Certified Translation in Ireland for Official Documents
Certified Translation in Ireland
A certified translation is an English translation that Irish official bodies accept. We work from a scan or a clear photograph of your document, so you never part with the original. Upload it now and a quote reaches you within 30 minutes during working hours, with the full price shown before you commit anything.
We match the exact wording and the exact specification each authority requires, so your document passes first time. Public bodies do not accept uncertified machine output. You are not just buying a translation, you are buying a translation that will be accepted.
Which Personal Documents Do You Need Certified?
Birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates lead the list. Police clearance, academic transcripts, naturalisation certificates and Foreign Births Register bundles follow. Court-issued documents need the court seal or Registrar stamp before legalisation.
Common application contexts:
- Naturalisation and Irish citizenship applications
- Foreign Births Register registration (12-month processing)
- Spouse visa applications
- Remarriage abroad
- University admission
A marriage certificate translated to English is certified the same way. So is a birth certificate translation, whether you are in Dublin or abroad.
What "Certified" Actually Means in Ireland
Ireland has no statutory sworn-translator register. "Sworn translation" is informal usage. We are a CRO-registered translation company. Our CRO number is 695147.
The UK has no sworn translator at all. UK certification carries four elements: accuracy confirmation, date, name and contact details.
The certification covers the translation, not the source document. Our attestation confirms the accuracy of the translation we produce. It does not confirm the authenticity of the original you supply. We work from a scan or a high-quality photograph, and we never take the original.
EU documents may need no translation at all. Multilingual standard forms under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 cover birth, marriage, death, civil partnership and criminal-record documents within the EU. Divorce, adoption and nationality documents sit outside that set.
How the Process Works
Upload a scan or a clear photograph. Three separate people then work on your document: one prepares it, one translates it, and one proofreads it before delivery.
- Upload your document. We work from the scan or photograph. We never take the original.
- We translate and prepare your certified copy. The translation sits on one side, a reproduction of your source document on the other, for verification. An attestation footer carries our logo, project details, the certifying attestation and a QR code. If your source carries an apostille, we include it in the reproduction.
- We print, stamp and seal the copy. The attestation confirms the accuracy of our translation, not the authenticity of your original.
If your document is going abroad, we tell you whether it needs an apostille and point you to the DFA or the relevant embassy. For a fee, we can handle that step for you.
What You Pay
The price depends on the document, and it is confirmed in your quote within 30 minutes. There are no hidden extras. The attestation footer, layout fidelity to the original, and a digital plus paper copy are all included.
Other fees to consider:
- DFA apostille stamp: the current fee and turnaround are listed on the DFA site
- Notary fees: €60 to €200, indicative only
- The full total is confirmed before you commit
The €15 to €30 market range buys uncertified text. The difference buys a translation that survives public body scrutiny, with guidance on notarisation and apostille.
Why Applicants Trust Us
The process is ISO 9001/17100/18587 certified since 2021.
- Certification wording aligned to government requirements
- Acceptance guidance per authority
- Honest triage: when the EU MSF exemption means no translation is needed, we say so
- OCR plus human transcription for handwritten and aged sources
One named contact handles your file from quote to handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a certified translation cost?
The price depends on the document and is confirmed in your quote within 30 minutes. The certification, layout fidelity and digital plus paper copy are included. Standard turnaround is 3 working days for documents under 2,000 words. Urgent turnaround is available from 24 hours, with a surcharge, depending on scope. The €15 to €30 market range covers uncertified translation only. Notary fees (€60 to €200, indicative) and the DFA apostille stamp are separate. The total is confirmed before you commit.
Do I need a notary for a certified translation?
When a document will be used abroad, you may need a notary. We tell you when a notary is needed and prepare the bundle for that step.
How long does a certified translation take?
Standard turnaround is 3 working days for documents under 2,000 words. Urgent turnaround is available from 24 hours, with a surcharge, depending on the scope of work. We confirm the exact window when you upload.
Can you certify from a photocopy or scan?
Yes. We work from a scan or a high-quality photograph and never take the original. Our attestation confirms the accuracy of our translation. It does not confirm the authenticity of the original document.
Get Your Certified Translation Today
Upload your document now and we will send a quote within 30 minutes. The total is confirmed before any commitment. Standard turnaround is 3 working days; urgent is available from 24 hours.
We tell you whether you need an apostille and point you to the DFA or the relevant embassy. For a fee, we handle that step for you.
Upload your document and see the price.