Translation stage
Certified translation
The source document is translated by a professional linguist and supplied with a certification statement and the relevant translation details.
Documents for official use abroad
Apostille Translation and Legalisation Support
Have your documents professionally translated and prepared for an overseas authority. We can help you identify whether you need a certified translation, notarisation, an apostille or a combination of these services.
- Secure online document upload
- Certified and notarised options
- Digital and hard-copy delivery
The essential answer
How do you get a document translated and apostilled?
Start by confirming exactly what the receiving authority requires. Send us a clear scan, PDF or photograph of the document, along with the destination country and submission purpose. We will review the file and explain whether the likely route is translation only, notarised translation, an apostille on the original document or an apostille connected to a notarised translation.
Once the route is confirmed, the document can be translated, checked and certified. Notarisation or apostille-related steps can then be arranged where applicable. The order matters because an apostille does not itself translate a document or confirm that a translation is accurate.
Requirements can differ between embassies, courts, registries, universities, immigration authorities and other overseas organisations. Checking the instructions before work begins helps avoid repeating a stage or legalising the wrong document.
Understanding the terminology
Certified, notarised and apostilled documents are not the same
Each stage serves a different purpose. The receiving authority decides which combination it will accept, so the correct route should be confirmed before ordering.
Verification stage
Notarised translation
A notarial step may be requested so that a notary can verify the relevant declaration, signature or document copy before further legalisation.
Legalisation stage
Apostille
An apostille confirms that a recognised signature, stamp or seal can be treated as authentic for use abroad. It does not approve the document's contents or certify translation accuracy.
Additional stage
Embassy or consular legalisation
Some destination countries or document types may require further legalisation after an apostille. Follow the instructions issued for the specific country and authority.
For general information about legalising UK documents, including document eligibility and paper or electronic apostilles, consult the official UK Legalisation Office guidance.
View GOV.UK guidanceDocuments commonly covered
Translation and apostille support for important documents
Apostille-related requirements commonly arise when personal, legal, academic, immigration or business documents are submitted outside the country where they were issued.
Tell us where the document was issued, which country will receive it and whether you have been given written instructions.
Birth certificates
For citizenship, marriage, family, residency and registry
applications.
Marriage certificates
For overseas marriage registration, family matters and official
submissions.
Divorce and death certificates
For legal, estate, family and overseas administrative procedures.
Degrees and academic transcripts
For overseas study, professional registration and employment.
Police and immigration documents
For residency, nationality, visa and background-check procedures.
Powers of attorney
For property, legal representation and transactions conducted
abroad.
Court documents and declarations
Including affidavits, judgments, declarations and supporting
evidence.
Business and company documents
For international transactions, registrations and corporate
procedures.
Medical documents
Including signed certificates, reports and supporting medical
evidence.
Property and inheritance documents
For overseas purchases, estate administration and legal matters.
A straightforward online process
How the apostille translation service works
You can begin with a digital copy. We review the document and the destination requirements before confirming the appropriate service, expected turnaround and price.
Choose the correct service route
Tell us what the document is, where it was issued, where it will be submitted and whether you have authority instructions.
Upload your documents
Send a legible scan, PDF or photograph. The team will review the visible text, stamps, signatures and document condition.
Receive your completed documents
The translation is completed and checked, with certification, notarisation or apostille-related stages arranged as confirmed.
Prepare your request
What to send for an accurate review
A complete initial request helps the team identify the likely route and reduces delays caused by missing authority instructions.
- A clear scan, PDF or photograph of every relevant page
- The language required for the finished translation
- The country in which the document will be used
- The name of the receiving authority or organisation
- Any written certification or legalisation instructions
- Your required delivery date
- Whether you need digital files, hard copies or both
Common service routes
The original document requires an apostille
The eligible original UK document is legalised, after which the document and apostille may need to be translated for the destination authority.
The translation must be notarised and apostilled
The translation is prepared first and then handled through the required notarial and legalisation stages.
A certified translation is sufficient
Some authorities request a certified translation without notarisation or an apostille. Confirm this before paying for additional services.
Further consular legalisation is required
Some destinations may require embassy, consular or local Ministry of Foreign Affairs procedures after the UK stage.
Current listed starting price
From £89.99
Apostille service listed with a 3–5 day turnaround
Pricing and delivery
Receive a confirmed price before proceeding
Apostille translation requests can involve more than one service. The required route may include translation, certification, notarisation, legalisation and delivery, so the team will review the documents before confirming the complete price and expected timeline.
Digital delivery
Completed translation files can be supplied electronically.
Hard-copy delivery
Printed documents can be arranged where required.
Standard options
Available according to the service route and document.
Express options
May be available where the required stages permit.
Questions customers often ask
Apostille translation FAQs
Requirements vary internationally. These answers explain the usual distinctions, but the receiving authority's instructions should always take priority.
What is an apostille translation?
Apostille translation usually describes a service involving the translation of a document that has an apostille, or a translation package that must pass through notarisation and apostille-related stages. An apostille itself verifies a recognised signature, stamp or seal; it does not translate the document.
How do I get a document translated and apostilled?
Check the receiving authority's instructions and send us a clear copy of the document, the destination country and the required language. We will review whether translation should happen before or after the apostille and whether notarisation is also required.
Should the original document or the translation be apostilled?
It depends on the destination authority. Some authorities require an apostille on the original document followed by a translation. Others require the translation to be notarised before a related signature can be legalised. Confirm the exact route before proceeding.
Can you apostille a translation?
A translation may sometimes need to be notarised first so that the relevant notarial signature can pass through legalisation. Whether this route is appropriate depends on the document and the instructions issued by the receiving authority.
Can the apostille certificate be translated into English?
The visible wording on an apostille certificate can be included when translating the complete document package. Send every page so the team can review the document, certificate, stamps, seals and attached information together.
Do I need to send the original document?
A clear scan, PDF or photograph is normally enough for the initial translation review. Original or certified physical documents may be required later for a notarial, paper apostille or other legalisation stage.
How much does apostille translation cost?
The website currently lists apostille service from £89.99. A complete translation-and-apostille request may include separate translation, certification, notarisation, legalisation and delivery requirements, so the exact price is confirmed after reviewing the documents.
How long does translation and apostille service take?
The current pricing page lists a 3–5 day turnaround for apostille service. The complete timeline depends on the document, translation requirements, notarial steps, legalisation route and delivery method. Express options may be available where possible.
What is the difference between certified and apostilled translation?
Certification relates to the translation and the statement supplied with it. An apostille relates to the authenticity of a recognised signature, stamp or seal. Some applications need only one stage, while others require certification, notarisation and legalisation.
Send your documents for an apostille translation review
Upload a clear copy and tell us the destination country, receiving authority and deadline. The team will review the likely translation, notarisation and legalisation route before you proceed.
Make an initial enquiry and ask about the current 10% introductory discount.