Professional Document Translation Services UK: Translate & Certify

• Original Document: The document that needs to be translated.
• Translated Document: The completed translation of your original document.
• A Translator’s Certificate (or Affidavit): This is a crucial component. It’s a statement made by the translator, confirming that the translation is a true, accurate, and complete rendition of the original document.
• Identification and Notarisation or Legalisation (Often Required): Always verify the exact translation requirements of the authority to confirm their specific certification requirements. 

As a reputable translation service provider and organisation in the UK, we maintain quality by:

• Expert Linguists: We use native-speaking translators with specialised knowledge in the relevant industry or subject matter. Every translation is completed by CIOL, ITI, or ATC-accredited translators.
• Multi-Step Review: Our translations undergo multiple rounds of proofreading and editing by a second linguist to ensure accuracy and quality. 
• Technology Integration: We use translation memory (TM) and glossary creation tools to maintain consistency and reduce costs, as well as AI-powered checks. Furthermore, they maintain tone and remain consistent with the diverse terminology by using technology.
• ISO Certifications: We adhere to international quality standards, including quality and industry-specific standards such as ISO certifications (medical translations).
• Client Feedback Loops: We share the draft with you and incorporate your feedback to maintain the highest quality. For each sector, we tailor the content and translations according to your feedback.
• Confidentiality: Strict non-disclosure agreements and secure data systems (GDPR compliant) to protect sensitive information.

Sworn Translation: Required in countries with a civil law legal framework (e.g., Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany, France). The Sworn translation services are performed by officially appointed translators listed in official court registers, who verify that they personally carried out the translation and accurately conveyed the document’s meaning.

Notarised Translation: This involves a Public Notary or solicitor verifying the translator’s identity and authenticating their signature on the translation. The Notary Public affixes their signature and stamp, confirming the validity of the translator’s statement. This is often required for UK courts, certain embassy applications, and in countries such as Canada, Portugal, and Turkey.

Legalised Translation (Apostille): This process makes a translation admissible in foreign countries that are part of the Hague Convention. The translated document is legalised by the relevant government authority (e.g., the UK Foreign Office), which affixes an official Apostille stamp, guaranteeing the authenticity of the translated document for international use.