by | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Certificate Translation

New to the UK? If so, then you’ve probably registered that Certified Certificate Translations are often requested by various official bodies and local authorities. In fact, there are 5 key certificates to translate and certify in order to facilitate your new life here in the UK. But why is that? Essentially, if your certificate was issued in a non-English speaking country, then obtaining a certified translation may be a prerequisite before you can present your certificates for full legal use in the UK. To illustrate, if you are, for instance, applying for a passport, university, a driving license, a visa, or even employment, then you will most likely have to provide your certificates in the language of the application or association. Unfortunately, if your certificate is in a foreign language, then it will not be accepted. It’s frustrating, we know…

Top 5 Certificates To Translate & Certify

The next question you may have is, what are the most frequently requested types of certificate translations? Fortunately, we are here to inform you of the top 5 types of certificates that will most likely necessitate a certified translation so that you are able to proceed with your applications.

  1. Birth Certificates
  2. Marriage Certificates
  3. Divorce Certificates
  4. Death Certificates
  5. Academic Certificates

The above listed documents often require a certified translation because they constitute as formal proof of, for example, nationality, name, marital status, age and education. This information is commonly required for a broad range of official applications and so, must be presented in the target language. Knowing that these are the key certificates to translate will greatly enhance your preparation for all types of applications that you will have to complete during your time in the UK.

So, How Can Easy Words Help You?

We understand that navigating through the acquisition of certified translations is complicated enough. Luckily, as a formal member of the ATC (Association of Translation Companies), we are entitled to provide certified translations and they are accepted by UK authorities.

It is imperative to us that your translation needs are holistically taken care of. So, if you would like an immediate quote for your peace of mind, then please do email us your certificate to: contact@easywords.co.uk. Alternatively, you can upload a scanned copy of your document via our contact form