Translation Services for Personal, Official & Business Documents
Choose the service around the document you have, how the translation will be used, and any certification or delivery requirements you have been given.
Start with the type of help you need.
Different documents call for different translation, certification and delivery choices. These routes cover the main reasons people come to Docsbase.
Certified Translation
For official documents that need a certification statement alongside the translated content.
Explore certified translation → 02 · IMMIGRATIONImmigration Document Translation
Visa, residence, identity and supporting evidence used in immigration-related applications.
View immigration translation → 03 · LEGALLegal Document Translation
Legal correspondence, contracts, statements and other material where terminology and detail matter.
View legal translation → 04 · ACADEMICAcademic & Educational Translation
Educational certificates, qualifications and supporting academic records used for admissions or professional purposes.
View academic translation → 05 · BUSINESSBusiness Document Translation
Commercial agreements, company records and supporting business documentation.
View business translation → 06 · DOCUMENT DIRECTORYFind a Specific Document
Browse individual document types when you already know exactly what needs translating.
Browse documents →For documents that need formal certification.
Certified translation is available when the receiving organisation requires the translated document to be accompanied by a certification statement.
- Certification available for formal submissions
- Names, dates and documentary details checked carefully
- Standard and faster delivery options available
- Additional certification options listed where applicable
Birth certificates
Civil birth records and supporting paperwork.Marriage certificates
Civil-status records used for formal applications.Passports
Identity and travel-document translation.Police certificates
Clearance and background documentation.Degree certificates
University awards and qualification records.Bank statements
Financial evidence for formal review and applications.Translation support for the situation behind the paperwork.
The correct route depends on the document, the language pair and what you need to do with the translated copy.
Visas & residence
Identity documents, certificates and supporting evidence used in immigration-related applications.
Courts & legal matters
Contracts, correspondence and court documentation where precise terminology is important.
Academic applications
Qualifications, transcripts and academic records used for admissions or professional purposes.
Commercial use
Company, financial and commercial documentation used across organisations and transactions.
From your source document to the finished translation.
Upload the full document
Send a clear scan or photograph and include all relevant pages, stamps, handwritten notes and reverse sides.
Select the service
Choose the translation, certification and delivery route that matches your intended use and deadline.
Translation & quality check
Names, dates, terminology, formatting and other important document details are reviewed before delivery.
Browse by the paperwork in front of you.
If you already know the document type, the document directory is often the quickest route to the right information.
Personal & civil
Birth, marriage, death certificates, adoption papers and other civil-status records.
Identity & immigration
Passports, residence documents, police checks and supporting evidence.
Academic
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and qualification records.
Business & financial
Corporate, commercial and company documentation, insurance documents, plus financial records such as retirement-benefit documents.
Employment & professional
Contracts, work records and employment reference letters used for jobs, immigration or professional review.
Choose the level that fits your document.
Not every document needs the same certification or delivery route. Check the requirements of the organisation receiving the translation before ordering additional services.
Professional document translation with certification when required.
For documents where more time is available before submission.
Priority handling may be available depending on the document, language pair and current capacity.
Regular post, extra certified copies and notarial certification are also listed as optional services where required. See our document translation prices and turnaround page for a fuller cost overview.
Browse the full language directory or go directly to one of the priority language services below.
Find the translation service for your document
Start with a specific document so you can check the required information and certification before uploading.
Choosing the right service.
A few practical answers before you send your documents.
Do I need certified translation?
That depends on how the translated document will be used. If it is being submitted formally, check what the receiving organisation specifically requires before ordering.
What types of documents can Docsbase translate?
Docsbase works with personal, civil, legal, academic, medical, financial and business documentation. The document directory covers many individual document types.
How do I submit a document?
Upload a clear scan or photograph through the online ordering route. Include every relevant page together with visible stamps, notes and double-sided content.
How long does translation take?
The current standard turnaround is listed at 2–3 working days. Express options may be available depending on the document, language pair and current capacity, so confirm any urgent deadline when requesting a quote.
What if I do not know which service I need?
Start with the document directory or upload the document and provide the requirements you have been given by the receiving organisation.
Send your document and choose the service you need.
Upload your file online, select the relevant translation and certification options, and include any requirements from the organisation receiving the finished document.