Certified Translation Services for

Official & Legal Use

Certified translations for documents used in the UK and overseas. We provide the certification level your receiving authority requires. If your documents also need an apostille or embassy legalisation, we can coordinate the workflow.

Request a Quote

At a Glance

Step

  • Send your documents (originals or clear scans)
  • We confirm the correct UAE legalisation route
  • We arrange solicitor certification if required
  • We obtain a UK apostille from FCDO
  • We complete the UAE embassy legalisation
  • Documents returned via tracked delivery

What You Need

  • The document(s) you want to legalise
  • The destination country: UAE
  • Intended use (employment, business, education, etc.)
  • Clear scan or original document
  • Translation, if required (Arabic may be needed depending on the authority)

What Affects Turnaround

  • Whether certification is required before an apostille
  • FCDO processing times
  • UAE embassy processing timelines
  • Courier and submission schedules
  • Public holidays in the UK or the UAE

Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Incorrect certification format
  • Documents not suitable for apostille
  • Name mismatches across documents
  • Missing steps in the legalisation chain
  • Poor-quality scans or incomplete submissions

What is a certified translation in the UK?

A certified translation is a complete, accurate translation with a signed certification statement. Requirements vary by destination and receiving authority. We confirm what is needed before we start.

Types Of Certified Translation We Provide

Certified Translations

Translation with a signed certification statement.
Commonly used for UK processes and many overseas submissions.

Sworn Translations

Often required by some civil law countries.
We can arrange the correct sworn format for the jurisdiction.

Notarised Translations

Certified translation signed in the presence of a UK Notary Public.
Sometimes requested for overseas legal or corporate use.

Legalised Translations

Translation used within an apostille or embassy legalisation route.
We align the sequence to the route and submission requirements.

Note: We confirm the required certification level so you do not pay for unnecessary steps.

What documents do you translate most often?

Personal documents

Birth, marriage and death certificates
Adoption papers
Police clearance certificates

Education documents

Degree certificates
Academic transcripts and diplomas

Corporate documents

Articles of Association
Contracts and board resolutions
Power of Attorney

Legal documents

Court orders and witness statements
Property deeds

How does pricing work for certified translations?

Certified translation starts from £49 per page.
Your quote depends on:

  • Language pair
  • Length and complexity
  • Certification level required
  • Priority handling (if needed)

How do I request a translation quote?

Email a clear scan or photo of your document, plus:

  • Destination country and receiving authority (if known)
  • Purpose (visa, legal, study, business, embassy)
  • Digital only or hard copy by post
  • Any deadline you are working to
Request a Quote

Can you coordinate translation with apostille and embassy legalisation?

Yes. If your translation is part of an apostille or embassy legalisation route, we can manage the sequence alongside our legalisation services.

If you are unsure whether you need apostille only or embassy legalisation as well, tell us the destination country and receiving organisation and we will guide you.

How are translations delivered: digital and hard copy?

We can deliver:

  • Digital copies by email
  • Hard copies by post when required

Tell us what the receiving authority requires and we will match the format.

How do you handle security and confidentiality?

Confidentiality is standard. We use secure document handling, controlled access, and GDPR-aware data handling.

Security & Confidentiality

We understand that translated documents are often sensitive and time-critical.

Our approach includes:

  • Secure document handling
  • Controlled access
  • Practical, GDPR-aware data management
  • Clear responsibility throughout

Confidentiality is standard, not optional.

Request a translation quote

Email your document and requirements to:

📧info@sterlingandreeve.co.uk

We will confirm certification requirements, pricing and next steps.

Request Translation Quote

Frequently asked questions

Requirements vary. We confirm the required certification level and format before we start.

Yes, where required. We can arrange sworn formats and notarisation through a UK Notary Public.

Often, yes. Availability depends on language pair, length and certification type.

Yes. We can combine translation with apostille and embassy legalisation in one workflow.

No. It is a starting price per page. Final pricing depends on language, document type, certification level and priority

A clear scan or photo of every page, plus the destination country and receiving authority if known. Tell us whether you need digital only or hard copy by post.