A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator confirming that the translation is complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge and ability.

Certified translations are commonly required when submitting official documents to public authorities, courts, universities, immigration offices and other institutions. They are often requested for documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates, academic qualifications, court judgments, powers of attorney, police certificates and other legal or administrative records.

As a professional translator, I provide certified translations that are prepared with the utmost accuracy and attention to detail. Each translation is accompanied by a statement, which includes my name, signature, the date of certification and a declaration confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original document.

Before ordering a certified translation, it is important to check the specific requirements of the authority requesting the document. Different countries and organisations may have different certification requirements, and in some cases a notarised, sworn or legalised translation may be required instead.