Certified translation · UKVI Para 39B · Home Office · HM Passport Office · UK courts · UK ENIC
Certified translation services in the UK. Document translation services for visas, courts and the NHS.
£39.99 / page. Same-day on most jobs. Prioritised 12-hour available.
Certified translations built to current UKVI Para 39B and UK court standards, with a signed Statement of Truth from a qualified translator. Accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, HM Passport Office, UK courts, UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) and professional registration bodies (GMC / NMC / GTC). One sterling quote, one fixed price, one delivery window.
- Rated 5.0 / 5 on Google
- Same-day on most jobs
- Qualified translators only
- 100% confidential GDPR-bound
- WhatsApp ready reply in minutes
Signed Statement of Accuracy on every certified translation
Every certified translation includes a signed declaration from the translator on Tatkowski letterhead, their professional stamp, pagination matching the original document, and notation of any official seals — the format UK authorities require.
- Signed by a qualified translator (name, declaration and date)
- Translator's professional stamp and credentials
- Pagination matches the original document 1:1
- Any signatures, seals or official marks on the source noted in place
- Accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, UK courts and UK universities
Free re-issue if any UK authority queries the format or wording.
- Birth/Marriage£39.99/page
- Diploma/Transcript£39.99/page
- Prioritised 12-hour£54.99/page
- Apostille+£69
Certified Translation Services UK – Fast, Accurate, UKVI Accepted
UKVI Para 39B–compliant certified translation for UK Visas & Immigration, the Home Office, HM Passport Office, UK courts and UK universities. Same-day delivery for birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, police-clearance certificates, diplomas and payslip evidence bundles. Prioritised 12-hour pathway for urgent Home Office and HM Passport Office deadlines.
Every certified translation includes a signed Statement of Truth, translator name, address and contact details, pagination mirroring the source, and notation of every official seal and stamp. Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Lithuanian, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and Mandarin are in daily UK workflow; every other UK community language via our vetted translator network.
Independently rated /5 across verified Google reviews. Translations are checked before issue and rechecked at no charge if UKVI, the Home Office or a UK court raises a formatting query attributable to our work. Solicitor certification and FCDO Legalisation Office Apostille arranged where the receiving authority requires them.
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Certified Document Translation UK — Every Type of UK Use
Civil, legal, academic, medical and business documents formatted for UKVI, the Home Office, UK courts and UK universities.
Civil Documents for UKVI
Birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, ACRO / foreign police-clearance certificates. Same-day delivery standard. Required for Spouse, Skilled Worker, ILR and naturalisation applications.
Legal & Court Documents
Court judgments, witness statements, powers of attorney, expert-report translations for Crown, County and Family Court proceedings. Bundled and paginated for hearing use.
Academic — UK ENIC & Universities
University diplomas, transcripts, apostilled academic certificates, professional qualifications. Accepted by UK ENIC (formerly NARIC), Russell Group admissions and CPD registration bodies.
Financial Evidence for Home Office
Bank statements, payslips, HMRC SA302s, pension letters, corporate accounts. Formatted for Appendix FM financial-requirement bundles. UK DPA 2018 & GDPR handling.
NHS & Medical Records
Hospital discharge letters, GP referrals, vaccination records, prescription histories and clinical notes for NHS trust registration, insurance and specialist referrals.
FCDO Legalisation Office Apostille
Apostille coordination via the FCDO Legalisation Office (Milton Keynes / Belfast). Standard and 24-hour premium routes. Full chain-of-custody handling.
Languages We Translate for UK Certification
UK-based native translators sourced for each source language, matched to document specialism.
🇵🇱 Polish Translation
Polish ↔ English for the UK's Polish diaspora — USC (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego) civil documents, ZUS, KRS filings, and Polish court judgments for UKVI and UK court use.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Translation
Ukrainian ↔ English for Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Scheme visa extensions, ILR and asylum bundles. Cyrillic diacritics preserved for Home Office matching.
🇷🇺 Russian Translation
Russian ↔ English certified translation for UK courts, Home Office asylum casework and academic recognition. Handled by UK-based native Russian translators.
🇷🇴 Romanian Translation
Romanian ↔ English for civil documents, EU Settled Status residual evidence, and DVLA driving-licence exchange.
🇱🇹 Lithuanian & Baltic
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian ↔ English. Regularly translated for UK-based EEA nationals settling under EUSS or applying for British citizenship.
🇸🇦 Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali
Documents for UK Home Office ILR, NHS registration and DBS clearance from Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Pashto, Dari and Farsi — all major UK diaspora languages.
🇨🇳 Mandarin & Cantonese
Chinese ↔ English for Hong Kong BN(O) visa applications, business filings, notarial acts and academic transcripts for UK universities.
🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 French, German, Spanish
Western European languages for civil documents, academic transcripts and business contracts — UK ENIC and Home Office ready.
How to Get Your UKVI Certified Translation
- 1. Send the document: Email a clear photo or PDF to contact@tatkowski.com or WhatsApp 07752 154028. Include the source language, the UK use (UKVI Spouse / ILR / Skilled Worker / DBS / UK ENIC / court exhibit etc.) and the deadline.
- 2. Receive a fixed sterling quote: A fixed £ price quickly during UK business hours. No hidden fees.
- 3. Certified translation: Assigned to a UK-based native translator with the right specialism. Built to UKVI Para 39B and UK court formatting.
- 4. Statement of Truth & QA: Signed Statement of Truth with translator credentials and contact details, page-by-page seal and independent QA before issue.
- 5. Delivery: Certified PDF by secure email — Royal Mail 1st Class hard copies with wet-ink seals on request. Same-day standard for civil documents received before 12:00 UK time.
Need an interpreter for the corresponding appointment? Book a UK court, NHS or Home Office interpreter.
How Much Does Certified Translation Cost in the UK?
| Document Type | Price | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| Birth / Marriage Certificate | £39.99 per page | 24h · Urgent on request |
| Diploma / Transcript (per page) | £39.99 per page | 24h · Urgent on request |
| Medical Letters (short) | £39.99 per page | 24h · Urgent on request |
| Apostille | +£69 | Lead time |
Rates vary by legibility, formatting complexity & language pair. Multi-document orders confirmed individually.
The prioritised 12-hour option is for short civil documents received before 12:00. VAT may apply. Ask for a firm quote.
Why Choose Tatkowski Over Other London Translators?
Side-by-side comparison with typical certified translation services in the UK:
| Feature | Tatkowski ✅ | Most Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent Service | 12-hour prioritised option | Slower turnaround |
| Pricing | £39.99/page | £35-50/page + hidden fees |
| UKVI Acceptance | Free reissue if UKVI raise a query | Reissue not offered |
| Client Reviews | /5 from verified reviews | Few or no public reviews |
| Quote Speed | 10 minutes via WhatsApp/email | Slower quote response |
| Specializations | Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish experts | Generalist translators |
Join our satisfied clients who chose quality, speed, and transparency.
Serving the Whole of the UK
Remote-first certified translations delivered by secure email to every UK region — same day.
City of London, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Croydon, Greenwich, Southwark — EC1–EC4, WC, SW1, SE1
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Salford, Coventry
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport
All UK postcodes served via secure email. Same-day PDF delivery. No office visit required.
How it works: Send your document by email or WhatsApp → receive a certified PDF the same day → physical copy posted by Royal Mail if required.
No travel needed. Our remote-first workflow means clients in Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh receive the same fast turnaround as clients in London.
FAQs
If UKVI raises a query
Every translation is produced to current UKVI Para 39B and UK court standards with a signed Statement of Truth. If a formatting query is raised that's attributable to our work, we revise and reissue at no extra cost — most reissues turn around within 24 hours.
Accepted by UKVI, Home Office & UK courts?
Yes — routinely accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, HM Passport Office, Crown / Magistrates / County / Family Courts, NHS trusts, UK ENIC and Russell Group universities when submitted intact.
Same-day & prioritised 12-hour
Same-day standard for civil documents received before 12:00 UK time; a prioritised 12-hour option for short items (subject to translator availability that day).
Solicitor certification, notary, FCDO Apostille?
Added only when a specific UK solicitor, embassy or the FCDO Legalisation Office (Milton Keynes / Belfast) requires it. We advise upfront and coordinate the full chain when needed.
What's in a certified translation?
Signed Statement of Truth, translator name / address / contact, date, page-by-page seal, notation of every source seal and stamp, and formatting that mirrors the original.
UK DPA 2018 & GDPR
Documents handled on encrypted UK/EU-hosted systems by vetted UK-based linguists, retained only for QA and dispute cover per our privacy notice.
Can I send phone photos or PDFs?
Yes — clear photos or PDFs are accepted for most civil documents. Make sure all corners, stamps and both sides (where applicable) are visible before you send.
Fastest way to get a quote
Email contact@tatkowski.com or WhatsApp 07752 154028 with the document, source language and the UK use (UKVI category, court, ENIC, DBS, etc.). Fixed £ quote quickly during UK hours.
Trusted for UK Immigration & Court Work
Repeat instruction by UK immigration solicitors, family-law firms, NHS Trust bookings desks and private clients across England, Scotland and Wales. Independent feedback available on request under UK DPA 2018.
Document Types We Translate
Request a Certified Translation
Email clear scans/photos or WhatsApp for an instant quote. Include document type, language pair & deadline.
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