Questions

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.

Short personal documents are usually quick to turn around, and urgent or same-day requests can often be accommodated. Tell me your deadline when you ask for a quote.

Certified translation starts from £30 per document, written translation from 9p per word, interpreting from £35 an hour in person (minimum three hours) or £30 by phone or video, and transcription from £4 per minute of recording. You always get a fixed quote first, and asylum seekers and registered charities get 20% off.

Sorani (Central Kurdish), used across much of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, and in Kurdish areas of Iran such as Sanandaj and Mahabad. It is written in the Arabic-based Kurdish alphabet.

Yes. Dari, the Persian spoken in Afghanistan, is very close to Farsi, and I welcome translation and interpreting work in Dari. Just tell me your document or meeting is in Dari, so I can match the words and spelling your readers expect.

Yes. Telephone and video interpreting work well for short appointments and urgent conversations. I can join on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp or your own platform.

Yes, anywhere in the UK by arrangement. Just tell me the location when you ask for a quote.

The date, start time and expected length, the address or video link, the type of appointment, and any names or documents that will come up. Background information helps me prepare the right terminology.

Yes. I can translate and adapt your script so it sounds natural when spoken, then record it, or provide a timed script for your own voice artist. Tell me the length, purpose and file format you need.

Yes. As a CIOL member I’m bound by its Code of Professional Conduct. Your documents and conversations are kept confidential and secure, and are never shared without your permission unless the law requires it. I’m happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Yes. Solicitors, healthcare providers, public bodies, schools, businesses, production companies and language service providers are welcome to get in touch about one-off or regular work.