Certified Translation Services in London & UK

TS24 is a leading UK-accredited provider of certified translation services for professional businesses and private clients. With us, you'll have thousands of native, certified translators at your service. We offer official, sworn and legalised translations faster and cheaper than other providers. At TS24, we provide quick, secure and affordable document translations for clients in London & UK. Our professional translators can translate any document, including birth and marriage certificates, passports, legal papers, and bank statements. Our dedicated customer support and a bespoke client portal enable you to track the progress of your project online.

At TS24, our professional Certified Translators are trusted daily to accurately translate documents in over 200 languages for private and professional clients. Our official translation services are fast, reliable, affordable and completely confidential. We help thousands of clients and official authorities in London, the UK, and globally. To discuss your certified translation needs, call 0208 677 3775, email info@translationservices24.com or get a free quote online.

Certified and Official Translations UK

TS24 is the UK's leading certified translation provider. As one of the highest-rated agencies in the UK, we specialise in professional and official document translations in 200+ languages. Since 2011, we've helped thousands of customers translate and certify their documents into all languages, including English, French, German, Polish, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.

Get Your Documents Ready for Official Use with Our Certified Translations

If you're looking for certified translation services for your documents in the United Kingdom, TS24 is your go-to company. Call us on 0208 677 3775 or email info@translationservices24.com to discuss your official translation needs directly with our experts. With thousands of professional linguists worldwide, our advice is free, and we can provide non-obligatory price quotes in just 30 minutes!

Your translated document will only be considered verified if it includes a statement of truth with a signature, stamp, and date. Foreign-issued documents that are not in English and are intended for legal purposes within the UK usually require an official translation.

To certify your translation, our accredited translators provide:

• Confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document
• The date of the translation
• The full name and signature of the translator (or an authorised official of the translation company)
• The translator's (or translation company's) contact details

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What are Official Translations?

A certified translation is a professional translation of documents, such as birth certificates, statements or passports, produced by an accredited translator. To certify your translation, the translator must attest that it is a true, complete, and accurate translation of the original document you presented. Official translations must be stamped, dated, and signed by the translator and/or legal authority.

A 'certified' translation is defined as a translation that has been stamped and signed by an accredited authority, professional translator or a registered translation agency. The type of official verification you may need for your translated documents depends on where your application takes place, which authority requested it and its purpose.

• Certified Translation

A certified translation is a translation of documents, such as birth or marriage certificates, visa applications, bank statements or academic papers intended for legal or Government use.

Your translation is certified when accompanied by a signed & stamped statement of truth from an accredited provider, stating that it is a true and accurate representation of the original verified document you provided.

• Notarised Translation

A notarised translation is simply a translation accompanied by a notarised signature verifying the translator's identity. This must be done in the presence of a lawyer or accredited notary public.

• Sworn Translation

A translation is considered “sworn” when produced by a professional translator who has sworn an official oath before a court. This type of certification is generally requested for use in the European Union - outside of the UK.

• Apostilled Translation

A legalised, or Apostilled, translation has been 'legalised' by the Government Ministry. This will allow your translation to be accepted in foreign countries that are part of the Hague Convention. The translation will be affixed with an official Apostille.

When and Why Do You Need a Certified Translation?

Certified translations are often necessary for documents which are not in the country's official language and are intended for use in official applications. Authorities in the United Kingdom often require documents to be translated by a professional linguist. Most often, such translations are used in courts, educational establishments, or other government bodies, such as the Home Office.

Document Translation Examples

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Certified Translation Example in  French

Certified Translation Example in Spanish

Certified Translation Types in the United Kingdom

Document translations are often required for legal matters in the United Kingdom, such as applications to the Home Office, Courts, or other official Government applications. Official translations may also be necessary for educational, employment, or other formal applications. If you need documents translated for legal purposes, the translation must be certified by a professional translator or accredited agency, and accompanied by a legalised version of the original document, translated into English.

To certify your translation, the translator must legally attest that the translation is a true, complete and accurate translation of the original document. There are 4 main types of certified translation, these are:

• Certified Translations

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by an official certification from your chosen provider. Generally, this certification is in the form of a statement of truth, with a signature, stamp and date from the translator or a representative of an accredited translation agency.

Official translations are required by UK authorities & organisations abroad. Our translations (see example) are completed on our letterhead and are signed, stamped and dated, making them legally recognised by authorities.

• Sworn Translations

Sworn translations are provided by legally appointed (by Court or Government) translators in the country to which you submit your application. This type of certification involves an official translator or linguist verifying that they have personally carried out the translation and accurately conveyed the meaning of your document.

• Apostilled Translations

If you intend to use your documents abroad, your documents may require an official apostille. For example, this certification may need an apostille from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to be officially validated.

• Notarised Translations

Notarised translations require a notary public or a solicitor to verify the authenticity of the translator's signature and that the translation was produced by a registered linguist. You can learn more about the differences between certified and notarised translations here.

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