At Certif, we aim to make Certified Translation services as convenient and hassle-free as possible for you. That is why we’ve made it so that you can get Certified Translations online—there’s no need to take time out of your day to come and visit us in person for consultations, drop-off, or collection. Simply submit your documents to us via email, WhatsApp, Messenger, or our website and we’ll handle everything remotely, you don’t even need to leave your own home. Don’t have a scanner? Not a problem, a clear photograph of the document that is to be translated will suffice just fine.
We provide document translations online for over 150+ different languages. These include French, German, Italian, English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Ordu, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Ukrainian, Serbian, Arabic, Czech, Hindi, Vietnamese, and many more. If you don’t see your language listed, just ask us, chances are we can translate it.
Certif also provides the most affordable online Certified Translation services in Ireland. Unlike competing translation agencies, we charge by page rather than word, making our translation services more cost-effective. We offer the best translation service fees in Dublin, Cork, and elsewhere. Indeed, if you manage to find faster document translations online for a lower price, we promise to beat it by 5%.
We pride ourselves on our efficient and reliable turnaround time; when we tell you that your completed Certified Translation will be ready by a given date, we stick to that and won’t let you down. As an example, a 40-page document will usually take 12 working days. We appreciate that there may be times when you require Certified Translations faster than our standard turnaround times, and we can offer an express online translation service for an additional fee.
In some situations, there may be a requirement to have your translated documents notarised by an external authority (e.g., a Commissioner for Oaths, a solicitor, a notary public, etc.). We can arrange these legal notarisation services for any documents translated online by us. These are sometimes known as Sworn Translation services.
Types of documents that can be translated using our online Certified Translation Services include:
For many official purposes in Ireland, you will require a guarantee that a translation has been carried out using an appropriate standardised procedure, and by a qualified professional translator.
At Certif, all of our translators are accredited and have a minimum qualification in translation studies.
When you purchase a certified translation from Certif, we place our stamp, as well as our seal on the front face of the document so that whoever is receiving it, knows it is from a dedicated translation business, and carried out by an accredited translator.
In addition, we will also include the name and accreditation of your translator. Should the institution or body to which your certified translation is sent have any questions about the content of a document, we can follow up directly with them and even facilitate a consultation with our certified translation team.
We abide by the highest standards of quality control in linguistic output to ensure that your translation mirrors the form and meaning of the original text. Each member of our team is proficient in industry specific terminology, and all translations go through a process of validation before the final draft is released to you, complete with certification. On a daily basis we issue certified translations of official documents for governmental and private institutions in Ireland and abroad.
While Ireland does not have an officially regulated system for certified translations, certain key requirements are generally expected by institutions, especially for legal and official documents. Certif ensures compliance with these standards to meet the demands of Irish and international authorities.
Certified translations should be carried out by a professional translator or an agency with proven expertise. At Certif, all translations are completed by qualified translators who meet the ISO 17100 standards. Our team includes members of recognised professional bodies such as the Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association (ITIA), ensuring that each translation is handled with professionalism and competence.
Certified translations must include a “Certificate of Accuracy,” which is an official statement affirming that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document. At Certif, each translation is accompanied by this certificate, which includes the translator’s name, qualifications, and the date, ensuring full transparency and authenticity.
Some organisations may require translations to be authenticated with an official stamp or seal from the translator or agency. Certif provides certified translations that include our official stamp, confirming that the translation has been prepared by a qualified professional, further ensuring its acceptance by Irish authorities.
Any seals, signatures, or stamps present on the original document must be noted and translated. Certif ensures that all such elements are accurately translated and clearly indicated in the final document, preserving the integrity of the original format.
Certif also adheres to best practices in document formatting, maintaining the layout of the original document as closely as possible to ensure the translation is clear and professional, which is often a requirement for official submissions.
Our documents meet all of the requirements of government bodies in the Republic of Ireland. These include:
Certified translations are often required for use in foreign embassies or for international legal purposes. These translations must meet strict criteria to be recognised as official by foreign governments and institutions. Key processes like translation, notarisation, legalisation, and apostille are crucial for ensuring that documents are accepted abroad.
For international use, translations typically need to be legalised by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Ireland. This involves an apostille, a certificate that verifies the authenticity of a document, allowing it to be recognised in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. Additionally, solicitor certification is required for certain documents to ensure they meet legal standards abroad.
At Certif, the process begins with the translation of the document by a qualified, professional translator. Once the translation is completed and thoroughly reviewed, it is officially certified and signed. If required, we can also arrange for notarisation, where a notary public will verify the authenticity of the translation.
For documents that need to be used internationally, Certif also facilitates the legalisation and apostille processes. By handling both the translation and certification processes, including apostille, we offer customers a seamless, convenient solution for getting their documents certified and ready for use in Ireland or abroad.
Start by visiting our easy-to-navigate certified translation order page, where you can initiate your request with just a few clicks.
Upload your documents, and we will instantly send you a quote based on your translation needs.
Once you review and approve the quote, proceed with secure payment to confirm your order and initiate the translation process.
Your completed, certified translation will be sent to you via email, or we can deliver it directly to your physical address, ensuring you receive it in the format most convenient for you.
At Certif, we provide certified translations in a digital PDF format, ensuring easy access and compatibility for our clients. We take special care to maintain the original layout and formatting of the document to the greatest extent possible, so that the translated document closely mirrors the original. All of our translated documents are stamped and signed, clearly indicating that they are certified translations and ready for official use.
Below are some examples of certified translation samples:
There are several reasons why Certif is the leading provider of online Certified Translation services in Ireland:
Certified Translation services are translation services that are carried out by a translator who stamps and certifies the completed translation. The translation must be consistent with the layout of the original document. As such, the translator is fully responsible for the accuracy of the document.
The cost of a certified translation depends on various factors, including document size, language pair, subject matter, and urgency. At Certif, we offer competitive rates, typically based on page count rather than word count. For a personalised quote, simply upload your document or contact us directly via email, WhatsApp, or our website.
You will generally need a Certified Translation for documents used for contractual, civil, legal, state, or immigration purposes. A ‘freelance’ translation will not suffice in these circumstances.
To certify a translation in Ireland you will need to have it carried out by a Certified Translation agency such as Certif’s online document translation service. Our translators are all qualified and experienced in various disciplines and languages.
A Certified Translation is authenticated by the translator or agency, using their stamp, signature, and credentials, but does not involve taking an oath. It’s widely accepted for official purposes but doesn’t require external notarisation.
A Sworn Translation, on the other hand, is conducted by a translator authorised by a country’s legal system. The translator takes an oath, and the translation is legally certified with a sworn translator’s stamp, signature, and statement of authenticity, making it valid for legal and official purposes in specific jurisdictions.
A legally Certified Translation is one carried out by a Certified Legal Translator who must be supplied with the original document (as opposed to a scan or photo). A Certified Legal Translator will be experienced in the particular legalese and language nuance used in a given area of law.
All Certified Translations come with a certificate signed by the translator, whose credentials are also detailed on it. It will also mention the language pairing in question.
The stamps of a Certified Translation detail their credentials and are signed by them to testify as to the translation’s accuracy.
This depends on the size of the document, but as an example, a 40-page document will generally take 12 working days via our online Certified Translation service; you can contact us with your specific requirements. We can also provide faster turnaround times if required for an additional fee.
Certif operates across Ireland and the United Kingdom through certif.ie and certif.co.uk.
