4.8 out of 5 Based on 2237 reviews
We'll translate and certify, notarise or legalise any document for use at most official authorities, including the UK Passport and Home Offices - from just £33 and same day delivery.
If you were born in a non-English speaking country, you may be required to have your birth certificate translated into English to more easily use it for applying for a passport, getting a driving license or even just as a good form of ID in the UK. Here at Absolute Translations, we provide legally certified birth certificate translations in the UK from a huge number of languages into English. If you are travelling overseas, we can also translate your English certificate into your destination language. We offer four levels of translations including our standard service that is usually fine for legal purposes, but if you need a Notary or a legalised copy, we can do that too. Our service includes translation of other documents, a dedicated Notary who can ensure your documents are legally robust, and even a safe and secure postage service. Our aim is to provide a simple service that is fast and efficient.
We understand you're worried about whom to trust. For over 20 years, we have been certifying documents for official UK authorities and abroad. We've translated and certified thousands of documents for official use, from marriage, birth and academic certificates to contracts, wills and company incorporation documents.
—Danielle P.
—Max M.
We've translated and certified thousands of documents for official use—from marriage, birth and academic certificates to contracts and company incorporation documents.
Our experience is that having your documents correctly certified can be confusing. At Absolute Translations we have a dedicated team organising certified, sworn, notarised and legalised/apostilled translations on a daily basis. We have over a decade of experience in certifying legal translations and our own dedicated Solicitor and Notary Public. By using our translation and certification services, you can save both time and money.
We offer both a standard and express service. However, for both these options the turnaround time will be based on the number of words and level of certification required. Despite the fact that we offer a faster service, we always advise our customers to certify their documents as far in advance as possible. You may use our calculator tool, to calculate the price & turnaround time.
Each authority and country have different requirements. These requirements also change at times. We always advise customers to check with the authority requesting the translation which level of certification will be required, prior to placing the order.
We do not need the original documents for most circumstances. Photocopies can be scanned and sent by email, posted or alternatively handed into one of local offices. Documents may also be uploaded by using the certification calculator here on the right. The originals of some documents that are being Legalised/Apostilled may be required. Originals are normally required for Criminal Record Disclosures, Court documents or any document that is issued by a UK Registry Office, if they need to be Legalised/Apostilled.
Certified translations can either be collected or will be posted back to our customers. Email copies will not normally be valid for official use.
The price is calculated based on the number of words and level of certification required. You may also use our calculator tool, to calculate the price & turnaround time.
We are unable to make a declaration for certification on any translation that we have not carried out ourselves. Therefore, before we can certify the translation we would need to re-translate the document. If however the original document is already in the required language and you only need the service of a Solicitor or Notary Public, please contact us and discuss your requirements directly.
Translated document certified and presented in a securely-fastened folder. This type of translation is normally accepted in the UK by most authorities.
For the purpose of translation authentication, some jurisdictions require commercial or personal documents that have been translated, or that were issued in another country, to be notarised before they can be legally recognised. In this case, a Notary Public will affix a notarial certificate to attest the validity of the translation. Notarisation is normally carried out on the same day. However, this may vary depending on the number of documents and their complexity. We offer a full range of notary translation services both to individual customers and businesses, and provide a high quality, fast and efficient service.
British documents being used for business or personal use overseas may need to be legalised or contain an Apostille (stamp of authenticity) before they can be officially recognised and accepted. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office legalisation or Apostille guarantees that the translated document is genuine. The term ‘Apostille’ is also commonly used in English to refer to the legalisation of a document for international use. Currently, most documents from the United Kingdom can be legalised, providing they bear the original signature, stamp or seal of an official UK public body. Photocopies of certain documents may be accepted. Please ask us for more information.
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12 hours ago
Always quick and reliable
Always quick and reliable - happy to recommend
17 hours ago
Prompt response and amazing Services.
Prompt response and amazing Services.
yesterday
Very Professional
Very Professional, excellent customer service,Allmy requirements were fulfilled, all at a fraction of the price offered by their competitors, received my translation via email the day they agreed,and the hard copy by first class mail 48 hours later as promised,I would highly recommend
yesterday
Very profesional and quick
Very profesional and quick . I am always translating my documents with Absolute translations. Happy with this service.
3 days ago
Quick turnaround
I needed to get my baby's birth certificate translated to english for the British Passport Office. I contacted Absolute Translations and received great advice and a quote within 30mins. Then the translation was first emailed to me 2 days later, and delivered in the post (international) 5 days later. Would recommend.
1 week ago
Professional, great experience.
The translation was carried out quickly and correctly. I received clear instructions and my expectations were fulfilled. Very professional company.
1 week ago
Excellent service
Excellent service from start to finish! Would highly recommend
1 week ago
Great service
Fast and professional
1 week ago
Medical report translated
I had to get a medical report translated. Was very fast and easy process. With fast delivery. Highly recommend.
1 week ago
Quick and efficient translations
Quick and efficient translations
1 week ago
Recommended
Recommended
1 week ago
Good translator's who do a great job
Good translator's who do a great job. Got my translation back in 7 days
2 weeks ago
Helpful stuff
Helpful stuff, prompt answers to my questions, quality job done! Thank you.
2 weeks ago
Good service
Good service
2 weeks ago
Fast
Fast, efficient and friendly service
2 months ago
Quick turnover
Quick turnover
2 months ago
Excellent service
Excellent service. All questions answered promptly. Received my translation on-line and in post within three days.
2 months ago
Thanks!!
Thanks!! Absolute has always given us an efficient, seamless service. We have worked together for a long while and we can always rely on them to get the job done excellently.
2 months ago
Absolute Translations - a superbly professional service
Absolute Translations are absolutely superb, I've used them multiple times in 2024. The service is phenomenal: incredibly quick, accurate, professional and personal from start to finish. The prices seem very reasonable to me but I've not benchmarked I do admit. I can't recommend them highly enough.
2 months ago
Amazing service
Amazing service, in time, very professional, knowledgeable, kind and approachable. 10/10
2 months ago
Excellent Service -- Ever Time
As always, Absolute Translations delivers excellent translations in a timely manner. We couldn't be happier with their services.
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