Birth Certificate Translation Services
A clear, professionally certified translation of your birth certificate, prepared for the authority or organisation receiving it. Into English for UK use, or from English for overseas submissions.
- 30+ languages
- Certified translation options
- Turnaround confirmed for your brief
Which birth certificate translation do you need?
Requirements vary by destination and authority. A UK certified translation and a sworn or legalised translation are not interchangeable in every country.
Certified translation
Translation accompanied by a declaration of accuracy and identifying details, commonly used for UK immigration, passport and administrative applications.
Notarised translation
For submissions where a receiving authority specifically requests a notarial step in addition to the translation.
Sworn translation
Some countries require a translation completed by an authorised or court-appointed translator under their own national rules.
Apostille & legalisation
For certain international uses, additional authentication may be required. The correct route depends on the document and destination.
A translation for the application you're making.
Whether your certificate comes from Europe, Asia, Africa or elsewhere, we work from the original issued record and prepare the translated content for its intended use.
We can also help with birth certificates issued in English that need translating for another country's authorities.
Important details aren't left behind.
Birth certificates often contain more than a name and date. A usable translation may need to reflect issue dates, registration numbers, parent names, signatures, official seals and marginal notes.
We translate readable text faithfully, retain the document's sequence where practicable, and indicate stamps or handwritten elements appropriately.
Please provide clear scans of all relevant pages, including the reverse if it contains information.
How to get your birth certificate translated.
We check the destination and certification requirements before confirming the scope and turnaround.
Send your document
Provide a readable image or scan, the source and target languages, and where the translation will be submitted.
Confirm the requirements
We confirm the format, certification level, price and delivery schedule before beginning the translation.
Receive your translation
Your translated document is prepared with the agreed certification and delivered in the specified format.
No generic promise. A quote based on your actual document.
The language, number of pages, handwriting, requested certification and urgency can affect the cost. Tell us the receiving authority so we can scope the right service.
Birth certificates in different languages.
Some records use regional formats, registry extracts or specialist terminology. Explore examples of our more detailed language guidance.
Birth certificate translation FAQs.
Will UKVI accept a translated birth certificate?+
UK visa applications commonly require a full, verifiable translation when the supporting birth certificate is not in English or Welsh. The correct certification details depend on the application route. We can prepare a certified translation, but the final acceptance decision belongs to the receiving authority.
Does HM Passport Office require a certified translation?+
HM Passport Office guidance says documents that are not in English or Welsh need a certified translation. Check the document rules for your particular passport application before submitting.
Do I need a notarised birth certificate translation?+
Not usually for routine UK submissions unless the receiving organisation specifically requests it. Some overseas authorities ask for notarisation, a sworn translator or legalisation. We can discuss what your stated requirements call for.
Can you translate a handwritten or older birth certificate?+
Yes, subject to legibility. Please send a clear image of every side, including stamps and handwritten annotations, so we can assess whether clarification is needed.
How much does a birth certificate translation cost?+
The language pair, legibility, certification type, urgency, page count and any notarisation or legalisation affect the quotation. Send your document and destination authority to confirm the scope.
Can you translate a British birth certificate for use abroad?+
Yes. We can translate an English-language birth certificate into another language. The overseas authority may prescribe a particular translator qualification or legalisation route, so confirm those requirements first.
Request your birth certificate translation
Tell us the document language, where it will be used and your preferred delivery date. We will review your request and confirm the appropriate service.