Certificate Translator Blog

International Clients

Annika — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:23:20 +0100

Often when we receive enquiries from international clients requiring certified translations, they ask if we have offices based in ...

Studying in the UK

Annika — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Over 600,000 international students choose to study English in the UK each year from the wide range of course options ...

Applying to a UK university: International qualifications and references

Annika — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The UK education system is highly valued around the world and tens of thousands of international students enrol at UK ...

Almost International: Certified translation of a Turkish marriage certificate

Annika — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100

If you were married abroad, it’s likely that you will require a certified translation of your marriage certificate for official ...

CASE STUDY: Sworn translation of a Bulgarian marriage certificate

Annika — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:34:15 +0100

Bulgarian is one of the few languages we offer for which we rarely receive enquiries. Having received an urgent enquiry ...

Transcript Translation

Annika — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:14:01 +0100

We are very often asked to provide certified translations of academic transcripts for university, job and visa applications. If ...

One of our more unusual jobs: A Filipino Degree Certificate

Annika — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:27:52 +0100

We completed a job a couple of weeks ago which was slightly out of the ordinary for our certificates team. ...

Marriage in Mexico: Getting Documents Legalised

Annika — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:29:59 +0100

If you are getting married in Mexico, you will need to get your documents legalised before you have them translated. ...

Certified Translations of UK Birth Certificates for Marriage in France

Annika — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:18:23 +0100

We frequently receive enquiries from couples planning to get married in France. Unfortunately, however, the translation process it’s not as ...

Certified translations for the Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Annika — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:12:44 +0100

If you are applying for an SIA licence and have lived overseas or spent six continuous months or more outside ...

CASE STUDY: Peruvian marriage certificate

Annika — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:15:42 +0100

Mr Duden (named changed for confidentiality of course) sent us an enquiry through our website. Mr Duden is a ...

Applying to the Medical Council of Malta: certified translation of supporting documents

Annika — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:37:04 +0100

Following a recent enquiry regarding the translation of supporting documents for registration with the Medical Council of Malta, we decided ...

Why do you need to send me the translation for approval?

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:28:18 +0100

Once we have completed the translation, we will send you an electronic version via email for your approval. This is ...

Why are parts of my translation marked ‘illegible’?

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:24:00 +0100

When we send you an electronic version of your translation for your approval, it may be that some parts of ...

What is a certified translation?

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:22:38 +0100

A certified translation comprises:

· A copy of the original document

· A copy of the translation...

How will you deliver the translation to me?

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:20:53 +0100

First-class postage to the UK is included in price of all certified translations. If you wish, we can return the ...

How do I send you a screen grab?

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:16:43 +0100

If you have chosen to pay for your translation by bank transfer, we need you to email us a screen grab of the payment confirmation screen as proof of payment.

CASE STUDY: Translation of Burmese medical degree certificate for application to GMC

Annika — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:11:56 +0100

With any GMC application, you must provide a translation of every document that is not in English, along with the ...

CASE STUDY: CUBAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Annika — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Other than marriage certificates, we don’t often receive Cuban documents for translation so an enquiry for a certified translation of ...

How should I send you my documents

Annika — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:33:18 +0100

Often when we receive enquiries, clients ask where we’re based. Sometimes this is out of pure curiosity, other times it ...

CASE STUDY: Translation of a Greek marriage certificate

Annika — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:59:22 +0100

With around 60,000 Britons marrying abroad each year, it's not surprising that we are asked to provide marriage certificate translations ...

Sworn translations explained

Annika — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:30:52 +0100

When you’re going through a painful and stressful situation such as a divorce, the last thing you need is having ...

Driving in the UK: Don’t let your bonus drive you bonkers Part II

Annika — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:00:00 +0100

When you terminated your policy with your foreign car insurance provider, you will receive a document stating your No Claims Bonus or Bonus/Malus Coefficient.

Driving in the UK: Don’t let your bonus drive you bonkers Part I

Annika — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:52:13 +0100

We often provide certified translations of No Claims Bonus certificates for clients who are moving to the UK. Often these translations are required urgently, so we have written a brief guide to make the process as smooth and as quick as possible.

So you want to get married in Sweden? Part II

Annika — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Last week, with the help of Alex, a recent Ice Hotel bride, we covered the UK side of the legal ...

So you want to get married in Sweden? Part I

Annika — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:40:26 +0100

With an increasing number of newlyweds asking us to translate their Swedish marriage certificates, with the help of Alex, a ...

CASE STUDY: Marriage in Austria

Annika — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:59:18 +0100

Different countries have different documentation requirements and if you’ve been previously married, adopted or changed your name, finding out which ...

CASE STUDY: Translation of a Swedish Marriage Certificate

Annika — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:18:57 +0100

Over the last couple of months we have seen a significant increase in the number of couples requiring translations from Swedish for marriage purposes. This case study explains the translation process for a couple who were married at the stunning Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi, in Sweden.

Business Meetings and Badges of Honour: TransAction go back to school

Annika — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:03:37 +0100

Friday morning, I (Ben) made the arduous trek from TransAction HQ to Doncaster to attend a mock business meeting with ...

‘Congratulations’ or ‘Commiserations’? Don't let the paperwork decide

Annika — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:50:15 +0000

So you’ve met your soulmate, you’ve chosen the ring and you’ve booked the dream venue, but what about the paperwork? Getting married abroad can provide the perfect setting for your special day; however the legal requirements can prove a little less ideal. Read our guide to getting the right information about the documents you need.