Complete human translation
The relevant text, names, dates, stamps, seals and visible annotations are translated and reviewed.
Notarised translation services in the UK
Notarised translation for official document requirements
Certified document translation with notary coordination where the receiving organisation requests a witnessed declaration, certified copy, authenticated signature or another specific notarial act.
120+
languages supported across the service
Human
translation with document-level review
Notary
coordination for the stated formal requirement
Fixed
price and delivery plan confirmed first
What you receive
A complete translation package prepared for its stated purpose.
Notarisation is not one universal stamp or certificate. Depending on the recipient’s instructions, the formal step may concern a declaration, signature, document copy, original record or another notarial requirement.
Certificate of accuracy
The translation includes the signed certification statement and provider details agreed for the project.
Required notarial act
Notary arrangements are coordinated according to the written instructions supplied by the receiving organisation.
Prepared final delivery
The completed documents are supplied in the agreed digital, printed, tracked or original-document format.
Documents
Documents commonly submitted for notarised translation
The recipient decides whether a document needs certification, notarisation, a certified copy, an apostille or another formal step.
Powers of attorney
Authorisations used for property, company, legal, financial or personal matters in another country.
Company documents
Incorporation records, resolutions, registers, agreements and supporting corporate documentation.
Civil certificates
Birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption and other civil-status records for overseas procedures.
Academic documents
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts and professional qualifications for international use.
Legal documents
Contracts, affidavits, declarations, witness statements, court records and other legal material.
Identity documents
Passports, identity cards, residence permits and driving licences, including copy-certification requirements.
Financial records
Bank statements, tax files, accounts and supporting financial documents for formal procedures.
Medical and professional records
Medical certificates, professional licences and supporting records for registration, employment or insurance.
Choose the correct route
Certified, notarised, sworn and apostilled are different services
Send the recipient’s exact wording so the required translation, certification, notarial and legalisation steps can be identified before work starts.
Certified translation
A translation supplied with a signed statement confirming that it is a true and accurate representation of the source.
- Signed certificate of accuracy
- Provider details and date
- Clear official-document formatting
- No notary automatically included
Notarised translation
A certified translation combined with the notarial act requested by the receiving authority.
- Recipient instructions checked first
- Signature or declaration may be witnessed
- Identity or copy requirements may apply
- Original documents may be required
Apostille or legalisation
A separate process that authenticates an eligible public signature, stamp or seal for use overseas.
- May follow notarisation
- May apply to an original or certified copy
- Paper and electronic routes differ
- Additional processing time applies
Sworn translation
Translation prepared under a translator framework recognised by a particular country, court or overseas authority.
- Translator status varies by country
- Required wording or seal may differ
- Not equivalent to every UK certification
- Destination requirements checked first
Notarial requirements
The exact notarial act should be identified before ordering.
A notary does not simply add the same stamp to every translation. The work performed depends on the document, the person signing it, the originals available and the recipient’s instructions.
Send your authority instructions
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Witnessing a declaration or signature
The relevant person may need to sign a declaration in the
notary’s presence.
02
Confirming identity or signing authority
Identification and authority to sign may need to be established
for the notarial act.
03
Certifying a document copy
Some procedures require a copy of the original record to be
separately certified.
04
Preparing for further legalisation
An eligible notarial signature may subsequently require an
apostille or embassy legalisation.
How it works
From authority instructions to completed delivery.
The document and formal requirements are reviewed before the translation, price, notary arrangements and delivery plan are confirmed.
Upload your documents-
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Send every relevant document page
Upload clear copies of the front, reverse, stamps, seals, attachments and any written authority instructions.
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Confirm the destination and intended use
Provide the receiving organisation, destination country, language pair, deadline and information about available originals.
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Review the formal document route
The team checks whether the request involves certification, notarisation, a certified copy, sworn translation or legalisation.
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04
Translate, review and coordinate the notary
The document is translated and checked before the agreed declaration, signature, copy or other document is presented.
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05
Receive the completed document package
The final files are delivered in the agreed digital, printed or tracked format, with further legalisation handled separately where selected.
Document quality checks
The translation and the formal document route both matter.
A notarial act does not correct missing pages or inaccurate translated content. Names, dates, references, stamps and document relationships still require careful translation and review.
The final package must also follow the recipient’s instructions regarding signatures, declarations, copies, originals and delivery format.
Complete content
Relevant pages, stamps, seals, annotations 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 agreed 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 route, 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 and required formal route.
Browse all languages
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 recipient 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
- Identification where required for the notarial act
Your submission instructions
- The destination country and receiving organisation
- The source and target languages
- The recipient’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. The exact procedure depends on that organisation’s instructions.
Does a notary verify the translation’s accuracy?
The translation provider prepares and reviews the translated content. The notary’s role depends on the formal act requested, such as witnessing a declaration, checking identity or certifying a document copy.
Do I need certified or notarised translation?
Use the format requested by the organisation receiving the document. Many procedures require certified translation only, while some overseas or specialist submissions request notarisation.
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.
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 specific notarial act associated with a document, declaration, signature or copy.
Which documents can be notarised?
Common requests include powers of attorney, civil certificates, company records, contracts, academic documents, identity records, declarations 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 organisation may still 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 notarised statements or verification start from £45 as an add-on. Apostille support starts from £75. 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 further legalisation is required.
Can urgent notarised translation be arranged?
Urgent handling may be available depending on the language, document length, required notarial act and appointment availability. Send the complete files and deadline for review.
Can apostille support be arranged after notarisation?
Apostille or legalisation support may be available for eligible documents. The order of translation, notarisation and legalisation should be confirmed from the recipient’s instructions before processing begins.
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 the project needs certified, notarised, sworn or apostille-supported translation.