About the Urdu language.
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, an official language there alongside English, and an official language in several Indian states. It is written right to left in a Perso-Arabic script, usually in the Nastaliq style.
Urdu text runs right to left, so forms, tables and designed documents need to be rebuilt, not just filled in. Our desktop publishing team handles right-to-left typesetting. Spoken Urdu and Hindi are closely related, but the scripts and formal vocabulary differ. Choose by who will read the text. Many Pakistani official documents are issued in English. Tell us what is on the page before you order.
Urdu to English is usually personal, civil and academic documents. English to Urdu is usually community, public information and business content.
Common Urdu documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, affidavits and academic transcripts. A certified translation is available for these. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Our Urdu translation services.
A comprehensive range of Urdu language services for businesses, legal professionals, government bodies, and individuals.
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Urdu document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Urdu website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Urdu-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Urdu interpreting
Professional oral interpreting in Urdu, available in consecutive and simultaneous formats for meetings, hearings, conferences, and events.
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Urdu voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Urdu language delivery.
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Urdu subtitling
Accurate, timed Urdu subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Urdu desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Urdu, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Urdu translation.
Certified Urdu translation
Premium Lingua provides certified Urdu translation services for documents requiring official recognition. Our certified translations are produced by experienced, qualified native-speaking linguists and meet the accuracy, cultural, and technical standards required for legal, academic, immigration, and official purposes.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Urdu translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Urdu legal translation
Legal translation into and from Urdu requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Urdu government translation
Premium Lingua provides Urdu translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Our linguists have experience handling the specific terminology, formatting requirements, and confidentiality standards that government translation demands.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Urdu business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Urdu-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Urdu content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
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