records that the translation has been prepared as an accurate representation of the source document and identifies the responsible translator or translation provider.
The correct format depends on where it will be used
Requirements can differ between authorities and countries. Include the receiving organisation’s instructions when ordering so the appropriate translation and certification route can be confirmed.
Certification options
Select the service your submission requires
Not every document requires the same level of authentication. The destination country and receiving organisation should determine which service is used.
Certified translation
A professional translation prepared with an accuracy statement and the relevant identifying details for formal submission.
Notarised translation
A translation that includes an additional notarial step when the receiving organisation requests further authentication.
Sworn translation
A translation prepared for countries or authorities that require a sworn translator, formal declaration, signature or seal.
Apostille and legalisation support
Guidance and translation support for documents that also require apostille or legalisation procedures before overseas use.
Legal and immigration translation
Translation for court documents, visa papers, Home Office applications, embassy submissions and supporting evidence.
Academic and business translation
Translation for diplomas, transcripts, qualifications, company records, contracts and other professional documents.
Document directory
Certificates and records commonly translated
Send the entire document, including reverse pages, seals, stamps and handwritten additions where they form part of the official record.
Birth certificates
Birth records used for passport, immigration, citizenship, education and family-related applications.
Marriage certificates
Marriage, civil partnership, divorce, adoption and other civil-status documentation.
Academic certificates
Diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates, professional awards and qualification records.
Passports and identity records
Passport pages, identity cards, residence permits and other identification documents.
Legal and immigration files
Court documents, affidavits, police records, visa documents and application evidence.
Business documents
Incorporation certificates, company records, contracts, agreements and commercial paperwork.
From upload to delivery
A clear certificate translation process
Your document is reviewed before translation so the quotation can reflect its language, length, deadline and required certification.
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Upload the complete document
Send a readable scan or photograph showing the full document, all relevant pages and any visible seals or annotations.
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Explain the submission requirement
Provide the target language, destination country, receiving organisation and any instructions supplied with the application.
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Review the quotation
The proposed price, turnaround and certification route are confirmed before the translation begins.
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Receive the finished translation
The completed translation and applicable certification statement are supplied in the agreed delivery format.
Before sending your document
Provide the information needed for an accurate quote
Clear source files and complete submission details reduce delays and help establish the correct certification route from the start.
What to include
- A readable copy of every relevant page
- The original document language
- The language required for the translation
- The name of the receiving organisation
- The country where the document will be used
- Your required submission date
- Any written certification instructions
What to avoid
- Cropped photographs that exclude document edges
- Missing reverse pages, stamps or seals
- Unclear photographs affected by glare or blur
- Ordering notarisation without checking whether it is needed
- Leaving out the destination country or authority
- Providing inconsistent spellings without clarification
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Languages available for certified personal, legal, academic,
immigration and business documents
Language combinations
Translate certificates into English and other languages
Provide both the source language and the required target language. The document can then be matched to the appropriate translation service.
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Other languages
Customer questions
Certificate translation FAQs
Share any instructions from the receiving organisation when requesting your quote.
What is certificate translation?
Certificate translation is the translation of an official certificate from one language into another. It may cover birth, marriage, death, academic, professional or company certificates.
What is a certificate of translation?
A certificate of translation is a written certification statement supplied with the translated document. It confirms the translation’s relationship to the source document and identifies the responsible translator or translation provider.
Can a certificate be translated into English?
Yes. Certificates can be translated into English for use with UK applications and submissions. Send the complete document and identify the organisation that will receive it.
Is certified translation the same as notarised translation?
No. A certified translation includes an accuracy declaration. A notarised translation involves an additional notarial step when requested by the receiving organisation.
When is a sworn translation required?
Sworn translation may be required in countries that operate a formal sworn-translator system. The requirement should be confirmed with the authority receiving the document.
Do I need an apostille?
An apostille is not required for every translated certificate. It is a separate authentication process and should only be arranged when requested for the intended overseas use.
What affects the price of certificate translation?
The quotation can depend on the document length, language pair, readability, formatting, certification route and required turnaround. Uploading the document allows these details to be reviewed.
How do I order a certified document translation?
Upload the document through the order page and include the language pair, intended use, destination country and deadline. The service and quotation can then be confirmed.
Send your certificate
Start with a clear copy of your document
Upload your certificate and explain where it will be submitted. The document can then be reviewed for the appropriate translation, certification type and turnaround.