What Is a Certified Translation and When Do You Need One?

A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation of a document, together with a signed statement from the translation provider confirming that the translation is true to the original. It usually carries the translator's or agency's seal, signature and contact details, so the receiving authority can verify it.

When is it required?

• Visa, immigration and citizenship applications
• University admissions and credential evaluation abroad
• Overseas job applications and professional registrations
• Court cases, legal agreements and property matters
• Bank, insurance and company registration work

Common documents

Birth and marriage certificates, degree certificates and mark sheets, passports and ID cards, police clearance certificates, bank statements, medical records and legal contracts. See our birth certificate translation, legal translation and academic translation services.

Good to know

Every authority has its own rules. Some accept a certified translation from any professional agency, while others ask for notarisation, a sworn translator, or an apostille on top. Always check the exact requirement of the office where you will submit the document, and share it with us before we start.