Certified Translation Services UK
Get accurate, human-translated and UK-accepted certified translations—delivered fast as a secure PDF and available as a posted hard copy, by Transcribe Lingo. Every document is reviewed for consistency and issued with a certificate of accuracy suitable for official UK use.
- Accepted for official use across the UK (UKVI/Home Office, HM Passport Office, DVLA, universities, solicitors, and courts)
- Certificate of accuracy included with every certified translation
- Fast turnaround: same-day / 24–48h options (subject to document type and length)
- Secure handling with GDPR-compliant workflows
What is a “certified translation” in the UK?
A certified translation in the UK is a complete and accurate translation of your document accompanied by a signed certificate of accuracy. The certificate identifies the translator or translation agency, confirms the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original, and includes the date and contact details. Certified translations are commonly required for immigration, legal, academic, and other official submissions.
What’s included in our certificate:
- Statement confirming the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original
- Translator/agency name and contact details
- Date and signature
- Reference number
Certified vs notarised vs apostilled translations (UK)
- Certified translation: includes a certificate of accuracy. This is the most common requirement for UK submissions.
- Notarised translation: a notary verifies the identity/signature of the translator or agency (requested in some legal/overseas cases).
- Apostille (FCDO): legalisation for use abroad after notarisation (required by some foreign authorities).
If you’re unsure which you need, upload the requirement or appointment message and we will advise before you pay.
When do you need a certified translation?
Use a certified translation when submitting documents to UK authorities and institutions, including:
- Immigration & visas: UKVI/Home Office applications
- Passports & civil status: HM Passport Office, birth and marriage certificates
- Driving & vehicle: DVLA licence exchanges
- Academic: university admissions and qualification recognition
- Legal & court: solicitors, court bundles, notarial matters
- Employment & compliance: HR onboarding, background checks, professional registrations
Translate in every language
Certified Translation Services UK: Languages, Pricing, Turnaround & Delivery
Languages covered
We support 100+ language pairs, including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Punjabi, and Russian. Specialist variants (for example: French to English, Latin American Spanish) are available on request.
Turnaround
- Same-day: available for short, clear documents (subject to capacity)
- Express (24 hours): most common urgent option
- Standard (24–48 hours): typical turnaround for simple documents
Delivery time depends on document length, legibility, and formatting complexity.
Delivery
- Secure PDF delivery by email
- Optional hard copy by 1st Class post or tracked delivery (on request)
- Like-for-like formatting where practical (headings, tables, stamps, and notes)
Pricing
From £30 + VAT per page (simple documents).
Upload your file for a fixed quote and ETA.
Quality assurance (human, not AI)
- Native-level specialist translators
- Second-linguist review for accuracy and consistency
- Terminology checks for names, dates, seals, stamps, and official phrasing
- Free corrections if we make an error (within 6 months of delivery)
Acceptance
Our certified translations are prepared to meet UK authority expectations for official submissions. If you require notarisation or an apostille (FCDO) for overseas use, we can advise on the correct steps.
How it works (simple 6-step process)
- Upload your document (scan/photo/PDF)
- Get a fixed quote & ETA
- Approve & pay securely
- Human translation + QA review
- Certification issued (certificate of accuracy)
- Receive your PDF (and hard copy by post if requested)
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Documents we translate & certify
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Birth, marriage, divorce, death certificates
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Passports, IDs, driving licences
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Academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees
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Police checks, background/DBS, reference letters
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Court orders, witness statements, powers of attorney
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Bank statements, payslips, tax and company documents
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Medical records, vaccination cards
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Immigration forms, tenancy contracts, utility bills
Why Transcribe Lingo?
- 100% human translation by vetted linguists
- Certificate of accuracy included with every certified translation
- Fast delivery with same-day / 24–48h options
- Secure handling and GDPR-aligned processes
- Clear pricing and fixed quotes before you pay
- UK-based support for urgent submissions
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Client Testimonials
Super fast, and Home Office accepted it with no questions!
They posted the hard copy within 24 hours. Fantastic service.
I saved £40 compared to other agencies. Highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What counts as a certified translation in the UK?
A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by a signed certificate of accuracy that confirms it is a true and accurate rendering of the original, with date and contact details.
Q2. Who can issue a certified translation?
A competent professional translator or translation agency can issue a certified translation. Recipients typically expect clear contact details and a properly signed certificate of accuracy.
Q3. Will Home Office/UKVI accept your translations?
Our certified translations are prepared for official UK submissions and are widely accepted when the correct format is required. If your case has additional requirements (for example: notarisation), we will advise before you proceed.
Q4. How fast can you deliver?
Simple documents are typically delivered within 24–48 hours. Same-day delivery is available for short documents where feasible. Delivery time depends on length, legibility, and formatting.
Q5. Do you offer hard copies by post?
Yes. You will receive a secure PDF, and we can post a hard copy by 1st Class or tracked delivery on request.
Q6. Can you handle notarisation and apostille?
Yes. If required for overseas use, we can advise on notarised translations and the apostille (FCDO) process.