Certified translation
What a certified translation includes.
A certified translation comes with our signed statement of accuracy, on letterhead and with our seal. It is intended for institutions that do not specifically require a sworn translation, and it is usually quicker and more affordable than a sworn translation.
Documents we certify
We certify diplomas, reference letters, bank statements, medical records and corporate filings, as well as degree certificates, payslips, employment letters and other personal documents listed on individual document translation.
Certified translation for visas, universities and embassies.
Visa applications, university admissions and embassy submissions often come with specific rules about format, certification and whether copies or originals are required. Send us the instructions you received with the document, so the quote can match them.
What you receive
Files prepared to the agreed format, with bilingual tables on request. The quotation will specify certification, delivery format and any additional authentication required.
Certified or sworn
Certified or sworn: which do you need?
The receiving institution decides. If its instructions ask for a translation by a sworn translator, you need a sworn translation. If you are unsure, tell us where the document will be submitted and we will confirm before quoting.
Pricing
Cost and turnaround.
Certificates are usually quoted per page and other documents per source word. You receive the price in writing, usually within two business hours on weekdays. Urgent work may be possible depending on the language pair, length and translator availability, so include your deadline when you request a quote.
Frequently asked questions.
What makes a translation certified?
Our signed statement of accuracy, on letterhead, with our seal.
When do I need sworn instead of certified?
When the receiving authority asks for a sworn translation. Check its instructions.
Can you certify a translation of a scanned document?
Yes, as long as the scan is clear and complete.
Documents we translate.
Certified translations of personal and official documents. Each guide explains what the receiving authority usually asks for and what to send us.
Degree Certificate Translation
Degree certificate translation for study, employment and professional registration.
Academic Transcript Translation
Academic transcript translation for university admission and credential evaluation.
Matric Certificate Translation
Matric certificate translation for university admission and employment abroad.
Bank Statement Translation
Bank statement translation for visa, financial and immigration applications.
Languages we work in.
Language guides for South African and international languages. Our language directory lists 271 entries.
- Afrikaans translation
- Zulu translation
- Xhosa translation
- Sesotho translation
- Setswana translation
- Swati translation
- Ndebele translation
- Portuguese translation
- French translation
- German translation
- Spanish translation
- Simplified Chinese translation
- Traditional Chinese translation
- Arabic translation
- Dutch translation
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Request a certified translation quote.
We quote in writing inside two business hours. The quoted figure is the invoiced figure.