Certified translation
Official translations of personal and legal documents, certified to the standard UK authorities ask for: for the Home Office, HM Passport Office, courts, universities, employers and banks.
Certified by a CIOL memberSigned, dated and certified as accurate by a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. 
This follows the GOV.UK guidance on certifying a translation.
Something else? Send it over and I’ll tell you what’s possible.
Certificate of translation
I certify that the attached English translation of [document], originally in [language], is a true and accurate translation of the original document.
A complete translation with a signed statement of accuracy, the date, my full name, contact details and CIOL membership number.
When an organisation asks for it, your certified translation can be signed before a notary public.
Help preparing translated documents for an apostille from the FCDO Legalisation Office when they are going abroad.
A signed, printed copy sent by Royal Mail, alongside the PDF by email.
It is a complete translation with a signed statement confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document, the date it was translated, and the translator’s full name and contact details. This is what GOV.UK asks for when a document isn’t in English or Welsh. Mine also include my CIOL membership number.
My certified translations include everything GOV.UK lists for translated documents. Some organisations ask for extra steps, such as notarisation or an apostille, so tell me where your translation is going and I’ll check what it needs.
Yes. If an organisation asks for a notarised translation, I can arrange for it to be signed before a notary public. For documents going abroad, I can help you prepare them for an apostille from the FCDO Legalisation Office.
No. A clear scan or photo of every page is usually enough, as long as all the text, stamps and signatures can be read.
Certified translation
A certified translation is a complete English translation that the translator signs to confirm it is accurate. Here is what it must include, and when you may need more.
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Certified translation
Certified translation, notarisation and an apostille are three separate steps. Here is what each one does and how to find out which you need.
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Certified translation
Clear copies and a few details are all I need for an accurate quote. Here is how to photograph, scan and send your documents.
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