Check which certificate is required
The receiving organisation may specify a particular type of check or how recently it must have been issued. Check its instructions before ordering so you send the right document for translation.
Send a clear copy of every page, including any reverse side that contains text. If there’s a stamp, reference number or verification code, make sure it’s legible. If you need certificates from several countries translated for the same application, we can quote for the full set.
Certified or sworn?
See what’s included in our Certified Translation service. If you’re submitting the document abroad, the recipient may ask for a sworn translation or an apostille. Read about Sworn Translation or ask us for advice if you’re unsure.
Request a quote with the certificate, the language you need, the destination country and your deadline.
DBS certificates and overseas police records
A UK DBS certificate and a police clearance certificate issued abroad come from different authorities. Ask the receiving organisation which document it needs and whether it has asked for a certified or sworn translation.
Send the complete certificate, including any legend, stamp or separate page needed to interpret the result. If you are submitting records from several countries, tell us which organisation will receive them.
