Certified birth certificate translations from £40 for UK visa applications, British citizenship, passport applications, marriage registration, court proceedings, and official submissions. Our translations meet official UK authority requirements, including the Home Office, HM Passport Office, courts, and local authorities.
We provide fully certified translations that include the translator’s credentials, signed certification statement, contact details, and date of translation – ensuring compliance with UK submission standards. We also offer marriage certificate translations, divorce certificate translations, and academic certificate translations for a complete documentation solution.
Request a quote today by sending a clear scan of your birth certificate.
What Is a Certified Birth Certificate Translation?
A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation of your original birth certificate accompanied by a signed declaration confirming it is a true and accurate translation of the original document. For other official documents, see our Certified Translations Services page.
- Full and accurate translation of all content, including stamps, seals, signatures, and handwritten notes
- A signed certification statement
- The full name of the translator
- Date of certification
- Contact details of the translator or translation company
- A copy of the original document attached
Official UK Requirements for Certified Translations
UK authorities such as the Home Office and HM Passport Office require that translations:
- Confirm the translation is accurate
- Include the translator’s name and signature
- Provide contact details
- Be dated
- Be clearly linked to the original document
Notarisation is not usually required for UK immigration or passport applications unless specifically requested. An Apostille may be required for the certified translation of the birth certificate. In order to apply for the Apostille the certified translation must be notarised. For notarised translations, see our Notarised Translations page.
When You Need a Certified Birth Certificate Translation
- Spouse visa (Appendix FM) applications
- Skilled Worker visa applications
- Student visa applications
- British citizenship (naturalisation)
- First British passport applications
- Child passport applications
- Marriage registration in the UK
- Family court proceedings
- School and university enrolment
- DVLA applications (DVLA Translations)
We regularly provide certified birth certificate translations for applicants submitting documents to UKVI, HM Passport Office, courts, universities, and registrars. For other official documents, check out our Immigration Document Translations or Medical Translations.
Example Certification Statement
Each certified translation includes a declaration similar to:
“I hereby certify that this is a true and accurate translation of the original document provided to us.”
The certification page includes the translator’s full name, signature, date, contact details, and professional membership credentials where applicable. For translations requiring regulatory compliance, see our GMC Translations and GDC Translations.
Our Quality Assurance & Compliance Process
- Initial document review to confirm authority requirements
- Assignment to a qualified professional translator
- Independent proofreading and formatting verification
- Certification, stamping, and signing
- Secure digital delivery (PDF) and optional hard copy by post
- Confidential handling under UK GDPR data protection standards
Why Choose DHC Translations?
Turnaround Times
Most standard birth certificate translations can be delivered digitally within the same working day, depending on language combination and document clarity. Urgent and priority services are available. For fast delivery on official documents, see Certified Translation Services.
Frequently Asked Questions – Certified Birth Certificate Translations
Prices start from £40. Final cost depends on document length and language combination.
Contact us for a precise quote.
Yes. Our translations include all required certification elements and meet UK authority standards.
In most UK immigration and passport cases, certified translations are sufficient and notarisation is not required.
An Apostille may be required for the certified and notarised birth certificate depending on country that is requesting it.
Many UK authorities accept digital certified translations. Hard copies can also be provided if required.
We regularly translate handwritten and historical birth certificates. Clear, legible scans help ensure accurate translation.
The translation reflects the original document exactly. If required, we can provide a translator’s note explaining spelling variations.
Yes, same-day and urgent translation services are available depending on language combination and document length.
Contact us for details.
Request your certified birth certificate translation today by emailing a clear scan of your document to our contact page. We will confirm pricing, turnaround time, and certification format before proceeding.
Sources & Authority References
Last updated: 17/03/2026
