Farsi (Persian)
Translating an Iranian birth certificate (shenasnameh)
What a certified translation of an Iranian shenasnameh covers, from the later pages and notes to Solar Hijri dates and names that match your passport.
3 min read
Farsi (Persian) and English
Farsi (Persian) translator and interpreter in London
I am a native speaker of Farsi. I provide certified translations of Iranian documents, specialist translation into and out of Farsi, and interpreting for families, solicitors, the NHS and councils, in London and remotely.
Certified translation from £30 · Interpreting from £35 an hour20% off for asylum seekers and charities
Iranian documents have their own formats: the shenasnameh booklet, the national ID card, notarised marriage deeds and education records, all dated in the Iranian solar calendar. I convert every date carefully to the Gregorian calendar and render each document completely, so names, dates and numbers line up with your passport and forms.
I also translate into Farsi for organisations that want to reach Persian-speaking communities, in natural, modern language rather than word-for-word English.
Good to know
Documents from Afghanistan are usually in Dari. They are just as welcome: see the Dari page for how I handle them.
Iranian documents I often translate
- Shenasnameh (birth certificate booklet)
- National ID card (kart-e melli)
- Marriage and divorce certificates
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Driving licences and military service cards
- Police clearance certificates
- Court rulings, deeds and powers of attorney
- Bank statements and payslips
Certified by a CIOL memberSigned, dated and certified as accurate by a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Common questions
What is a certified translation?
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.
Will the Home Office accept your translations?
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.
Can you arrange notarised translations or an apostille?
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.
How quickly can you deliver?
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.
How I can help
Guides for this language
Farsi (Persian)
Solar Hijri dates on Iranian and Afghan documents
Iranian and most Afghan documents are dated in the Solar Hijri calendar. Here is how it works, and why every date needs careful conversion.
3 min read
Farsi (Persian)
Translating an Iranian marriage certificate
An Iranian marriage certificate holds far more than two names and a date. Here is what a complete certified translation includes, and what to send.
2 min read
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