Tell us what the document is, which language it is written in and the language you need. Explain who will receive the translation and how it will be used, such as a personal application, an employment process or a business publication.<\/p>\n
For official documents, include the recipient\u2019s written instructions about certification and delivery. Our guide to sworn and certified translations<\/a> explains the terminology; the recipient\u2019s requirements determine what to order.<\/p>\n Check that every page you want translated is complete and readable, including the edges, stamps, signatures and any text on the reverse. Keep the original document unchanged. If a page is unclear, ask how to provide a clearer copy rather than guessing the missing text.<\/p>\n Tell us whether the request includes the whole document or selected pages and attachments. Confirm the required scope with the receiving organisation before excluding pages. For editable business texts, provide the current source file where available and explain any layout requirements.<\/p>\n Name the files clearly and identify the final version for translation. If several documents belong together, explain their order and flag repeated names or terms that need to stay consistent.<\/p>\n Include an approved glossary, relevant reference material and any earlier translation that must be followed. Distinguish reference files from the documents to be translated, and give us a contact for questions about unclear wording.<\/p>\n Provide the date by which you need the translation and any earlier submission or appointment deadline. Explain whether you need a digital copy, paper delivery or both. For a printed publication, also state whether layout work is part of your request.<\/p>\n If authentication is requested, include the instructions for the document and the translation. Read our legalisation service information<\/a> so the required steps can be considered alongside translation and delivery.<\/p>\n Request your no-obligation quote<\/a> with the agreed files, source and target languages, intended use, recipient\u2019s instructions and deadline. Our advisers will confirm the scope, price and delivery time before you order.<\/p>\n Browse our document translation services<\/a> to find the relevant document type. For a contract or other legal document, our legal translation briefing guide<\/a> explains the checks to make when selecting the service.<\/p>\nAgree the pages and provide legible files<\/h2>\n
Identify the correct version and references<\/h2>\n
Specify the deadline and delivery format<\/h2>\n
Request a quote with a complete brief<\/h2>\n