Certified Birth Certificate Translation Services

Birth Certificate Translation Requirements by Country and Use Case

The type of birth certificate translation you need can depend on where the document will be used and which authority is asking for it.

For use in the UK

If your birth certificate is not in English or Welsh, the translation normally needs to include written confirmation that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document, together with the date of the translation and the translator’s full name and contact details. GOV.UK states these are the details a translator should confirm in writing on the translation.

This is commonly relevant for:

• visa and immigration applications
• passport-related processes
• DVLA and council submissions
• university enrolment
• legal and administrative use

For countries that require sworn translations

Some countries do not just want a standard UK certified translation. They may require a sworn translation completed by a court-appointed or officially authorised translator. Locate Translate already presents sworn translations as relevant for countries such as Spain, Germany, France and Poland.

For countries that require legalisation or apostille

If your translated birth certificate will be used abroad, the receiving authority may require the document to be notarised or apostilled in addition to being translated. Locate Translate also already has apostille-focused content specifically for birth certificates, which supports this use case.

Unsure what level you need?

If you do not know whether you need a certified, notarised, sworn or apostilled translation, check with the receiving authority first. Requirements vary depending on the country and the organisation reviewing your documents. GOV.UK also says you should check with the organisation receiving the document because they may have specific rules.

Certified, Notarised, Apostilled and Sworn Birth Certificate Translations

Different authorities ask for different levels of formality.

• Certified translation is often suitable for UK official use where a professional translator confirms the translation is true and accurate. GOV.UK sets out the core written confirmation details expected on translations of documents not written in English or Welsh.
• Notarised translation may be needed when a notary must witness or confirm the translator’s declaration.
• Apostilled translation may be required when the translated document will be used internationally and the UK signature must be formally legalised.
• Sworn translation may be needed in countries that require an officially appointed translator, such as those highlighted on your sworn translation page.

Common Reasons to Translate a Birth Certificate

A birth certificate translation is commonly needed for:

• UK visa and immigration applications
• HM Passport Office or official identity processes
• DVLA and local authority administration
• school, college or university enrolment
• marriage or civil status procedures
• court and legal matters
• overseas applications where English or another target language is required

How Pricing Works for Birth Certificate Translation

The cost of a birth certificate translation usually depends on:

• language pair
• whether certification is needed
• whether notarisation or apostille is required
• turnaround time
• whether additional related documents are included

For a fast and accurate quote, send a clear scan or photo of the document and let us know where it will be used.

Certified English Translation of Birth Certificate

Birth certificates are essential documents for immigration, visa applications, passports, driving licences, university enrolment, and legal matters. Because they are official records, they must be translated accurately and certified to be accepted.

At Locate Translate, we specialise in certified birth certificate translations to and from English, ensuring every translation:

• Reflects the original document exactly

• Preserves layout, stamps, and formatting

• Includes a Certificate of Accuracy signed by a professional translator

We translate birth certificates in 30+ languages, with native linguists who understand legal and official terminology.

Do I Need a Notarised Birth Certificate Translation?

In most UK cases — including UKVI, HM Passport Office, DVLA, councils, and universities — a certified translation is sufficient.

A notarised translation is only required if:

• A foreign authority explicitly requests notarisation

• The document is being used outside the UK

• A court or embassy specifically asks for it

If notarisation is required, we can arrange this for you. If it isn’t, we’ll tell you — saving you unnecessary costs.

Official Translation of Foreign Birth Certificate to English

If your birth certificate was issued outside the UK, it must be translated into English before submission to British authorities. Our certified translations are suitable for:

• UK visa and immigration applications (UKVI)

• British passport applications

• Driving licence applications

• University and college enrolment

• Legal and official submissions

Our translations are prepared by native professional translators and reviewed to ensure 100% accuracy and acceptance.

Why Choose Locate Translate?

Professional Birth Certificate Translation Services in London, UK

We want the translation process to be as hassle-free as possible to make it easy and quick because often we’ve seen that in an extremely short period of time you’ve to submit the translated birth certificate before officials. So that there’s no delay as such, we follow a step by step process to ensure quick and hassle-free turnarounds.

Our Birth Certificate Translation Process: