Personal and civil documents
Birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, identity documents and other civil records.
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Certified Translation Languages and Language Pairs
Find your language pair and get started with certified document translation for personal, legal, immigration, academic, medical and business documents.
- A range of language pairs
- Online document upload
- Standard and express options
Search for a language
Enter the language shown on your document or the language required for the completed translation.
Do not see the language you need? Your exact source and target language can be confirmed when you submit the document.
Language pairs
Available language combinations
2–3 working days
Listed standard delivery option
12–24 hours
Express option, subject to availability
Online upload
Send complete scans or photographs
Language directory
Browse common language requests
Certification is not limited to one particular language. The exact service depends on the source language, target language, document and requirements of the organisation receiving it. Examples include Polish-to-English birth certificates, Italian-to-English marriage certificates, Greek-to-English marriage certificates, Korean-to-English birth certificates and Polish-to-English university degree certificates.
- Albanian
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Bosnian
- Bulgarian
- Chinese, Simplified
- Chinese, Traditional
- Croatian
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Estonian
- Farsi (Persian)
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Gujarati
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latvian
- Lithuanian
- Malay
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Romanian
- Russian
- Serbian
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Tamil
- Thai
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
- Welsh
No displayed language matches that search
This does not necessarily mean the language pair is unavailable. Clear the search or send the source and target languages with your document for confirmation.
Choosing the correct service
What a language pair means
A language pair identifies the language of the original document and the language required for the completed translation. Both are needed before the project can be assessed and assigned. See our certified translation overview for guidance on the certification information to check.
Example format
Source language → target language, together with the document type, intended use and destination.
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Identify the source language
State the language currently used in the document. Mention whether the document contains more than one language or includes handwritten text, stamps or seals.
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Confirm the required target language
Use the instructions supplied by the authority, university, court, employer or other organisation receiving the translation.
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Explain where the translation will be used
The intended use helps determine whether you need standard certification, notarisation or additional document handling.
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Provide your deadline
Standard and express options are available. Availability depends on the language pair, document length and project requirements.
Documents and intended use
Certified translation languages for personal and professional documents
Language availability is considered together with the document’s subject, format, certification requirements and intended recipient.
Immigration and visa documents
Application evidence, police checks, identity records and supporting documents for immigration submissions.
Legal and court documents
Contracts, affidavits, court documents, witness statements and formal legal correspondence.
Academic and educational records
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates, recommendation letters and qualification documents.
Medical and healthcare documents
Medical records, clinical reports, prescriptions, test results and insurance documentation.
Business and financial documents
Corporate filings, contracts, financial statements, compliance material and professional correspondence.
How it works
From language selection to completed translation
Provide a complete source document, confirm the language pair and include any instructions that must be followed for submission.
Upload the complete document
Send a clear scan or photograph of every relevant page, including reverse-side content, stamps, seals and handwritten notes.
Confirm the language pair
State the source language, target language, intended use, destination and required delivery timeframe.
Translation and quality check
The document is assigned for the relevant language pair and checked for names, dates, terminology, completeness and formatting.
Choosing a translation service
Check your document requirements before ordering
Certification, language pair, delivery format and deadline depend on the receiving organisation and the document. Confirm what you need before uploading your files.
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Questions about certified translation languages
Confirm the final requirements with the organisation receiving your translated document before placing an order.
Which languages can be used for a certified translation?
Certification is a format applied to the completed translation, rather than a restriction to one particular language. UK Document Translation lists support for a range of language pairs. Confirm your exact source and target languages when submitting the document.
What should I do if my language is not displayed?
Upload the document and state both the source and target languages. A language not appearing in the common directory does not automatically mean the pair is unavailable.
What information should I provide with the language pair?
Include the document type, intended use, destination country, required deadline and any instructions supplied by the receiving organisation. Make sure every page and visible stamp or handwritten entry is included.
Can a document contain more than one language?
Upload the complete document and identify each language you recognise. The files can then be assessed according to the number of languages, document length and required target language.
How long does a certified translation take?
The listed standard option is 2–3 working days. A 12–24 hour express option may also be available. Timing depends on the language pair, document length and service availability.
Does every certified translation need notarisation?
No. Certification and notarisation are different requirements. Select notarisation only when the organisation receiving the translation specifically asks for it, or confirm its instructions before ordering.
What kind of file should I upload?
Upload a clear scan or high-resolution photograph showing the complete document. Include every relevant page, reverse-side content, stamps, seals, signatures and handwritten notes.
Start your translation
Have your source and target languages ready?
Upload your document, identify the language pair and provide the certification, destination and delivery details required for your submission.