Document Translation Services in the UK
Professional document translation services for personal, legal, academic and business documents. Upload your files online, choose the service you need, and add certified translation where required.
Get to the right translation service quickly.
Choose the route that matches what you already know. You can start with your document, your language, the service you need, or simply upload the files.
One translation service, different document needs.
The right route depends on what you are translating, where it is being submitted and whether certification or another supporting service is required.
Certified document translation
For documents that need a formal certification statement alongside the translated content.
Personal & civil documents
Certificates, identity records and other personal paperwork used for official or administrative purposes.
Legal & court documents
Contracts, statements, court documents and legal correspondence where terminology and detail matter.
Academic documents
Transcripts, diplomas, certificates and supporting records for education or professional use.
Business & financial documents
Corporate, commercial and financial records used across organisations and jurisdictions.
Medical documentation
Reports, results and healthcare records that need clear, careful handling of specialist terminology.
Send the complete document, not just the text you can see.
A professional document translation needs the context around the words: names, dates, stamps, handwritten notes, reference numbers, tables and formatting can all matter.
- Upload every relevant page and reverse side
- Include visible stamps, seals and handwritten notes
- Share established name spellings where relevant
- Tell us what the receiving organisation requires
Find the document you need translated.
These are common starting points. The full document directory covers a much wider range of personal, legal, academic, medical and business records.
Birth certificates
Civil birth records for formal and personal use.
PERSONALMarriage certificates
Civil-status records and supporting paperwork.
IDENTITYPassports
Identity and travel-document translation.
ACADEMICAcademic transcripts
Academic records and qualification evidence.
LEGALPolice certificates
Background and clearance documentation.
BUSINESSBusiness contracts
Commercial agreements and supporting records.
Go directly to the document or language service you need.
These are some of the most common starting points for certified and professional document translation.
Birth certificate translation
Certified translation for civil birth records and supporting documents.
CIVILMarriage certificate translation
Translation for marriage and civil-status records used for formal purposes.
ACADEMICAcademic transcript translation
Translation for transcripts, grade records and academic histories.
EMPLOYMENTWork permit translation
Certified translation for work permits and employment-authorisation documents.
LEGALPolice certificate translation
Translation for police clearance, criminal-record and background documents.
FINANCIALBank statement translation
Translation for bank statements and related financial evidence.
LANGUAGEArabic translation
Arabic to English and English to Arabic document translation.
LANGUAGEGerman translation
German to English and English to German document translation.
LANGUAGESpanish translation
Spanish to English and English to Spanish document translation.
LANGUAGEPortuguese translation
Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese document translation.
LANGUAGERomanian translation
Romanian to English and English to Romanian document translation.
LANGUAGEMandarin Chinese translation
Chinese to English and English to Chinese document translation.
Three steps from your source file to the finished translation.
Upload your document
Send a clear scan or photograph and include every relevant page, stamp and note.
Choose the service
Select the translation and certification route that matches your intended use and deadline.
Translation & quality check
The translated content is checked for names, dates, terminology, formatting and other important details before delivery.
Different people arrive with different paperwork.
Whether you are translating one personal certificate or managing professional document sets, start with the route that matches your situation.
Personal applications
Identity, civil-status, immigration, education and other personal documents.
Legal professionals
Contracts, statements, court documents and supporting legal records.
Companies
Commercial, corporate and financial documentation used across borders.
Education & healthcare
Academic and medical records where accurate specialist terminology is important.
Documents cross borders. Their meaning needs to travel with them.
Browse the language directory when you want to check coverage for the language on your document or the language you need it translated into.
Standard delivery is listed at 2–3 working days, with faster service options available when required. Check the receiving organisation’s requirements before ordering.
Useful answers before you submit your documents.
Read practical guides on document translation, certification requirements and preparing files for submission.
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Before you upload your documents.
Quick answers to the questions that usually come before an order.
What types of documents can Docsbase translate?
Docsbase works with personal, civil, legal, academic, medical, financial and business documentation. Browse the document directory to find the closest match.
Do you provide certified document translations?
Yes. Certified document translation is available when a certification statement is required for formal submission. Always check the exact requirements of the receiving organisation.
Can I upload a scan or photograph?
Yes, provided the full page is visible and readable. Include all relevant pages, stamps, handwritten notes and double-sided content.
How long does standard delivery take?
The standard delivery option is listed as 2–3 working days. Faster service options may be available for urgent requirements.
How much does document translation cost?
See our document translation prices and turnaround. Certified document translation is listed from £30. The final service can depend on the document, language pair, deadline and any certification or delivery options selected.
Upload your files and start your translation.
Send the complete document, choose the relevant service, and include any specific requirements from the organisation receiving the translation.