Certified Translation Services

Fast and Reliable Certified Translations

Urgent Certified Translation offers UK-accepted certified translations for immigration, universities, and legal purposes. Get a signed Certificate of Accuracy with every order.

Official Acceptance

Fast Turnaround

Secure Document Handling

Certified Translation Overview

What is a Certified Translation?

A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation of your document, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy. This ensures that the translation meets the requirements of the receiving organization.

Certified translations are essential for official use, ensuring that your documents are accepted without delays.

Common Document Types

Source Language → Target Language

Target Language → Source Language

Certified translations are often required for immigration applications, legal documents, and educational credentials.

Common uses include translating birth certificates, marriage certificates, and academic transcripts.

Legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, and court orders also require certified translations for accuracy and compliance.

Business documents, including compliance packs and corporate filings, often need certified translations for official submissions.

What’s Included in Your Certified Translation?

Your certified translation package includes:

Complete translation of all visible text

Including field labels, entries, stamps, seals, annotations, and legible handwritten notes — nothing omitted

Certificate of Accuracy

Signed statement confirming the translation is true and complete to the best of the translator's knowledge

Translator / agency details

Full name, signature, contact information, and date — as required for official submission

Formatting that mirrors the original

Layout, field structure, headings, and stamps reproduced clearly so the translation cross-references easily

Free pre-submission check

Missing pages, unclear scans, cropped stamps, and name inconsistencies flagged before we start

A signed Certificate of Accuracy, the full translated document, and official stamps to ensure acceptance.

We confirm price & turnaround before we start.

Scope of Certified Translation Services

We provide certified translations for a variety of documents, ensuring they meet the specific requirements of your receiving authority.

Immigration & Visas

Legal Documents

Educational Credentials

Business Documents

Fast Turnaround Options

Notarisation Services

Apostille Services

Sworn Translation Services

Certificate of Accuracy

Official Stamps

Secure Document Handling

Expert Linguists

Ensure your documents are certified correctly to avoid delays in acceptance.

Why Choose Us?

At Urgent Certified Translation, we prioritize quality and speed in our services.

Expert Translators

Professional Linguists

Our team consists of native speakers with expertise in various fields, ensuring accurate translations.

Fast Turnaround

Quick Delivery Options

We offer urgent and standard turnaround options to meet your deadlines.

Secure Handling

Confidential Document Management

Your documents are handled securely and only shared with authorized personnel.

Quality Assurance

Thorough Quality Checks

Every translation undergoes a quality review to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Not sure what your authority requires? Tell us where you’re submitting and we’ll advise the correct format.

Additional Services

Notarisation and Apostille

When You Need More Than Just Translation

We offer notarisation services for documents that require a notary’s verification.

Apostille services are available for documents intended for international use.

Sworn translation services are provided for specific countries that require court-appointed translators.

We ensure that all additional requirements are met for your certified translations.

Tell us where you’re submitting and we’ll confirm the right approach before we start.

What you receive — ready to submit

Certified PDF

Ready to submit electronically to your authority

Editable Word version

Available on request

Posted hard copies

Where your authority requires original certified documents

Free pre-check

Missing pages, cropped stamps, and name mismatches flagged before we start

We confirm what’s needed before we start.

Fast turnaround — without cutting corners

Our turnaround options include urgent, next-day, and standard services to fit your needs.

Urgent

Same Day / 2 hours

*Only during working hours*

Standard

24 hours

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

express

12 houirs

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. Tell us where it's being submitted.

Receive a clear quote

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

Translation + quality check

Accuracy, names, dates, stamps, and completeness — all reviewed.

Delivery

Certified PDF by email. Hard copies posted if required. A real point of contact throughout.

Why clients choose Urgent Certified Translation

Certified Translation

Get your documents translated accurately and certified for official use.

Certification wording that gets accepted

Prepared to the standard expected by your authority — first time, every time

Notarised Translation

We can provide notarisation for your certified translations when required.

Confidential handling

Personal and legal documents handled securely — only shared with those completing your project

Responsive support — especially on deadlines

A real point of contact throughout. No guessing, no chasing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a complete translation of your document that comes with a signed certification statement confirming it is accurate.

Who can certify a translation in the UK?

Certified translations are commonly issued by professional translators or agencies who provide a signed Certificate of Accuracy.

Does a certified translation need to be notarised?

Notarisation is only needed when the receiving body specifically asks for it.

How much does a certified translation cost?

Pricing depends on language pair, document length, and urgency, starting from around £25 per page.

What must a certified translation include?

A certified translation must include a full translation of all visible text, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and the translator’s full name, contact details, signature, and date. This is the standard required by USCIS, the UK Home Office, courts, and most official bodies.

Can I send a phone photo instead of a scanned PDF?

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

How much does a certified translation cost?

Pricing depends on document length, language pair, and turnaround. Short standard documents are typically priced per page; multi-page packs are quoted as a set. Send your file for a free quote.

Is my document kept confidential?

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

Ready to Get Started?

Upload your document today for a fast quote and start your certified translation process.