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

Turkish Translator near London: Certified and Chartered

Looking for a professional Turkish translator near London? I’m a Chartered Linguist (CIOL) and MITI-accredited translator providing certified, accurate English to Turkish and Turkish to English translation for businesses, law firms, agencies and private clients across London.

Whether you need a certified Turkish translation for a visa or legal application, technical documentation for an engineering or oil & gas project, or polished Turkish copywriting for a marketing campaign, I deliver translations that read naturally to native Turkish speakers — not machine-translated guesswork.


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.
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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.

Why Choose a Chartered Turkish Translator near London

  • Chartered Linguist (CIOL) — one of the highest professional accreditations in the UK translation industry
  • MITI (Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting) — recognised professional standing
  • Native-level fluency in both English and Turkish, with a specialism in technical, legal and business translation
  • Fast turnaround on certified and standard translations, with quotes usually provided within a few hours
  • Confidential handling of legal, medical, and commercial documents
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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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J Kerten
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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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Didem Demet
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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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Huseyin Gokaslan
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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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Turkish Translation Services for London Clients

Certified Turkish to English Translation

Official, certified English to Turkish and Turkish to English translations accepted by UK Home Office, universities, embassies, courts and other official bodies — ideal for visa applications, academic transcripts, and legal proceedings in London.

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

Legal Turkish Translation

Contracts, court documents, affidavits and legal correspondence translated with precision by a translator experienced in legal terminology and UK/Turkish legal conventions.

Technical & Engineering Turkish Translation

Specialist experience translating technical documentation for the oil & gas and engineering sectors, including a 276-term English–Turkish drilling and well control glossary — trusted for accuracy where terminology precision is critical.

Business & Corporate Turkish Translation

Reports, presentations, marketing materials and internal communications translated to support London-based businesses trading with or operating in Turkey.

Turkish Copywriting & Transcreation

Beyond direct translation, I provide Turkish copywriting and transcreation for brands who need marketing content that resonates culturally — not just linguistically — with a Turkish audience. Experience includes hospitality and consumer-facing sectors.

Trusted by Businesses Working Between the UK and Turkey

I’ve provided translation and copywriting services for clients spanning irrigation and agriculture, hospitality, and oil & gas — sectors where technical accuracy and cultural nuance both matter.

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What your certified translation includes

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.
  • A signed and dated declaration of accuracy, with links to verify my CIOL and ITI membership
  • My official translator’s stamp with my Chartered Linguist details
  • Digital PDF delivery as standard, with signed paper copies posted anywhere in the UK on request

How It Works

  1. Send your document for a free, no-obligation quote
  2. Receive a fixed price and turnaround time — usually within a few hours
  3. Get your certified or standard translation, proofread and formatted to match your original document

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer certified Turkish translation in London? Yes. I provide certified English to Turkish and Turkish to English translations accepted by UK Home Office, universities, and official institutions, delivered digitally or by post to London addresses. For a fuller explanation, see my guide: Certified vs Sworn, Notarised, Legalised and Apostilled.

How much does Turkish translation cost? Certified translations start from £30 per one page document (applies to digitally delivered translations of short, one page documents such as diplomas, degree certificates or birth certificates). A hard copy with a physical stamp and wet signature, posted by Royal Mail Tracked 24 Hour and Signed For Delivery, is an additional £15 per order. Apart from specific documents and short, one-page documents, documents with multiple pages are priced at £0.10 per word. Contact me for a free, fixed-price quote.

How quickly can I get a Turkish translation? Most standard documents are quoted and returned within 24–48 hours. Urgent turnaround is available on request.

Do you translate technical and legal documents? Yes — I specialise in technical (including oil & gas and engineering), legal, and business translation, in addition to certified and general translation.

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.

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Based in the UK and working with clients across London and nationwide, I combine chartered-level accreditation with hands-on industry experience to deliver Turkish translations you can trust.