Accurate human translation
The complete document is translated, including relevant names, dates, headings, stamps, seals and visible annotations.
Notarised translation services in the UK
Notarised translation for official document requirements
Certified document translation with notary coordination where the receiving authority requests a witnessed declaration, authenticated signature, certified copy or another specific notarial act.
120+
languages supported across the service
Human
translation with document-level review
Notary
coordination according to the stated requirement
Fixed
price and delivery plan confirmed first
What you receive
A complete translation package prepared for the stated purpose.
Notarisation is not one universal format. Depending on the authority, the notary may be asked to witness a signature, verify the identity of a person signing a declaration, certify a document copy or perform another document-related act.
Certification statement
The translation includes the appropriate accuracy statement and identifying details required for the agreed service.
Required notarial act
Notary arrangements are coordinated according to the receiving organisation’s written requirement.
Prepared final delivery
The completed documents are supplied in the agreed digital, printed or original-document delivery format.
Documents
Documents commonly submitted for notarised translation
The receiving authority decides whether each document needs standard certification, notarisation, a certified copy, an apostille or another formal step.
Powers of attorney
Powers of attorney and authorisations used for property, legal, commercial or personal matters overseas.
Company documents
Incorporation records, resolutions, registers, agreements and documents used in international business transactions.
Civil certificates
Birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption and civil-status documents for overseas procedures.
Academic documents
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and supporting educational records.
Legal documents
Contracts, affidavits, witness statements, court records and other documents connected with legal procedures.
Identity documents
Passports, identity cards, residence permits and driving licences, including certified-copy requirements where specified.
Financial records
Bank records, tax documents, accounts and financial evidence required for property, business or administrative procedures.
Medical and professional records
Medical certificates, professional licences and supporting records requested for work, insurance or overseas registration.
Choose the correct route
Certified, notarised, sworn and apostilled are not interchangeable
Share the receiving organisation’s exact wording so the correct translator, certification, notarial and legalisation steps can be identified before work begins.
Certified translation
A translation supplied with a signed statement confirming that it is complete and accurate.
- Frequently used for UK submissions
- Signed certification statement
- Provider details and date
- No notary automatically included
Notarised translation
A translation combined with the specific notarial act requested by the receiving authority.
- Authority instructions checked first
- Signature or declaration may be witnessed
- Identity or copy requirements may apply
- Original documents may sometimes be needed
Apostille or legalisation
A separate process that authenticates an eligible public signature, stamp or seal for international use.
- May apply to an original or certified copy
- May apply after notarisation
- Sequence depends on the authority
- Additional processing time required
Sworn translation
Translation prepared under a translator framework recognised by a particular country or authority.
- Country-specific translator status
- Required seal or wording may vary
- Not equivalent to every UK certification
- Destination requirements checked first
What the notary does
The required notarial act must be identified before ordering.
The notary does not simply add a universal stamp to every translation. The act performed depends on the document, the person signing it and the instructions issued by the recipient.
Send your authority instructions
Witnessing a declaration or signature
The relevant person may sign a translation declaration in the notary’s presence.
Confirming identity or authority
The notary may confirm the identity or professional capacity of the person completing the notarial act.
Certifying a document copy
Some procedures require the copy of the original document to be certified separately.
Preparing for further legalisation
An eligible notarial signature may subsequently require an apostille or another legalisation step.
How it works
From authority instructions to notarised delivery.
The requirements are reviewed before the translation and notary arrangements are confirmed.
Upload your documents-
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Send every document page
Upload clear copies of the front, reverse, stamps, seals, attachments and any authority instructions you have received.
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Confirm the destination and intended use
Tell us the receiving organisation, destination country, target language, deadline and whether originals are available.
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Review the certification route
The team checks whether the requirement involves certification, notarisation, a certified copy, an apostille or sworn translation.
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Translate, review and arrange notarisation
The document is translated and checked before the agreed declaration, signature or document is presented for the notarial act.
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Receive the completed documents
The final package is delivered in the agreed digital or printed format, with further legalisation support where separately requested.
Document quality checks
The translated content and formal document route both matter.
A notarial act does not correct an incomplete translation. Names, dates, references, stamps, annotations and page relationships still need to be translated and reviewed carefully.
The final package must also follow the authority’s instructions about signatures, declarations, originals, copies and delivery format.
Complete content
All relevant pages, stamps, seals, notes and attachments are considered.
Names and details
Names, dates, numbers, references and document identifiers are checked against the source.
Required declaration
The certification wording and person signing are confirmed for the chosen route.
Secure handling
Personal, legal, academic and business documents are handled through a controlled workflow.
Notarised translation pricing
A fixed quote covering translation and the required formalities.
The final price depends on the document length, language pair, certification format, notarial act, original-document requirements, delivery method and deadline.
Languages
Notarised translation across 120+ languages
Projects are matched according to the language pair, document type, subject matter, destination country and required formal route.
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FR
French
DE
German
ES
Spanish
IT
Italian
PT
Portuguese
PL
Polish
AR
Arabic
中文
Chinese
Before you submit
What to send with your notarised translation request
Complete documents and written authority instructions help avoid arranging the wrong certification or legalisation route.
Your documents
- Clear copies of every relevant page
- Reverse sides, stamps, seals and attachments
- Original documents where inspection may be required
- Existing translations or approved name spellings
- Identity documents where requested for the notarial act
Your submission instructions
- The destination country and receiving organisation
- The source and target languages
- The authority’s exact written requirement
- Your deadline and required delivery method
- Any apostille, embassy or sworn-translation instructions
Frequently asked questions
Notarised translation questions
Send the document and recipient’s instructions when you need help identifying the correct formal route.
Ask about your documentWhat is a notarised translation?
A notarised translation is a translated document combined with a notarial act requested by the receiving organisation. This may involve a witnessed declaration, authenticated signature, certified copy or another specified procedure.
Does the notary check the translation itself?
The notary’s precise role depends on the requested act. The translation is prepared and reviewed by the translation provider, while the notary may deal with a signature, identity, declaration, copy or related document formality.
Do I need certified or notarised translation?
Use the format requested by the organisation receiving the document. A certified translation may be sufficient for many UK procedures, while overseas or specialist processes may request notarisation or another formality.
Is notarisation the same as an apostille?
No. Notarisation is performed by a notary. An apostille is a separate legalisation certificate that authenticates an eligible public signature, stamp or seal for international use.
Is notarised translation the same as sworn translation?
No. Sworn translation normally relates to a translator framework recognised by a particular country or authority. Notarisation concerns a notarial act connected with a signature, declaration, copy or document.
Which documents can receive notarised translation?
Common requests include civil certificates, powers of attorney, company records, contracts, academic documents, identity documents, court records and professional qualifications.
Do you need my original document?
A clear digital copy may be sufficient to assess and translate the document. The notary or receiving authority may nevertheless require an original or certified copy for the formal stage.
How much does notarised translation cost?
Eligible single-page certified documents start from £35. Multi-page translation starts from £0.12 per source word, and a notarised statement or notary verification starts from £45 as an add-on. Starting prices exclude VAT.
How long does notarised translation take?
Timing depends on the language, document length, notary availability, original-document requirements, delivery method and whether apostille or further legalisation is also required.
Can urgent notarised translation be arranged?
Urgent handling may be available depending on the language, document length, notarial requirement and appointment availability. Send the complete files and deadline for review.
Can you arrange an apostille after notarisation?
Apostille or legalisation support may be arranged where required. The correct order of translation, notarisation and legalisation should be confirmed from the receiving authority’s instructions.
Ready to begin?
Send your documents and authority instructions for review
Include the destination country, receiving organisation, language pair and deadline. The team will confirm whether you need certified, notarised, sworn or apostille-supported translation before work begins.