Sworn Translation UK

Sworn before a solicitor for courts and overseas authorities, at home and abroad. From £29 including VAT.

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Sworn translation

A sworn translation is a certified translation whose accuracy the translator swears before a solicitor or commissioner of oaths, producing an affidavit that gives the translation added legal weight, for bodies that specifically require a sworn translation. At Absolute Translations we provide sworn translations for overseas courts and authorities that ask for one and for UK legal proceedings, and because our notary and legal contacts are in-house we can arrange the swearing quickly. Prices start from £29 for a standard document or first page for the certified translation, plus the swearing fee.

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Upload your document or tell us about it to see prices and options.
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Order online, or reply to our email to confirm requirements.
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Receive your certified translation within one to two working days, or the same day on request.

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What’s included in your certified translation

Every certified sworn translation includes the translation itself and a signed, dated statement confirming it is a true and accurate translation, carrying our name and contact details, together with our official company stamp on our letterhead. That signed statement, not the stamp alone, is what UK authorities look for. We are an established UK translation company, the first in the UK to achieve ISO 17100, with over twenty years of experience translating official and legal documents. You receive a copy by email, and we can also send a posted certified copy where the receiving authority does not accept a digital certification. Every document is handled securely and in line with GDPR.

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Accepted where a sworn translation is required, guaranteed

Our sworn translations are produced to be accepted by the bodies that specifically require one. People rely on us when an overseas court or authority asks for a sworn or official translation, and when a UK legal matter calls for the translator to swear the accuracy of the translation. Because countries use the term differently, we confirm what a particular authority means by a sworn translation and provide the right form, backed by our money-back guarantee on the level we recommend.

ISO

ISO17100, ISO9001
ISO18841 & ISO18587

Pioneering UK translation company, first to achieve ISO 17100 accreditation, among many industry quality certifications.

10KSB

Goldman Sachs
10KSB Member

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GDPR

Information Security
Systems Certified

Absolute Translations is ISO 27001 certified, with independently assessed information security systems designed to protect your data.

20+

20 Years’ Expertise

Celebrating 20+ years, Absolute Translations has mastered the art of providing quality translations at transparent, low prices to meet your language needs.

ATC

ATC & EUATC Member

As ATC and EUATC members, we prioritise your satisfaction by upholding the highest standards in business ethics and translation quality.

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Unlike some countries, England and Wales has no official register of court-appointed sworn translators, so a sworn translation here means a certified translation whose accuracy the translator swears in an affidavit before a solicitor or commissioner of oaths. We explain this clearly, provide exactly that, and where an overseas authority expects a sworn translator on an approved list we tell you honestly what we can and cannot provide, so you are not surprised at the receiving end.

Sworn, and legalised for use abroad

An overseas authority that asks for a sworn translation often also needs it legalised, so after the translation is sworn we can arrange an apostille, from £85, for Hague Convention countries or consular legalisation for others, in the correct order. Tell us the destination country and the authority and we confirm what a sworn translation means there and manage any further legalisation before we begin.

Certified translation starts from £29 for a standard document or first page, including the translation, the certification and VAT; swearing the translation as an affidavit before a solicitor or commissioner of oaths is added at the swearing fee, and where a document is going abroad an apostille is from £85. Your exact price depends on the document, the language pair and whether legalisation is also required. Upload your document for a fixed quote, or see our certified translation prices for a full breakdown.

Most sworn translations are completed within one to two working days, because we can arrange the swearing quickly rather than sending you to find a solicitor yourself. Where the sworn translation then needs an apostille or consular legalisation, we confirm the added time up front. When you upload your document, tell us the destination country and your deadline.

We were the first UK translation company to achieve ISO 17100 accreditation, and we also hold ISO 9001, ISO 18841 and ISO 18587. We are members of the ATC and EUATC, GDPR-compliant with independently regulated security systems, and a Goldman Sachs 10KSB member. We have worked for organisations including the UK government and the NHS, and we are rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with 2,500+ reviews. We are also carbon negative, a step beyond carbon neutral.

At Absolute Translations the certified translation starts from £29 for a standard document or first page, including the translation, the certification and VAT, and swearing it as an affidavit before a solicitor is added at the swearing fee. Where the document is going abroad, an apostille is from £85. Upload the document for a fixed quote, or first see how our certified pricing works.

England and Wales has no official register of court-appointed sworn translators, so a sworn translation here is a certified translation whose accuracy the translator swears in an affidavit before a solicitor or commissioner of oaths. We provide exactly that, and confirm what a particular overseas authority means by a sworn translation before we start.

Most sworn translations are completed within one to two working days, because we can arrange the swearing quickly rather than you having to find a solicitor. Where an apostille or consular legalisation is also needed, we confirm the added time up front. Tell us your deadline when you upload the document.

Most UK bodies accept a certified translation, while some overseas courts and authorities specifically ask for a sworn translation. Because the term is used differently from country to country, tell us the receiving authority and we confirm whether a certified or a sworn translation is required, so you do not pay for swearing you do not need.

Yes. An overseas authority that asks for a sworn translation often also needs it legalised, so after swearing we can arrange an apostille, from £85, for Hague Convention countries or consular legalisation for others, in the correct order. Tell us the destination country and we confirm what is required before we begin.

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