Certified & Accepted

Certified German to English Translation Services

When you need to submit German documents for immigration, university admissions, or legal matters, a certified translation is essential. Our German to English translation services are performed by experienced linguists, ensuring accuracy and clarity for official use.

Certified German to English translations that meet official requirements

A basic translation may not suffice for official purposes. Our certified translations include a Certificate of Accuracy, confirming that the translation is complete, accurate, and formatted for submission.

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.

German to English and English to German

We provide certified translations in both directions, ensuring that your German documents are accurately translated into English and vice versa, meeting all necessary requirements.

German → English

English → German

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 quick turnaround on your German to English translations, ensuring you meet your submission deadlines without compromising quality.

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 specific requirements

Notarisation — Additional Requirements

To ensure your translation meets all necessary criteria, please inform us of the destination authority. We will guide you on whether notarisation or additional certification is needed.

Why clients choose Urgent Certified Translation

Certified German 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 German translation services for official use?

Yes. Our certified translations are suitable for submission to USCIS, universities, and other official bodies, ensuring compliance with their requirements.

What must a certified German 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 German documents to English for official use?

Yes. We provide certified German to English translations that include a signed Certificate of Accuracy, ensuring they are ready for official submission.

Can you translate English documents to German for official use?

Yes. We also offer certified English to German translations, ensuring that all necessary details are accurately conveyed.

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 German 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 German 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 German translation — fast

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