German Translation Services in the UK
Professional German to English and English to German translation for individuals and organisations. From certificates and legal records to business content and technical documents, tell us what you need and our team will advise on the right service.
Personal documents · Business translation · Certified translations where required
German translation for documents, businesses and specialist sectors
Choose the type of German translation you need. We can discuss certification requirements for official documents and the subject-matter expertise needed for commercial projects.
Personal and certified German translations
Birth and marriage certificates, academic documents, passports, immigration paperwork and other records. Tell us the receiving organisation so the certification requirements can be checked before work begins.
Explore certified German translation →German business and technical translation
Contracts, financial information, product documentation, marketing material, websites and industry-specific documents. We can scope terminology, tone, formatting and intended audience with your project brief.
Explore business translation →German to English translation
Translate German documents into clear, natural English for UK readers, businesses, legal teams and personal applications. Certified options may be available depending on the document's purpose. For a managed multi-document or specialist brief, read about our German-to-English translation agency service.
German to English services →English to German translation
Localise English-language documents, customer communication and commercial content for a German-speaking audience. Project requirements may differ for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. For documents and localisation specifically for Switzerland, see our Swiss German translation services guide, which explains spoken dialects and Swiss Standard German.
English to German services →German translation by subject area
Some projects require more than general language fluency. Explore our specialist German language services or send us your brief to discuss the suitable approach.
How to request your German translation
Provide your documents or a description of your project and we can confirm the scope before translation starts.
Tell us what you need
Send the language direction, documents or word count, intended use, and any formatting or certification requirements.
Review your quote
We assess the scope and confirm a quotation and expected completion arrangements for your project.
Receive your translation
Following approval, the project is completed under the agreed requirements and supplied in the agreed format.
What determines the cost of German translation?
Rather than advertising a price that may not apply to your document, we provide quotes based on the actual job. This is particularly important for specialist terminology and documents requiring certification or specific presentation.
Your quote may depend on
- Language direction and document length
- Legal, technical, medical or other subject matter
- Certified translation and formatting needs
- File quality, turnaround and delivery method
Questions about German translation
Every document and receiving organisation can have different requirements. These answers will help you prepare a useful enquiry.
Do you translate from German to English and English to German?
Yes. Describe which language your source document is in and which language you need. We can discuss the right translation approach for personal, business and specialist content.
Can I request a certified German translation?
Certified translation is available for suitable document requests. Tell us the country and organisation receiving it so we can help clarify the required certification format. Acceptance is ultimately decided by the receiving authority.
How quickly can my German translation be completed?
Turnaround depends on the document length, subject matter, certification and team availability. Include your deadline in the request and we can confirm what is possible before you approve the quote.
Can you translate scanned German documents?
Scanned copies may be suitable if all text is clear and readable. Share the file for review and mention whether the original layout must be reproduced.
What is the difference between UK certified and German sworn translations?
Requirements for a translation certified for use in the UK can differ from those for submission to an authority in Germany. Please confirm the recipient's requirements before ordering, particularly if a sworn translator or other formalities are specified.
Do you also provide translation for companies?
Yes. German translation enquiries can cover commercial contracts, marketing, technical documents and localisation projects. Share your intended audience, file formats and terminology needs when requesting a quote.
Request your German translation quote
Send us your language pair, document or project requirements and deadline. If a translation is intended for an authority, tell us which one.
Prefer to speak to someone? Call 0208 609 4852 or email hello@locatetranslate.co.uk.
