Certified Turkish-English translation stamp of Ali Yildirim, Chartered Linguist

Turkish to English Translation and Certified Translation

What’s a certified translation?

A certified Turkish to English translation is an official rendering of a document that comes with a signed statement from a qualified translator or translation agency, verifying that it faithfully and accurately reflects the source text.


How it works

Certified translation in four simple steps

  1. 1

    Send your documents

    • Email or WhatsApp me a clear photo or scan of each document. Please include every page.
    • Tell me what the translation is for (visa, passport, university and so on) and whether you need digital or paper copies.
    • I usually reply within an hour during working hours.
  2. 2

    Receive your quote

    • I’ll send you a fixed price and an estimated delivery date, with no hidden extras.
    • Many standard documents, such as birth certificates, diplomas and marriage certificates, have a set price. You can see these on my Prices page.
    • Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days.
  3. 3

    Payment

    • When you’re happy with the quote, just confirm and I’ll send you my payment details.
    • Payment is by bank transfer to my UK business bank account.
  4. 4

    Delivery

    • I translate your documents personally. No subcontracting.
    • Each comes with my stamp and a signed, dated certificate of translation.
    • Digital copies sent by email or WhatsApp as soon as they’re ready.
    • Paper copies stamped and signed by hand on every page, then posted to you.
Official documents, reading glasses and a pen on a desk, ready for Turkish to English translation

Why a UK-based Chartered Linguist? Every certified translation is done and signed by me personally — no subcontracting — with free correction if a UK authority rejects it and signed copies posted anywhere in the UK. Find out why it matters.

Not sure whether you need a certified, notarised or apostilled translation? Read my guide: Certified vs Sworn, Notarised, Legalised and Apostilled.

What’s Included in a UK Certified Translation

  • Certificate of Translation: A declaration confirming the translation is a true and correct version of the original.
  • Translator’s Credentials: Contact information along with professional membership details (e.g., MCIL or CIOL) or the translation agency’s information.
  • Signature and Date: Signed and dated by the translator or an authorised project manager.
  • Official Seal or Stamp: The agency’s or translator’s professional stamp.
Sample certificate of translation by Ali Yildirim, Chartered Linguist, showing the signed declaration and translator's stamp
Sample certificate of translation (click to enlarge). Every certified translation comes with a signed, dated declaration and my translator’s stamp.

Documents I translate as a Turkish to English translator

  • Personal documents, including diplomas and academic records, birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, title deeds, medical reports, hospital and medical records, and immigration documents
  • Business documents such as company registration documents, sale contracts, business contracts, employment contracts, notary documents, documents relating to insurance claims arising from accidents in the UK or Türkiye
  • Article and publication translation
  • Business correspondence and survey response translation
  • Translation of interviews for medical products and research

Certified personal document translation

If you need a certified translation for a specific document type, short, one page documents such as diplomas, degree certificates or birth certificates start from £30 per one page document, with a standard 1–2 business day turnaround. Marriage certificates run to several pages and start from £55. Each document has its own page with full details:

Why work with me as your Turkish to English translator

Turkish to English work often involves subtitling, media and time-sensitive projects — like an overnight documentary turnaround for the BBC — as much as standard document translation, so responsiveness matters as much as accuracy. As a Chartered Linguist (CIOL), ITI member and ISO 17100:2015 qualified translator, I bring the same professional standards to this direction of translation as to my English–Turkish work.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a certified translation and a standard translation?

A certified translation comes with a signed statement of accuracy and my Chartered Linguist stamp, confirming it’s a true and complete rendering of the original — this is what UK institutions such as Home Office, HM Passport Office, UKVI, HM Courts & Tribunals, UK ENIC require for official documents. A standard translation, used for correspondence, articles or business documents, doesn’t need this certification. For a fuller explanation, see my guide: Certified vs Sworn, Notarised, Legalised and Apostilled.

How much does a certified document translation cost?

Certified translations of short, one-page documents such as diplomas, degree certificates or birth certificates start from £30 per one page document. This price applies to digitally delivered translations. Apart from specific documents and short, one-page documents, documents with multiple pages are priced per word, at £0.10 per word — get in touch with your document for a fixed price.

Can I get a hard copy with a physical stamp and wet signature?

Yes. If you need a hard copy translation with a physical stamp and wet signature posted to you, there is an additional charge of £15 per order. Hard copy translations are sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24 Hour and Signed For Delivery.

How long does a translation take?

Standard turnaround for certified personal documents is 1–2 business days. For subtitling, transcription and time-sensitive media work, turnaround depends on the project — including same-weekend delivery where needed.

Do you translate documents other than certificates — business or legal documents, for example?

Yes — I regularly translate company registration documents, contracts, employment documents, notary documents, and insurance claim documentation, alongside subtitling, transcription and article translation.

Is a scan of my document enough, or do you need the original?

A clear scan or photograph is normally sufficient for translation. If your specific application requires sight of the physical original, I’ll flag this at the quote stage.

Why should I use a qualified translator for my certified translation?

In the UK, anyone can call themselves a certified translator. If the organisation receiving your document can’t verify who translated it, they may reject it — which can mean delays and paying twice. Choosing a translator who belongs to a recognised body such as the CIOL or ITI gives your translation credentials that anyone can check.

How can I check your credentials?

I’m a Chartered Linguist and member of the CIOL (no. 42759) and a qualified member of the ITI (no. 8695). You can look me up in both bodies’ public directories, and my membership details appear on every certificate of translation I issue.

Turkish to English translator across the UK

Based on the South Coast in Hampshire, I provide Turkish to English (and English to Turkish) translation, copywriting and localisation to clients across the whole of the UK. Because every project is delivered digitally, there’s no difference in turnaround or cost wherever you’re based.

London has the UK’s largest Turkish-speaking community and the highest demand for certified, legal and business translation — but I work with businesses and individuals everywhere, including:

London · Portsmouth · Southampton · Brighton · Bristol · Cardiff · Birmingham · Manchester · Leeds · Liverpool · Sheffield · Nottingham · Newcastle · Edinburgh · Glasgow — and everywhere in between.

Get in touch to discuss your Turkish to English translation project — or browse my full portfolio for more examples.

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Ali gave a fantastic service- I needed my Turkish marriage certificate translated, so that I could register my baby at the registry office under my husbands surname and Ali provided the translated documents for this. He was so informative, prompt and polite with great communication throughout and a real sense of personal service and care. I opted for the digital and printed document, so that we have both options and for when we need it for visa application later on this year. Thanks so much again, would recommend 100%
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I'd definitely recommend Bosphorus Translation to anyone needing certified Turkish translation — professional, reliable, and great value for money.
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Ali Bey’e pasaportumda isim değişikliği yapmak için nüfus kayıt örneği çevirisi için başvurdum. Haftasonu olmasına rağmen 2 gün sonra elime ulaştı. Son derece ilgili ve profesyonel yaklaşımı için çok ama çok teşekkürler.
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I am pleased to recommend their services. The translations were delivered with the utmost professionalism and accepted without issue by the relevant authorities.
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Richard Davis
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Ali is a great guy. Professional, knowledgeable and incredibly conscientious. He takes real pride in his work and has built up an impressive level of expertise over many years. He's also genuinely approachable and someone who cares about doing things properly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ali to anyone looking for a trustworthy and highly experienced translation professional.
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Vaughan Capstick
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As a film maker and writer occassionally looking at overseas locations, actors and accomodation Bosphorus Translation has been the go-to for me and can highly recommend thier services for anyone needing official Turkish translation. Personal and professional.
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Dean Hurley
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Very impressed with professional service provided on time and budget. Would highly recommend Bosphorus for any Turkish translation services.
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Evlilik cüzdanımın İngilizceye çevirisi için Ali Bey’den hizmet aldım. Çok yardımcı oldu, her şey hızlı ve sorunsuz ilerledi. Teşekkür ederim, tavsiye ederim!
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Christopher Hoath
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The translations were accurate and professionally formatted, complete with the translator's certification statement, stamp, and signature, which were accepted without any issues. Highly recommended for anyone needing official Turkish to English certified translation services in the UK. I'll definitely use them again.
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