Certified Translation Services – Official, UK-Approved from £25

Trusted for Official Use in the UK

Our certified translations are prepared for submission to UK authorities, legal professionals, educational institutions and regulated organisations that require documents in English. We regularly support applications involving:

• UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
• HM Passport Office
• Family and civil court matters
• Universities and academic institutions
• Employers and professional bodies
• ENIC / Ecctis applications
• Solicitors, barristers and notaries

When you order from us, your translation includes a signed certification confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document.

What Is a Certified Translation in the UK?

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming that the translation is true and accurate to the original document.

In the UK, certified translations are commonly required when you need to submit foreign-language documents for official purposes such as visa applications, court matters, passport applications, academic admissions, employment checks or professional registration.

A standard UK certified translation usually includes:

• The translated document
• A certification statement
• The date of certification
• The translator’s or agency’s details
• Signature and company stamp where applicable

This is the format most commonly requested for UK official use.

Certified, Notarised or Apostilled — What Do You Actually Need?

Many clients are unsure which type of translation they need. We make this clear before you order.

Certified translation

Best for most UK applications, including immigration, passport, academic, legal and employment use.

Notarised translation

Usually required when a notary public must verify the identity of the translator or the certification. This is more common for certain court, embassy or overseas legal matters.

Apostilled translation

Usually required when the translated document needs to be used outside the UK. This involves legalisation through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office after notarisation.

If you are unsure, send us the document and tell us where it will be submitted. We will advise on the most suitable option before proceeding.

Certified Translation Services for UK Applications

We provide certified translation services for a wide range of UK use cases.

Immigration and visa applications

We translate documents for UKVI applications, spouse visas, settlement, citizenship, family visas, student visas and supporting evidence packs.

HM Passport Office and identity matters

We prepare certified translations for birth certificates, marriage certificates, name change documents, passports and civil status records.

Court and legal matters

We support solicitors, law firms and private clients with court bundles, witness statements, powers of attorney, contracts, divorce papers and supporting legal documents.

Academic and professional submissions

We translate diplomas, transcripts, qualification certificates, reference letters and professional registration documents.

Business and corporate use

We handle certified translations of agreements, incorporation documents, board resolutions, financial records, compliance documents and commercial paperwork.

Documents we help translate

Trusted & Accepted by UK Authorities

Certified Translation Samples

Accepted in the UK & worldwide where agency-certified translations are permitted

We provide professional translation, transcription, interpreting, and certified document services across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas — ensuring accuracy and global reach for your projects.

Why Choose Locate Translate?