A certified translation is a complete and faithful rendering of an official document, accompanied by the translator's signed statement that it is accurate, the translator's stamp and contact details. Most authorities will not accept a document in a foreign language without one, and many will reject a translation that is not certified in the format they expect.
We translate from and into Arabic, English and more than forty other languages, and we prepare each translation according to where it will be submitted: a German embassy, a Gulf ministry, a Canadian immigration office or a university in Turkey each have their own expectations about layout, stamps and whether the translation must be bound to a copy of the original.
Documents we translate most often
- Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
- Palestinian ID cards, passports and family registration extracts
- University degrees, transcripts and Tawjihi certificates
- Certificates of good conduct (police clearance)
- Medical reports and vaccination records
- Commercial registration, articles of association and contracts
- Court judgments, power of attorney and inheritance (hasr irth) documents
- Bank statements, salary certificates and tax documents
How it works
- Send a scan or photoUse the form or email. Tell us the language pair and the country or authority where the translation will be used.
- Receive a fixed quoteWe confirm the price, delivery date and the certification format required by the receiving authority.
- Translation and reviewA qualified translator prepares the translation and a second linguist checks names, dates and figures against the original.
- Certification and deliveryYou receive the signed and stamped translation as a PDF, and in hard copy if the authority needs the original stamp.
If your translation will also need notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication or embassy legalisation, tell us at the start. We can handle the whole chain so the documents are accepted the first time.
Why the format matters
Names transliterated differently from the passport, a missing stamp on the back of a certificate, or a translation that leaves out a seal are the most common reasons a file is returned. We match the spelling of names to the applicant's passport, translate every stamp and handwritten note, and mark untranslatable elements clearly.
Languages we translate
Certified translation – Cities
Frequently asked questions
Will embassies and universities accept your certified translations?
Our translations are prepared in the format each authority asks for. When an authority requires a translator registered in its own country, or a sworn translator, we tell you before you pay and arrange the right type of translation.
How long does a certified translation take?
Standard civil documents such as birth certificates are usually ready within one to three working days. Longer files are scheduled with you when we send the quote. Urgent service is available on request.
Can I send a photo instead of the original?
Yes. A clear scan or photo is enough for the translation itself. Some authorities ask to see the translation attached to a certified copy of the original; we will tell you if yours does.
Why don't you publish prices?
The price depends on the language pair, the length of the document, the certification required and the deadline. Send us the document and we reply with a fixed price, usually the same working day.