Certified translation service
Are you moving to the UK, or applying to a UK university or job, from Japan or a French-speaking country? Then you probably need a certified translation service. I’m here to help.
What is a certified translation?
Certified translations can be used in formal procedures such as passport and visa applications and legal proceedings such as marriage and divorce. They may also be required when applying for jobs or university courses in the UK.
As a qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) with an MA (Distinction) in Applied Translation Studies, I can translate your documents for use by official bodies in the UK, including:
UK universities
The Passport Office
The UK Border Agency
The Home Office
Most foreign embassies in the UK
My certified translations are always completed in line with industry standards. I will match the formatting of your original document as closely as possible, and provide a certificate that contains the standard wording, signature and seal required by UK official bodies.
What kinds of documents can I translate?
Birth certificates
Death certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce certificates
Academic degree certificates
Academic transcript
Criminal record certificates
Driving licences
Passports
Proof of address (utility bills, etc.)
Immigration and visa documentation
Employment contracts
Japanese certificates of family register (全部事項証明)
Japanese certificates of residence (住民票)
If you need a certified translation of another kind of document, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help however I can.
Certified translation service rates
£60 minimum fee (includes certification and postage of completed document within UK via Royal Mail Signed For)
£40–£60 per page depending on complexity
For this rate, I will:
Translate your document in full, in accordance with industry standards
Match the formatting of your document as closely as possible
Attach a certificate of translation as per UK government requirements
Apply the official ITI seal, demonstrating professional competence as a qualified member of the ITI
Email a PDF version of the completed translation as soon as it’s ready
Post your certified translation within the UK via Royal Mail Signed For delivery
More information
If you need your translation posted abroad, or require it ASAP, Express (Tracked 24) or international postage fees apply
CAD, EUR, USD, JPY rates available upon request (for the best price, pay in GBP)
To allow me to send your certified translation in the post without delay, full payment is required in advance
See the FAQ page for more details