Translation Services in London for Certified, Legal & Business Documents
London translation services from Translations London: certified, legal, medical, immigration and business translation, plus interpreting, in 200+ languages. Our certified translations are accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities, and every interpreter is NRPSI registered. £35–£45 per page. Fixed quote within 30 minutes.
Quick answer: Translations London (IM Translation Services Ltd) provides certified translation accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities, and NRPSI registered interpreters from £35 per hour across London. We cover 200+ languages, add no VAT, and usually send a fixed quote within 30 minutes.
Law firms, courts, the NHS
and businesses across the UK.
We’ve provided certified translators and interpreters, including Urdu interpreting, for solicitors, court hearings, hospital teams and corporate clients. Here are some of the organisations we’ve worked for.
- EYEYProfessional services
- HMCTSHMCTS · Wood Green Crown CourtCourt interpreting
- Sterling LawSterling LawLaw firm
- Royal MarsdenRoyal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustHealthcare
- AmicusAmicus Solicitors LtdLaw firm
- A*liveA*liveClient
- HovisHovis BakeriesFood manufacturing
- Dawson CornwellDawson CornwellLaw firm
- PhoenixPhoenix Dyslexia ConsultingConsultancy
- John BlackJohn Black SolicitorsLaw firm
- Criminal DefenceCriminal Defence SolicitorsLaw firm
- RDACRDACDriving assessments
- Infinity DentalInfinity Dental Care LondonDental clinic
- MantonManton ExecutivesClient
- Harris WatersQualitySolicitors Harris WatersLaw firm
- Din SolicitorsDin SolicitorsLaw firm
- KrinkelsKrinkels UKLandscaping
Organisation names and trade marks belong to their respective owners. They are listed as a factual record of work we have carried out and do not imply endorsement of, or affiliation with, Translations London.
London translation services: accurate, checked and on time.
We’re IM Translation Services Ltd (Companies House no. 17089852), trading as Translations London, a London translation agency (read more about us). Our office is a short walk from East Ham station. We work across the capital for solicitors, caseworkers, clinics, companies and families who need a translation they can rely on.
We only work with certified, qualified linguists. Our translators hold a recognised translation qualification and work into their mother tongue. All of our interpreters are NRPSI registered and including those who work in court and on police work. Linguists working in hospitals and other sensitive settings are. Nobody learns the job on your paperwork.
Every certified translation goes to a second linguist, who checks it line by line against the original. Then we sign it, date it and add our contact details, so whoever receives it can check it with us. UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities accept our certified translations.
We’re registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and handle your files under UK GDPR. Passports, medical notes and asylum statements are all treated the same way: only the people working on your job see them, and we delete them when you ask.
Who We Work For
- Solicitors and barristers preparing court bundles
- Immigration and asylum caseworkers and their clients, with immigration interpreters on request
- Couples applying for spouse, partner and settlement visas
- NHS trusts and private clinics across Greater London
- Courts and tribunals needing qualified court interpreters
- Accountancy and professional services firms
- Students applying to UK universities
- Applicants with embassy and consulate paperwork
- Authors and publishers needing book translation
- Businesses translating contracts and websites
200+
Languages covered
NRPSI
Registered interpreters
30 min
Typical quote time
£35–£45
Per page or per hour
Translations London at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trading name | Translations London |
| Legal name | IM Translation Services Ltd |
| Company number | 17089852 (Companies House), registered in England & Wales |
| Office | Office 17690, 182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London E6 2JA (visits by appointment) |
| Phone and WhatsApp | +44 161 826 1333 |
| contact@translationslondon.uk | |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm |
| Services | Certified, legal, medical, academic, immigration, business and website translation. Interpreting face-to-face, by phone and by video |
| Languages | 200+, translated by native-speaking linguists |
| Prices | Translation £35–£45 per page. Interpreting £35–£45 per hour. Fixed quote within 30 minutes |
| Interpreters | All NRPSI registered |
| Acceptance | UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities accept our certified translations |
| Data protection | ICO registered. UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 |
| Area covered | London, with in-person interpreters anywhere in Greater London |
Translation services in London, done properly.
Six services, one team. You’ll deal with the same London project manager from your first message to the final signed PDF.
Certified Document Translation
Birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, passports, ID cards, driving licences and police certificates. Signed, dated and ready to submit.
- £35–£45 per page
- 3–5 working days, or 24h express
- Signed certificate of accuracy
- Meets GOV.UK translation requirements
- Hard copy posted on request
Immigration & Asylum Translation
Identity papers, witness statements, medical evidence and letters for asylum claims, fresh claims and appeals. We also translate for spouse visas, ILR and citizenship applications, and provide immigration interpreters for solicitor meetings.
- £35–£45 per page
- Fast turnaround for tribunal deadlines
- Names and dates consistent across the bundle
- For solicitors and individual applicants
- Strictly confidential
Legal & Court Translation
Court bundles, witness statements, orders, contracts, wills and powers of attorney. Translated by linguists who know legal terminology, ready for filing or notarisation.
- £35–£45 per page
- Notarisation and apostille arranged
- Formatted for court bundles
- NDA on every project
- Court interpreters available
Interpreting, Including Urdu
Face-to-face, phone and video interpreters for solicitor meetings, court hearings, NHS appointments and business meetings. Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Polish and 200+ more.
Medical Translation
Patient records, GP letters, discharge summaries, test results and consent forms. For hospital teams, private clinics and patients who need their history in English.
- £35–£45 per page
- Clinical terms checked by a second linguist
- For NHS trusts, clinics and patients
- Secure file handling under UK GDPR
- BSL medical interpreters available
Business & Corporate Translation
Contracts, financial statements, audit letters, HR policies, websites and marketing copy. Written for the reader, not just the dictionary.
- £35–£45 per page
- Fixed quote agreed before work starts
- Volume pricing above 5,000 words
- Translation memory for repeat work
- Book and publishing translation
Not sure which service you need? Send us a photo of the document and tell us who asked for it. We’ll tell you exactly what to order.
Which documents can we translate for you?
Almost any official paperwork that a UK body has asked you to provide in English. These are the documents we see most often.
🛂 Immigration and visa documents
Passports, national ID cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, police certificates and bank statements for spouse visas, settlement, ILR and naturalisation. Each one is certified in line with GOV.UK guidance. We also handle embassy document translation.
🕊️ Asylum claims and appeals
Witness statements, identity documents, medical and psychological reports, letters, news articles and court papers from your home country. Prepared for Home Office decisions and First-tier Tribunal appeals, with an immigration interpreter if you need one.
⚖️ Legal documents
Court orders, witness statements, contracts, powers of attorney, wills and probate papers. Prepared for Family, County and Crown Court proceedings, with notarisation and apostille arranged if you need them. Need someone in the room? Book a court interpreter.
🏥 Medical documents
Patient records, GP referral letters, hospital discharge summaries, prescriptions and consent forms, for NHS trusts, private clinics and patients moving their care to the UK. For appointments, we also provide BSL medical interpreting.
🎓 Academic documents
Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and reference letters for UCAS, UK ENIC, universities and professional regulators such as the GMC, NMC and SRA.
💼 Corporate and financial documents
Annual reports, financial statements, audit letters, due diligence packs and employment contracts for law firms, accountancy practices and companies. Confidentiality is standard on every job. See our document translation services.
Translation services in every London borough.
Most certified translations are sent as signed PDFs. If you’d like a hard copy, we post it next-day by Royal Mail Tracked. Interpreters can attend in person anywhere in Greater London. See our translation services in London and interpreting services in London.
How do you get a certified translation in London?
Four steps, usually finished in 3 to 5 working days. No long forms and no chatbots. A real London project manager handles your job from start to finish.
- Send the document Email, WhatsApp or upload a scan. A clear photo from your phone is fine.
- Get a fixed quote in 30 minutes One price and a confirmed delivery date, usually within half an hour during opening hours.
- Translate and check A qualified linguist translates it. A second linguist checks it against the original.
- Receive your certified translation A signed PDF by your deadline, with a hard copy posted if you need one. Free corrections if anything needs changing.
What does a certified translation include?
- Statement of accuracy A signed line confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- Date The day the translation was certified.
- Translator’s full name So the receiving body knows who is responsible for the work.
- Signature The translator signs every certificate.
- Our contact details Phone, email and office address, so anyone can verify the translation with us.
Why choose our London translation services?
- 01 Certified linguists only Every translator and interpreter is qualified, and we check their credentials before they work for us. All our interpreters are NRPSI registered. Translators only work into their mother tongue. Meet our interpreters.
- 02 Two linguists on every certified job One linguist translates, and a second revises the work against the original. You get the checked version, never the first draft.
- 03 Built for UK requirements Our certification includes what GOV.UK asks for: an accuracy statement, the date, the translator’s name and signature, and our contact details. UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities accept our certified translations.
- 04 One fixed price, agreed up front We quote before we start at £35–£45 per page, and the price we quote is the price you pay. First-time clients get a discount, so mention this page when you get in touch.
- 05 Real people, long hours One project manager from start to finish. Open Monday to Friday 9am–8pm and weekends 10am–4pm, with a 7 days a week line for urgent court and visa deadlines.
Our Credentials
Credentials you can check, not slogans.
🛡️Registered with the ICO · UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
🏛️Accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities
🌍200+ languages, native-speaking linguists
🏢Registered in England & Wales · Company no. 17089852
⚡7 days a week line for urgent court and visa deadlines
200+ languages: common, rare and everything between.
From Urdu and Arabic to Tigrinya and Pashto, every job goes to a native-speaking linguist. See the full list of languages we cover, or ask about BSL interpreters.
Translation by language
- Arabic translation
- Urdu translation
- Punjabi translation
- Bengali translation
- Bulgarian translation
- Cantonese translation
- Chinese translation
- Mandarin translation
- Dari translation
- Dutch translation
- Filipino translation
- French translation
- German translation
- Hindi translation
- Indonesian translation
- Japanese translation
- Kurdish Sorani translation
- Armenian translation
- Romanian translation
- Russian translation
- Thai translation
- Welsh translation
- British Sign Language translation
Interpreters by language
- Urdu interpreter
- Arabic interpreter
- Polish interpreter
- Romanian interpreter
- Bengali interpreter
- Farsi interpreter
- Dari interpreter
- Pashto interpreter
- Kurdish Sorani interpreter
- Turkish interpreter
- Somali interpreter
- Spanish interpreter
- Portuguese interpreter
- French interpreter
- German interpreter
- Greek interpreter
- Hungarian interpreter
- Russian interpreter
- Chinese interpreter
- Cantonese interpreter
- Japanese interpreter
- Nepali interpreter
- Indonesian interpreter
- Filipino interpreter
- Cambodian interpreter
- Fijian interpreter
- BSL interpreter
How much do translation services cost in London?
One clear range, and one fixed quote before we start. Send us the document and we’ll confirm the exact price in writing.
Certificates, ID, legal, immigration, medical and academic documents. Signed, dated and ready to submit.
Face-to-face, phone or video, for court, solicitor, NHS and business appointments.
| How we quote | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| Document type | A registry certificate is quicker than a court, immigration or medical paper, so it usually sits lower in the range. |
| Length | Pricing follows the number of pages or words, so make sure your scan shows every page. |
| Legibility | Handwriting, faded stamps and poor photos take longer to read. A sharp scan helps keep the price down. |
| Deadline | Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days. Express 24-hour and same-day work is quoted around your deadline. |
| Language pair | Common languages are quicker to place than rare ones, and we confirm availability before quoting. |
| Extras | Notarisation, apostille and posted hard copies are charged separately and shown in your quote. |
| Interpreting | Interpreting is £35–£45 per hour, whether face-to-face, by phone or by video. |
First-time client? Mention this page and we’ll take a discount off your first invoice. Larger job? Anything over 5,000 words gets tiered pricing, and repeat work costs less through translation memory. Call 0161 826 1333 or use the form for a fixed quote within 30 minutes.
Prices and information last updated: 3 November 2026
What are translation services?
Translation services turn written text from a source language into a target language. The work covers documents such as birth certificates, court bundles, medical records, contracts and websites. Interpreting is a separate service. It is spoken, in a hearing, appointment or phone call, and we provide that too.
Which translation services do London agencies offer?
Most London translation agencies cover the same core services. We offer all of these:
- Certified translation for visas, courts and universities
- Document translation for certificates, ID, bank statements and letters
- Legal, medical, academic and business translation by subject-trained linguists
- Immigration and asylum translation for solicitors and applicants
- Website translation and localisation for London businesses
- Notarisation and apostille arranged on request
- Interpreting services in person, by phone or by video
How do you choose a translation agency in London?
Start with five checks. Each one is easy to verify before you pay.
- Who translates? Ask for a qualified linguist who translates into their mother tongue.
- Is there a second check? A second linguist should compare the translation with the original.
- What does the certificate say? It should carry a statement of accuracy, the date, the translator’s name, a signature and contact details.
- Is the price fixed? Get one written quote before work starts.
- Can you check the company? Look for a real London address, a company number on Companies House, ICO registration and Google reviews.
What is the difference between a translator and an interpreter?
A translator works with written text and delivers a document. An interpreter works with speech and delivers the meaning live. A solicitor’s meeting needs an interpreter. The paperwork for the same case needs a translator. Many clients need both, so we assign them together.
What do London translation services cost per page?
Our certified translation costs £35–£45 per page, and interpreting costs £35–£45 per hour. Some agencies charge per word instead. We price per page, so you see one total before we start. The pricing section explains what moves your quote within the range.
How long do translation services take?
Most one to three page documents take 3 to 5 working days. Express 24-hour translation is available, and we can often finish a short document the same day if it reaches us before 11am. Court bundles and long reports are scheduled around your deadline.
Where in London do you provide translation services?
We work across all 33 London boroughs. Our office is on High Street North in East Ham, a short walk from East Ham station. Clients also come to us from Stratford, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, the City, Westminster, Camden, Ealing and Croydon. Signed PDFs arrive by email, and hard copies go by Royal Mail Tracked.
Which languages do you translate?
We translate more than 200 languages. Common requests include Arabic, Urdu, Polish, Romanian, Bengali, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Turkish, Farsi and Pashto. Rare languages are possible too. Call us and we will tell you straight away whether we have a qualified linguist.
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Quick Booking
- 📞 0161 826 1333
- ✉️ contact@translationslondon.uk
- ⚡ Quote within 30 minutes
- 🕐 Emergency line 7 days a week
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What our clients say
These reviews were left by real clients of IM Translation Services Ltd on Google and are shown as written. Read all our reviews on Google.
★★★★★
“We brought in this team for a two-day assignment. Our client needed an interpreter throughout, and they delivered without a single issue. Punctual, professional, and the interpreter handled some fairly technical legal discussion without missing a beat.”
John Black
John Black Solicitors · interpreting · Google review
★★★★★
“English is not my first language and the legal process here was quite confusing. The interpreter was patient, not just translating words but making sure I understood what was going on. The price was fair, no surprises at the end.”
Vladimir
Private client, London · interpreting · Google review
★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with IM translation services. They delivered fast, professional, and reliable service at a very reasonable rate. Communication was smooth, and everything was handled efficiently without any delays.”
Hiba Noor
Translation and interpreting · Google review
★★★★★
“Excellent service! Very professional.”
Iqbal Hussain
Interpreting · Google review
★★★★★
“Very affordable and professional.”
WOR2consultants
Business client · Google review
Organisations we have worked with
- EY
- Hovis Bakeries
- HMCTS – Wood Green Crown Court
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Sterling Law
- Amicus Solicitors
- Dawson Cornwell
- John Black Solicitors
- QualitySolicitors Harris Waters
- Din Solicitors
- Criminal Defence Solicitors
- Infinity Dental Care London
- RDAC
- Krinkels UK
- Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting
- Manton Executives
What our clients say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, plus two testimonials clients sent to us directly. Every review is shown word for word. Tap a reviewer’s name to see their review on Google.
I had an excellent experience with IM translation services. They delivered fast, professional, and reliable service at a very reasonable rate. Communication was smooth, and everything was handled efficiently without any delays. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality work at a fair price.
Translation accepted fews days after sending it to the Passport Office. Good service and good customer service. I recommend them.
We brought in this team for a two-day assignment — our client needed an interpreter throughout, and they delivered without a single issue. Punctual, professional, and the interpreter handled some fairly technical legal discussion without missing a beat. We’ll be using them again.
Thank you very much everything was perfect I will definitely be using you in the future 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent service! Very professional
English is not my first language and the legal process here was quite confusing. The interpreter was patient — not just translating words but actually making sure I understood what was going on. The price was fair, no surprises at the end. I would use them again without hesitation.
very affordable and professional
Good communication and prompt payment for a Polish-English translation project.
FAQ
Translation services in London: your questions answered
What translation services do you offer in London?
We offer certified, legal, medical, academic, immigration, business and website translation, plus face-to-face, phone and video interpreting, in more than 200 languages. Certified translation costs £35–£45 per page and interpreting costs £35–£45 per hour. Every job gets a fixed quote within 30 minutes and a second-linguist check.
What is a certified translation in the UK?
A certified translation is a translation signed to confirm it is a complete and accurate version of the original. In the UK it carries a statement of accuracy, the date, the translator’s full name and signature, and contact details. Most UK bodies, including the Home Office, courts and universities, ask for one.
Do your certified translations meet Home Office and UKVI requirements?
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by UKVI, the Home Office, courts and universities. Each one includes a statement that it is an accurate translation of the original, the date, the translator’s full name and signature, and our contact details, which is what GOV.UK asks for. If a caseworker or court asks for a change, we amend and reissue it free of charge.
How much do translation services cost in London?
Translation services cost £35–£45 per page for certified documents, and interpreting costs £35–£45 per hour. The exact price depends on the document type, the number of pages, how clear the scan is and your deadline. A clear scan or phone photo is enough for a quote. You get one fixed quote within 30 minutes during opening hours, and that’s the price you pay. First-time clients get a discount.
How long does document translation take?
Most documents of one to three pages are ready in 3 to 5 working days. Express 24-hour turnaround is available, and we can usually turn a document round the same day if we receive it before 11am. Larger files and court bundles are scheduled around your deadline.
Do you translate documents for asylum claims and appeals?
Yes. We translate identity documents, witness statements, medical evidence, letters and court papers for asylum claims, fresh claims and appeals. We work with immigration solicitors and with applicants directly. We keep names and dates consistent across the whole bundle and can work quickly for tribunal deadlines.
Do you provide interpreters as well as translators?
Yes. We provide face-to-face, telephone and video interpreters for solicitor meetings, court hearings, NHS appointments and business meetings. Urdu interpreting is one of our core services, along with Punjabi, Arabic, Polish and more than 200 other languages. Interpreting costs £35–£45 per hour.
Are your translators and interpreters qualified?
Yes. We only work with certified, qualified linguists. Our translators hold a recognised translation qualification and translate into their mother tongue. All of our interpreters are NRPSI registered. Linguists working in hospitals and other sensitive settings are.
Are your interpreters NRPSI registered and?
Yes. All of our interpreters are listed on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI), which anyone can search online, and all are. We use them for court, police, solicitor and NHS appointments, in person, by phone or by video.
Is my document kept confidential?
Yes. We’re registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and handle personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Every linguist signs a confidentiality agreement. Only the people working on your job see your files, and we delete them on request once the job is finished.
What’s the difference between a certified, notarised and sworn translation?
A certified translation carries our signed statement that it is accurate, and most UK bodies ask for this. A notarised translation adds a notary public’s confirmation of that statement, which some overseas authorities require. The UK has no sworn translators, so if a foreign authority asks for a sworn translation, we’ll check what they’ll accept and arrange it. We can also arrange notarisation and an apostille, which are charged separately.
Do you cover all of London?
Yes. We work across all 33 London boroughs, from East Ham and Stratford to the City, Westminster, Ealing and Croydon. We email signed PDFs, post hard copies by Royal Mail Tracked on request, and you can visit our East Ham office in E6 by appointment.
Which languages do you translate and interpret?
More than 200, including Urdu, Arabic, Polish, Romanian, Bengali, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Turkish, Farsi, Pashto, Kurdish, Somali, Tigrinya and Albanian. If your language is rare, call us. We’ll tell you straight away whether we have a qualified linguist for it.
Free quote
Tell us what you need
Send the language, the date and a few details. We reply with a fixed price, usually within 30 minutes during opening hours. There is no obligation and no VAT added, as we are not VAT registered.
- Phone: 0161 826 1333
- WhatsApp: message us
- Email: contact@translationslondon.uk
- Office (by appointment): Office 17690, 182–184 High Street North, East Ham, London E6 2JA
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm