Certified Translation Services Explained
This quick guide is for customers looking for certified translation services in the United Kingdom who would like to understand the service and procedure in more detail.
| Definition | A certified translation is an officially authenticated and legally accepted translation of documents, accompanied by a signed, dated, and stamped statement of truth from the translator or an accredited translation agency, affirming that the translation is a true and accurate reflection of the original document. Certified translation services must always be produced by a qualified translator or an accredited translation agency, such as TS24. |
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| Use | Certified translations are required by the UK Home Office for immigration applications, and by universities such as University College London for verifying academic transcripts. According to official Home Office guidance, documents not translated by an accredited professional may be rejected. |
| Process | The process involves translating the document into the target language, followed by additional proofreading when required. A written statement of truth attesting to the accuracy of the translated document must also be provided. |
| Certification | A certified translation must be produced by a qualified translator or a registered translation agency, such as TS24. The certification statement must be signed, stamped, and dated by the translator or a representative of the translation agency, confirming that the translation is “a true and accurate representation of the original document”. |
| Documents | Typical documents that commonly require a certified translation include birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, legal documents, immigration documents, business and corporate documents, and medical records. |
| Price | A certified translation typically costs between £30 – £45 + VAT in the United Kingdom, depending on the language pair and the length of your documents. For larger projects, the price may be higher. |
| Turnaround Time | The process of certifying a translation can take anywhere from 12 hours (same-day) to 2–3 working days, depending on the languages involved and the length of your documents. |
About TS24
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