Translation certification routes
Choose the route that matches the receiving organisation and destination: certified translation for formal use, notarisation when an additional notarial step is requested, sworn translation where a jurisdiction requires it, and apostille or legalisation support for eligible overseas submissions.
Start with the requirement
The right route depends on where the document is going and what the receiving organisation has asked for. You do not need to guess the certification level before ordering.
Send the document with any written submission instructions. The intended use can be reviewed before work begins and the appropriate route confirmed.
Certification options
Each route serves a different submission requirement. The receiving organisation's instructions should determine the service rather than adding extra certification by default.
A professional translation supplied with certification details for formal submission where a certified translation is requested.
Used when the receiving organisation asks for an additional notarial step alongside the translation or certification.
Relevant where the receiving jurisdiction specifically requires a sworn translator, sworn declaration or equivalent formal route.
Support for eligible documents requiring additional authentication or legalisation for use abroad after the translation route is confirmed.
Document-led service selection
Different document types can require different treatment depending on the submission. The document hub is the better starting point when you know what needs translating but not which certification route applies.
From file to submission
The order starts with the document and intended use. The certification route, price and expected turnaround are confirmed before translation work begins.
Send clear copies of the relevant pages through the direct-order form.
Include the receiving organisation, destination country and any written instructions you have.
The appropriate certification level, scope, price and expected turnaround are confirmed before work starts.
The document is translated, reviewed and supplied in the agreed delivery format.
Direct order
Upload your documents online and include the language pair, intended use and any instructions from the receiving organisation. The appropriate certification route can then be confirmed with the order details. If you are comparing online providers after searching for a nearby service, read our guide to choosing a certified translation agency near you, including how to check opening-hours and response-time claims.
