Certified & Accepted

Certified French Translation Services

Need a certified French to English translation for immigration, legal, academic, or business use? You’re in the right place. At Locate Translate, you get certified French translation services that are clear, accurate, and prepared for official submission.

Certified French translations that meet official requirements

A basic translation is often rejected by official bodies due to missing elements. We ensure that every certified French to English translation includes a complete translation, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and verifiable contact details.

Complete translation of all visible text

Including stamps, seals, annotations, and legible handwritten notes

Certificate of Accuracy

Confirms the translation is true and complete

Translator / agency details

Full name, signature, contact details, and date

Matching document layout

Formatting mirrors the original where practical — tables, headers, seals noted clearly

Need additional steps? If your authority requires Notarised or Apostille, we can advise the correct route. Tell us where you’re submitting your document.

Get a price & turnaround before we start.

French to English and English to French

We deliver both directions of certified French document translations, ensuring accuracy and compliance for all your needs.

French → English

English → French

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce decrees & death certificates
Passports & national ID cards
Residence permits & visa documents
Police certificates & court letters
Bank statements & financial evidence
Deed poll / change of name documents

Not sure whether your document needs certification? Tell us the receiving authority — we’ll advise the correct format.

What you receive — so you can submit with confidence

Certified PDF

Ready to submit electronically to your authority

Editable Word version

Available on request if you need to make adjustments

Posted hard copies

Optional — where your authority requires original documents

Free pre-check

Issues flagged early — missing pages, cropped stamps, name mismatches

We’ll confirm exactly what’s needed before we start.

Fast turnaround — without cutting corners

If your deadline is tight, we offer urgent options for short documents, ensuring you receive your certified translation promptly.

Urgent

2 hours

Fast-track priority handling during working hours for urgent needs.

Standard

24 hours

Ideal for standard urgent deadlines with more flexibility.

Express

12 hours

Overnight priority service for documents needed before the next working day.

A simple process — designed for acceptance

Upload your document

Scan, photo, PDF, or Word file — and tell us where it's going.

Receive a clear quote

Price, turnaround, and certification type confirmed before we start.

Translation + quality check

Accuracy, consistency, formatting, and completeness — all reviewed.

Delivery

By email (and post if requested). A real point of contact throughout.

When 'certified' isn't enough: Notarisation for overseas use

Notarisation — additional requirements

To get the right translation, tell us if you need notarisation or apostille/legalisation, and we’ll confirm what applies to your documents.

Why clients choose Urgent Certified Translation

Certified French translators

Document specialists — not generic text translation tools

Certification wording that gets accepted

Aligned to official expectations for your authority

Formatting that mirrors the source

Tables, headings, stamps, and seals noted clearly

Confidential handling

Personal and legal documents handled securely

Responsive support

Real contact throughout — especially when deadlines are tight

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide certified French translation services for official use?

Yes. If you’re submitting documents in the UK — including to government bodies, universities, or courts — you will need a certified French to English translation.

What must a certified French translation include?

A certified translation should include a confirmation that it is accurate, the date, the translator’s full name and signature, and contact details — along with the complete translated content and certification statement.

Can you translate French documents to English for official use?

Yes. We provide certified French to English translations that include all necessary elements for official acceptance.

Can you translate English documents to French for official use?

Yes. We provide English to French document translations that meet certification standards.

Can I send a photo from my phone, or do you need a scanned PDF?

A clear photo is fine. We’ll confirm if it’s readable and advise if any page needs a better image before we start.

Will you translate stamps, seals, and handwritten notes?

Yes. We translate all visible text. If handwriting is unclear, we’ll mark it clearly and tell you what we can and can’t read from the image provided.

Do you offer notarised translations and apostille / legalisation?

Yes, where required. If your authority asks for notarisation and/or an apostille, tell us the destination country and we’ll advise the correct steps.

How much do French document translation services cost?

Pricing depends on length, complexity, and turnaround. Send your file for a fast quote — short standard documents are often priced per page, and multi-page packs are quoted as a set.

How fast can I get my certified French translation?

Many short documents can be turned around quickly, including urgent options. We’ll confirm the exact delivery time after checking your file and certification needs.

Is my data kept confidential?

Yes. Your documents are handled securely and only shared with the linguists and reviewers needed to complete your project.

Get your certified French translation — fast

Upload your document and receive a confirmed quote with price and turnaround today.