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Certified Translation Use Cases UK

We translate and certify documents for every official use across the United Kingdom and internationally – the Home Office, UKVI, HMCTS, the Family Court, UK ENIC / NARIC, the DVLA, the NHS, UK universities, and Companies House. Every translation includes a signed statement of accuracy from a qualified professional translator. Available in over 100 languages with fast turnaround. From £29.95 per page.

Home Office Accepted
Certified & Accurate
100+ Languages
From £29.95/page

About UK Certified Translation Use Cases

Official Translations provides certified translation services for every official use case in the United Kingdom. Whether you are preparing an application for the Home Office, submitting evidence in a UK court under HMCTS, applying to a UK university via UCAS, requesting a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC / NARIC, exchanging your driving licence at the DVLA, or registering with the NHS – our certified translations are accepted in the format every UK institution requires.

Each translation is prepared by a qualified professional translator and includes a signed statement of accuracy confirming the translation is complete and faithful to the original. This is the format required under the Immigration Rules, the Civil Procedure Rules, the Family Procedure Rules 2010, the General Medical Council registration standards, and every Russell Group university's admissions criteria.

We translate from and into over 100 languages, including the most spoken community languages in the UK: Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and many more. apostille services are available for UK documents intended for international use.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a certified translation in the UK?+
A certified translation in the UK is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from a qualified professional translator confirming the translation is complete and faithful to the original. The Home Office, HMCTS, UK ENIC, DVLA, NHS, and UK universities all accept this format. Read our full guide to UK certified translation.
How long does a UK certified translation take?+
Standard turnaround is two business days. Rush 24-hour service is available for urgent Home Office, HMCTS, and university deadlines. Same-day delivery is available on most short documents (birth certificates, driving licences, diplomas).
How much does UK certified translation cost?+
From £29.95 per page (up to 300 words). Pricing is calculated automatically based on the word count of your document when you upload it. Apostille is available from £149.95 (electronic) or £199.95 (hard copy).
Do I need a sworn translator in the UK?+
No. Unlike many European jurisdictions, the United Kingdom does not maintain a register of sworn translators. The UK requires a certified translation produced by a competent translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the standard our translations meet in full.