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What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a translation that has been formally verified for use in official purposes. Documents that require certified translation services might include papers that have to be submitted to an Immigration or Naturalisation department (such as birth, marriage and divorce certificates), official transcripts (such as high school certificates, university degrees and vocational training certificates), regulatory documents (such as informed consents, protocols, research data forms and case report forms), patents and many others.


How can a translation be certified?
A translation can be certified in many different ways. The service depends on the nature of the document and its usage. It is important always to check with your legal representative which of the following certifications is most relevant for your purposes.

Basic certified translation service
This is a translation to which the translator or the agency has added a statement, attesting that the target-language text is an accurate and complete translation of the source-language text.

Certified translation service by sworn translator
A certified or sworn translator is a professional who has been duly authorised by the government of the country in question to translate and notarise a document. Any certified translation produced by a sworn translator is an official document in its own right. The translation is certified with a stamped declaration which is written in the relevant language, as well as in English.

Certified translation service by affidavit
For legal proceedings such as divorces, the courts may require the translation to be certified by affidavit. This is a declaration which is made by the translator in writing and on oath before an authorised person (such as a notary public or a solicitor ) that the translation is, to the best of their knowledge, complete and accurate.

Certified translation service by apostille.
This is a certification under which a government department, usually the State Department, Justice Ministry or Foreign Ministry, authenticates a document as genuine. Once a document has been apostilled, it is automatically deemed legalised for use in another country.

BCTC's certified translation service.
BCTC's certified translation service provides all of the above for each set of languages. Our translators are qualified and experienced. They ensure that your documents are translated and certified accurately for acceptance by any court or government agency in the United Kingdom or abroad.

Speed Send us your documents today, they would be ready for collection in the next few days.
Accuracy Our certified translation service is carried out by sworn translators and legal representatives whose credentials have been thoroughly checked.
Format Our certified translation service produces results that match your original document not only in terms of language, but also in presentation and layout.
Style and expression Our certified translation service provides output that is always in tune with the tone of your material. Formal writing remains formal.

Flexibility Our certified translation service is available for 12 hours a day every day of the week - including Saturday and Sunday - via email correspondence. And these hours can be extended if prior arrangements are made. We always remember that you are the client and we are always willing to accommodate your needs.

Savings We know that these days everyone is working to tight budgets. We discuss all the costs and expenses of our certified translation services up front, and inform clients immediately if any changes need to be made.

Absolute confidentiality We respect your privacy. We guarantee that all documents entrusted to us remain strictly confidential

This is what others have had to say about our certified translation services :
"BCTC's consultants are one phone call away, they are instantly available, easily answer all of your questions, they are wonderfully encouraging, and most importantly they do respect your privacy."

Paul Mayer, Leeds
"Now that my case has been settled, I just want to let you know how much I appreciate the great effort you and your professional staff expended on my behalf. The translation was on target and met the exact requirements of the Home Office. I can now start a new career in Canada. Thank you so much. "
Victoria Sage, London
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