Certified Translation Services
Professional certified translation services for official, legal, academic, immigration, medical and business documents. Upload your files online, tell us where they will be submitted and receive a clear quote before you order.
Certified translation for documents submitted to institutions
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a certification statement or another formal confirmation appropriate to the relevant procedure. The exact certification model depends on the country, language pair, translator system and requirements of the receiving institution.
Translated document
The source document is translated while preserving names, dates, numbers, document structure and relevant terminology.
Certification statement
The translation may include a statement or certificate confirming completeness or accuracy in the format required for the procedure.
Delivery format
The final translation may be delivered digitally, on paper or in another agreed format depending on what the institution accepts.
Certified document translation for personal, academic, legal and business use
Certified translations are commonly requested when documents are submitted to universities, immigration authorities, courts, employers, banks, insurers, public offices and other institutions.
Birth certificates
Certified birth certificate translation for immigration, citizenship, education and civil-status procedures.
Marriage certificates
Marriage and civil-status documents used in family, immigration and administrative procedures.
Academic transcripts
Transcripts and academic records submitted for admission, credential evaluation and professional recognition.
Diplomas and certificates
Diplomas, degree certificates and educational documents used for study, work and qualification procedures.
Legal documents
Court documents, contracts, powers of attorney, declarations and supporting legal records.
Immigration documents
Civil, academic, employment and supporting records submitted in immigration and citizenship procedures.
Medical documents
Medical certificates, reports and related healthcare documents used in formal or institutional procedures.
Corporate documents
Company records, corporate resolutions, registration documents and other business files.
How to order certified translation online
The process can begin remotely. The final certification and delivery format depend on the language pair, jurisdiction and receiving institution.
Upload the document
Send a clear scan, photo, PDF or editable file.
Tell us the purpose
Include the destination country, receiving institution and any written requirements.
Receive the quote
We confirm the price, expected turnaround, certification route and delivery options.
Receive the translation
The completed certified translation is delivered in the agreed digital or paper format.
Choose the formal route required by the receiving institution
Certified translation, notarized translation and sworn translation may refer to different procedures. One should not automatically be substituted for another.
Certified translation
Translation accompanied by the certification appropriate to the receiving procedure.
Notarized translation
Translation involving a separate notarial act, often related to a signature or declaration.
Sworn translation
Translation prepared under a jurisdiction where sworn translators have a legally defined status.
What can a certification statement contain?
The wording and form depend on the certification system and jurisdiction. A certification statement may identify the translator or provider, the source and target languages and a statement concerning the completeness or accuracy of the translation.
- Identification of the translated document
- Source and target language
- Certification wording appropriate to the route
- Translator or provider identification where required
- Date and signature where applicable
Certification wording depends on the destination requirement
A certificate of accuracy may be appropriate in some certification systems, but it is not a universal substitute for sworn translation, notarization or another legally prescribed form.
If the receiving institution provides a template or exact wording, send it before the translation is prepared.
Certified translations for immigration procedures
Immigration and citizenship procedures often require translations of civil-status, academic, employment, financial or supporting documents. Certification requirements depend on the authority and destination country.
Send any official checklist or filing instruction together with the documents.
For documents being filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, see our dedicated USCIS Certified Translation service for a more specific explanation of document and certification requirements.
Certified translations for university and credential procedures
Universities, credential evaluators and professional bodies may request certified translations of academic documents when the originals are issued in another language.
Certified translation for legal and corporate documents
Courts, law firms, companies, banks and other institutions may require certified translations of legal and corporate records for cross-border procedures.
The receiving institution determines the safest delivery format
Some institutions accept certified translations as digital files, while others require paper originals, handwritten signatures, seals or another physical format.
Confirm the accepted delivery method before ordering whenever possible.
Check these requirements
- Does the institution accept a PDF?
- Is an electronic signature accepted?
- Is a paper original required?
- Is notarization mentioned?
- Is a sworn translator specifically required?
- Does the document need an additional formal step?
Certified document translation requires careful detail checking
Official documents often contain names, dates, numbers, stamps, signatures, handwritten notes and institutional terminology. These details should be handled consistently and transparently.
What affects certified translation cost?
The price depends on the language pair, document type, volume, readability, certification route, formatting, delivery format and deadline.
Upload the complete document set so the quote reflects the actual scope and formal requirements.
Related official, notarized and document translation services
Use the dedicated service below when your requirement concerns notarization, official-use terminology, apostille-related documents or a specific document category.
Certified Translation Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about certification, online ordering, document types, delivery and formal requirements.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a certification statement or another formal confirmation appropriate to the receiving procedure. The exact format depends on the country and institution.
What documents can be certified?
Certified translations can be prepared for many document types, including civil-status records, academic documents, legal documents, immigration files, medical documents and corporate records.
Can I order certified translation online?
Yes. The process can usually begin online by uploading the document and providing the destination country, receiving institution, target language and formal requirements.
Is certified translation the same as sworn translation?
Not necessarily. A sworn translator has a legally defined status in jurisdictions that use that system. Certified translation may follow a different certification model.
Is certified translation the same as notarized translation?
No. A notarized translation adds a separate notarial act, while certified translation concerns the certification appropriate to the translation procedure.
Can certified translation be delivered as a PDF?
Sometimes. Digital delivery depends on the certification route, jurisdiction and whether the receiving institution accepts electronic documents and signatures.
Do I need a paper copy?
It depends on the receiving institution. Some procedures accept digital files, while others require paper originals or physically signed and sealed documents.
Can you translate documents for immigration or university admission?
Yes. Civil-status documents, academic records, employment documents and other supporting files can be reviewed for certified translation.
How much does certified translation cost?
Cost depends on the language pair, document type, volume, readability, certification route, delivery format and deadline.
How do I request a certified translation quote?
Upload the document through the online quote form and include the source language, target language, destination country, receiving institution, deadline and any written formal requirements.
Upload your document and get a certified translation quote
Send your document and tell us where it will be submitted. We will review the language pair, certification requirements, delivery format and deadline before preparing a clear quote.