The core route where a certified English translation of the birth certificate is requested.
Certified document translationBirth certificate translation
Certified translation of birth certificates into English for immigration, passport, legal, family, academic and other official uses. Upload every relevant side or page and include any instructions from the organisation receiving the translation.
Document detail matters
Birth certificates can contain parent names, places of birth, registration entries, marginal notes, certificate numbers, stamps and signatures. The translation should keep those relationships clear.
If the birth certificate is being submitted with passports, marriage records, adoption records or other family documents, include them where useful so names and spellings can be checked consistently across the set.
Related civil-status documents
This page is specifically for birth certificates. Related civil-status and family records have their own translation pages.
Common submission contexts
The receiving organisation sets its own evidence requirements, so any written instructions for the specific application should take priority.
Birth records can form part of family relationship, identity or supporting evidence in an immigration-related submission.
02Passport and identity processesA translated birth record may be requested where the original certificate is not in English.
03Legal, family or court useBirth certificates can also be used in family matters, probate or other legal processes where English evidence is needed.
Certification route
Certified translation, notarisation and apostille/legalisation are different steps. Use the route requested by the organisation receiving the birth certificate.
The core route where a certified English translation of the birth certificate is requested.
Certified document translationA separate formality involving a notary. Add it only where the recipient specifically asks for notarisation.
Notarised translationRelevant where an authentication or legalisation route applies to the document's intended use.
Apostille & legalisation supportDirect order process
Upload the complete certificate, including reverse-side information or additional pages where relevant. Add the language pair, intended use and any instructions from the recipient.
Send a clear scan or photograph of every relevant side or page.
Tell us the source language and the language required by the recipient.
Include whether the certificate is for immigration, passport, legal, academic or another official purpose.
The document scope, certification route, price and expected turnaround are confirmed before work begins.
Birth certificate guide
A supporting guide covering common birth-record details, document preparation and points to check before a UK submission.
Common questions
Requirements vary by recipient and purpose, so any document instructions from the receiving organisation should take priority.
Ask about your birth certificateStart your order
Upload every relevant side or page, add the language pair and tell us where the certificate will be submitted. Include any written certification or formatting instructions from the recipient.