Certified French Translation Services in the UK
Need a French-language document translated for a UK authority, university, solicitor or employer? Request a certified French-to-English translation prepared for your specific receiving organisation, with accurate names, dates, registry references and official terminology.
Certificates · Academic records · Legal and immigration documents
Certified French translation versus sworn translation in France
UK translation certification is different from the French process involving an authorised judicial-expert translator (traducteur assermenté). A translation intended for one country is not automatically suitable for official use in the other.
Certified French translations for UK use
UK official applications may require a complete translation with a dated statement of accuracy, the translator's full name and signature, and contact details. Some routes require additional credentials. Please share the recipient's instructions so the certification format can be assessed.
Certified translation services →Sworn French translations for official use in France
French public authorities may require a translation produced by an approved translator listed with a Court of Appeal. This is often called a traduction assermentée. Standard UK agency certification alone might not meet the requirement.
Sworn translation guidance →French documents we can translate and certify
We review clear copies of the complete document, including reverse-side text, stamps, handwritten annotations and official registry entries.
French to English and English to French documents
The required language, destination and official certification determine which service is suitable for your documents.
French to English translation
For French civil-status, legal, academic and business records intended for UK readers or authorities, with certification details agreed for the destination.
French into English services →English to French translation
For English-language documents intended for French-speaking recipients. For official use in France, confirm whether the recipient requires a sworn translation.
English to French services →How to request certified French translation
We review your document and submission requirements before confirming the quotation, turnaround and delivery format.
Share the document
Send a legible file, the language direction, receiving organisation, country of use and any written instructions.
Confirm the quote
We review the translation length, subject matter, certification, formatting and delivery needs, then confirm the scope.
Receive your translation
Once approved, the translation is prepared and delivered in the agreed form. Separate sworn or legalisation stages are quoted where relevant.
How much does certified French translation cost?
The price depends on the length, readability and complexity of your document, along with its required certification and delivery format. A single certificate may be quite different from a multi-page legal or academic record.
Not all submissions require notarisation or apostilles. Provide your recipient's written instructions so any additional steps are priced separately.
Quotation considerations
- French to English or English to French
- Document length, layout and scan quality
- Legal, academic or technical terminology
- UK certification or sworn French translation requirements
- Deadline, digital copies or paper delivery
Need another French translation service?
Use this page for certified French documents. General French translation, specialist legal translation and sworn-translation questions have separate service pages.
Certified French translation FAQs
The right translation depends on the receiving authority and the intended use.
What is a certified French translation for UK use?
It is a complete translation accompanied by the accuracy statement and identifying information required by the receiving UK organisation. Some procedures have their own prescribed details.
Can you translate a French birth or marriage certificate into English?
Yes, you can request translation of French civil-status documents. Provide all relevant pages, stamps, notes and the intended recipient details for review.
Can French documents be translated for UKVI applications?
Translations for applicable UK immigration procedures generally need to be complete and independently verifiable, with a dated accuracy statement and translator identification, signature and contact details. Follow your specific application's rules.
Will UK certification be accepted by an authority in France?
Not necessarily. French authorities may require an approved court-listed sworn translator (traducteur assermenté). Confirm with the receiving authority before ordering.
Are notarisation and apostilles always required?
No. They are separate formalities and may not be necessary. The requirement depends on the issuing country, receiving authority and document type.
Can you work from a PDF or scan?
We can review clear, complete digital copies. The receiving organisation may have its own requirements for originals or paper certified translations.
What is the expected turnaround?
It depends on document length, complexity, certification requirements and availability. Please share your deadline so an achievable completion time can be quoted.
Request a certified French translation quote
Send your French or English document, destination country, receiving organisation and deadline. We'll assess the applicable certification requirements and provide a tailored quotation.
