Key Aspects of a Certified Translation
A certified translation is a translation of documents which includes an officially signed, stamped, and dated statement of truth from a professional translator or a representative of a registered translation agency.
A certified translation is typically required for official or legal purposes, such as visa applications, legal proceedings, or academic applications.
In the United Kingdom, this certification is most often required for personal documents, such as birth certificates, academic transcripts, and marriage or divorce certificates, as well as business-related documents, including contracts.
5 Key Aspects of Certified Translations
- Professional Translators: A certified translation must be completed by a CIOL or ITI registered professional translator or an ATC accredited translation agency.
- Statement of Accuracy: Certified translations must include a statement of accuracy, which declares that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.
- Contact details: The statement should include the translator’s or agency’s full contact details.
- Translation Date: The date of the translation of the certification also needs to be included.
- Signature & Stamp: The translation and/or statement of truth must be officially stamped and signed, either by the professional translator or a representative of the translation agency.
Which documents need a certified translation?
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Certificates
- Academic & ENIC Documents
- Driver’s License
- Insurance Documents
- ENIC Translations
- Adoption Papers Translation
- Medical Reports
- Immigration Documents
- Passports & IDs Translation
- Criminal Records & DBS
How to obtain a certified translation?
- Find an accredited provider (such as TS24)
- Provide your original document or a clear copy
- Specify your requirements & Complete the order
- Receive the translated document
- Check & verify your certification
When are certified translations needed?
- Legal Documents: Wills, contracts, court documents, witness statements
- Educational Documents: Certificates, transcripts, diplomas, degrees
- Immigration Documents: Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, passports, IDs.
- Business-Related Documents: Contracts, warranties, proposals
- Other Official Purposes: Documents needed for all other official purposes and applications
