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English to Italian Translation Services in London and the UK
English to Italian translation services in London and the UK deliver certified, sworn, and notarised documents in 24 hours, ISO 17100 certified, from £30 per page.
- ISO 17100 Certified
- Same-day Turnaround
- 10+ Years
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What we do
Our services
What are English to Italian translation services?
English to Italian translation services convert English source documents into Italian (and Italian into English) using native Italian linguists, then add certified, sworn, notarised, or apostilled wording so UK authorities, the Italian Consulate London, and Italian courts accept the translation as legally valid.
What types of Italian translation certification do UK and Italian authorities accept?
UK and Italian authorities accept four certification levels: standard certified translation, sworn translation (asseverazione) registered in an Italian court, notarised translation with a UK notary public, and notarised translation with an FCDO apostille for use abroad.
Which documents do we translate from English to Italian?
We translate 18 document categories from English to Italian, including birth, marriage and death certificates, criminal record (DBS) certificates, academic transcripts, contracts, patents, medical records, financial statements, court evidence, AIRE forms, and marketing copy.
How much do English to Italian translation services cost in the UK?
English to Italian translation services in the UK cost from £30 per page for standard civil documents and £0.12–£0.18 per source word for business or technical content, with certified, sworn, notarised, and same-day surcharges applied on top.
How fast can you deliver an English to Italian translation?
We deliver standard English to Italian translations within 24 hours for documents under 1,500 words, same-day for orders placed in London before 11:00 GMT, and 48 to 72 hours for sworn translations that require attendance at an Italian court.
How does our English to Italian translation process work?
Our English to Italian translation process runs in five ISO 17100-certified steps: free quote, native Italian linguist translation, second-linguist revision, in-house QA, and issue of the certification, sworn, or notarised statement with signed PDF and posted hard copy.
Professional English-to-Italian document translation in London and the UK covers certified, sworn, notarised, and apostilled outputs accepted by UK authorities, the Italian Consulate in London, Italian courts, and Italian comuni, priced from £30 per page with same-day turnaround for documents under 1,500 words.
What types of Italian translation certification do UK and Italian authorities accept?
UK and Italian authorities accept four certification levels: standard certified translation, sworn translation (asseverazione) registered in an Italian court, notarised translation with a UK notary public, and notarised translation with an FCDO apostille for use abroad. The right level depends on the receiving authority, not the document type.
| Certification level | Issued by | Typical receiving authority | Surcharge from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | ISO 17100 agency statement, signed and stamped | Home Office, UKVI, HMRC, NHS, UK universities, UK courts | Included |
| Sworn (asseverazione) | Translator sworn before an Italian court clerk | Italian tribunali, comuni, prefetture, Ministry of Education | £75 per document |
| Notarised | UK notary public authenticates translator signature | Italian Consulate London, foreign banks, foreign registrars | £85 per signature |
| Notarised + FCDO apostille | UK notary public plus Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Italian authorities under the 1961 Hague Convention | £95 apostille handling |
What is a UK certified Italian translation?
A UK certified Italian translation is a translation accompanied by a signed and stamped statement from an ISO 17100-accredited translation company confirming accuracy, accepted by the Home Office, UKVI, HMRC, NHS, universities, and most UK courts. The statement carries the translator’s name, the company’s accreditation reference, the date, and a declaration that the Italian text is a true and accurate rendering of the English original. Explore the full scope inside our Certified Translation Services in London and the UK.
What is a sworn Italian translation (asseverazione)?
A sworn Italian translation, called asseverazione, is a translation signed in front of a court clerk in an Italian tribunale, required by Italian courts, comuni, prefetture, and the Ministry of Education for documents originating outside Italy. The translator swears an oath, signs a verbale di giuramento, and the court applies a marca da bollo of €16 every four pages. We coordinate asseverazione through partner tribunali in Rome, Milan, and Florence; details and lead times sit on our Sworn Translation Services in London and the UK page.
A notarised Italian translation is a translation signed before a UK notary public, and you need an apostille from the FCDO when the document is used in Italy or another Hague Convention country.
A notarised Italian translation is a certified translation whose signature is authenticated by a UK notary public; an FCDO apostille is added on top when the document must be presented to Italian authorities under the 1961 Hague Convention. The apostille is issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and certifies the notary’s signature, not the translation itself. Full attendance steps and notary fees are on our Notarised Translation Services in London and the UK page.
Which certification does the Italian Consulate in London accept?
The Italian Consulate General in London accepts translations carried out by a translator on its list or by an ISO 17100-accredited agency, and requires an FCDO apostille on the original UK document for most civil-status submissions. The Consulate accepts our agency-certified translations for AIRE updates, marriage publications, and citizenship transmission without further legalisation in most civil-status workflows, provided the underlying UK document carries an FCDO apostille.
Which certification matches which receiving authority?
Use the table below to match certification level to receiving authority: UKVI and Home Office accept certified; Italian courts and comuni require sworn (asseverazione); cross-border civil records require notarised plus FCDO apostille.
| Receiving authority | Required certification | Typical document |
|---|---|---|
| UKVI / Home Office | Certified | Italian birth, marriage, criminal record |
| HMRC / NHS / UK universities | Certified | Tax records, medical letters, transcripts |
| UK courts | Certified (sworn affidavit where requested) | Evidence, judgments, witness statements |
| Italian tribunali | Sworn (asseverazione) | Court evidence, foreign judgments |
| Comuni and prefetture | Sworn (asseverazione) | Marriage publications, residency |
| Italian Ministry of Education | Sworn (asseverazione) + dichiarazione di valore | Degree transcripts, diplomas |
| Italian Consulate London | Certified or notarised + FCDO apostille on original | AIRE, citizenship, civil records |
Which documents can be translated from English to Italian?
We translate 18 document categories from English to Italian, including birth, marriage and death certificates, criminal record (DBS) certificates, academic transcripts, contracts, patents, medical records, financial statements, court evidence, AIRE forms, and marketing copy. Each category maps to a defined certification level and a fixed price band.
What personal and civil documents can be translated into Italian?
Personal and civil documents we translate into Italian include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, DBS criminal record certificates, driving licences, passports, and AIRE registration forms.
- Italian birth certificate translation UK (estratto di nascita) for AIRE and citizenship.
- Italian marriage certificate translation UK for civil registration at the comune.
- Italian criminal record translation UK (DBS basic, standard, enhanced) — see our Background Check Certificate Translation.
- Driving licence, passport bio page, and ID for residency files.
- UKVI visa applications and supporting paperwork — see our Visa Certificate Translation.
- AIRE registration and consular ID renewal forms.
What legal documents can be translated into Italian?
Legal documents we translate into Italian include contracts, powers of attorney, court judgments, witness statements, affidavits, terms and conditions, NDAs, and litigation evidence bundles for Italian courts and UK proceedings. Certified UK legal translation is mandated by UK courts, the Home Office, and HMRC for any foreign-language exhibit submitted in proceedings, and we mirror that standard for Italian-bound files. Drill deeper on our Legal Translation Services in London and the UK page.
What business, technical, and medical documents can be translated into Italian?
Business, technical, and medical documents we translate include annual reports, pitch decks, websites, patents, technical manuals, clinical trial protocols, medical records, drug labelling, marketing campaigns, and e-commerce catalogues. Industry coverage spans legal, medical, finance, automotive and engineering, and marketing. Specialist hubs include Patent Translation Services in London and the UK for IP filings and Marketing Translation Services in London and the UK for transcreation projects across advertising, e-commerce, and brand campaigns.
Pricing
How much do English to Italian translation services cost in the UK?
English to Italian translation services in the UK cost from £30 per page for standard civil documents and £0.12–£0.18 per source word for business or technical content, with certified, sworn, notarised, and same-day surcharges applied on top. Pricing follows the per-word model that dominates the global translation industry, supplemented by a per-page tariff for fixed-format civil certificates.
| Service | Unit | Price (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Certified civil document | Per page | £30 |
| Business or technical content | Per source word | £0.12 |
| Specialist legal, medical, patent | Per source word | £0.18 |
| Sworn translation (asseverazione) | Per document | £75 |
| Notarisation (UK notary public) | Per signature | £85 |
| FCDO apostille handling | Per document | £95 |
| Same-day delivery surcharge | % of base fee | 30% |
What is the per-page price for certified Italian translations?
Per-page pricing for certified Italian translations starts at £30 per page for a single-page civil document (birth, marriage, criminal record), with multi-page discounts applied from the third page onward. A “page” means a standard A4 sheet of up to 250 source words; longer pages roll over into the per-word tariff.
What is the per-word price for business and technical Italian translation?
Per-word pricing for business and technical Italian translation ranges from £0.12 to £0.18 per source word, set by subject-matter complexity (legal, medical, patent) and turnaround (standard, express, same-day). Word count is calculated on the English source, not the Italian target, which protects clients from the natural 15–20% expansion that occurs when English is rendered into Italian.
What surcharges apply for sworn, notarised, and same-day Italian translation?
Surcharges for sworn translation (asseverazione) start at £75 per document, notarisation at £85 per signature, FCDO apostille handling at £95, and same-day delivery at 30% of the base translation fee. Italian tribunale fees (€16 marca da bollo every four pages) and FCDO statutory charges are passed through at cost with the receipt attached to the final invoice.
How fast can you deliver an English to Italian translation?
We deliver standard English to Italian translations within 24 hours for documents under 1,500 words, same-day for orders placed in London before 11:00 GMT, and 48 to 72 hours for sworn translations that require attendance at an Italian court. Turnaround is tied directly to document length, certification level, and the receiving authority’s requirements — a certified translation accepted by UKVI or the NHS moves faster through our workflow than a sworn asseverazione that must be filed at an Italian tribunale. Knowing which route applies to your document means you can plan your submission with confidence rather than guessing at timelines.
- Same-day (London): Orders confirmed before 11:00 GMT, documents under 1,500 words — signed PDF delivered by 18:00 GMT, with a courier-posted hard copy collectable from our London office by 17:00 GMT. This route is available for the full range of civil documents including birth certificates, marriage certificates, driving licences, and DBS criminal record checks.
- 24 hours: Standard certified translation up to 1,500 source words, covering documents submitted to the Home Office, UKVI, HMRC, NHS, UK courts, and UK universities.
- 48 hours: Certified translation of 1,500–4,000 source words, or notarised translation requiring a UK notary booking. Business and technical content in this band is priced at £0.12–£0.18 per source word, with a fixed price confirmed before work begins.
- 72 hours: Sworn translation (asseverazione) requiring court clerk attendance in Italy, accepted by Italian tribunali, comuni, prefetture, and the Italian Ministry of Education.
- 5–7 working days: Notarised + FCDO apostille combined route — required when an Italian authority demands both a UK notary signature and the apostille issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
All deadlines are fixed at the point of quote approval, not estimated. If your document is time-critical — for example, a birth certificate needed for AIRE registration or a nulla osta ahead of a wedding date in Italy — our project managers will identify the fastest compliant route and confirm it in writing before you commit.
How it works
How does the English to Italian translation process work?
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How do you request a free Italian translation quote?
Request a free Italian translation quote by uploading the source document through the on-page form; a project manager replies within 30 minutes with the word count, certification level, fixed price, and delivery deadline. Quotes are fixed, not estimated, so the price you accept is the price you pay — there are no additional charges added after approval. For business and technical documents, our per-word rate runs from £0.12 to £0.18 per source word, while standard civil documents are priced from £30 per page, giving you a clear cost basis before you commit.
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How is translation quality guaranteed under ISO 17100?
We guarantee translation quality under ISO 17100 by assigning a native Italian linguist with subject-matter expertise, a separate second linguist for revision, and a final QA pass against the source, with a documented audit trail for every project. ISO 17100 sets the international requirements for translation process and translator qualifications, including the mandatory second-linguist revision step that distinguishes certified workflows from single-translator output. Combined with our ISO 27001-certified data-handling environment and more than 10 years of delivering translations across the UK, this framework means every translation we issue is both linguistically accurate and procedurally compliant with the expectations of UK and Italian receiving authorities.
Why us
Why choose our English to Italian translation agency in London?
What accreditations back Italian translation work?
Our Italian translation work is backed by ISO 17100 quality-management certification, ISO 27001 information-security certification, membership of UK and Italian professional translator associations, and 10+ years of London-based delivery. ISO 27001 governs how source documents, personal data, and corporate IP are stored, transferred, and deleted across the project lifecycle.
Who are our English to Italian translators?
Our English to Italian translators are native Italian speakers based in the UK and Italy, each with a translation degree, 5+ years of specialised experience in legal, medical, technical, or marketing content, and a signed confidentiality agreement. The native-language principle is endorsed by professional bodies as the most reliable route to natural register and accurate terminology, and we apply it to every Italian-target project without exception.
The five most asked questions about English to Italian translation services cover the best translator choice, document cost, hourly translator rates in the UK, translation cost in Italy, and free translation apps; each answer is grounded in current UK market rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do you order an English to Italian translation today?
Order an English to Italian translation today by uploading your document through the quote form, approving the fixed price within 30 minutes, and receiving the certified, sworn, or notarised translation by signed PDF and posted hard copy from our London office. The process is designed to be straightforward whether you are an individual submitting a birth certificate to the Italian Consulate General in London, a business preparing contracts for the Italian market, or a law firm filing sworn translations at an Italian tribunale. Every order is handled inside our ISO 17100-certified workflow with ISO 27001-certified data handling, so your documents are secure from upload through to delivery.
- Upload your source document through the secure on-page form to get a free, no-obligation quote. The form accepts English or Italian originals across all document categories — civil documents such as birth, marriage, death, divorce, DBS criminal record, driving licence, and AIRE paperwork, as well as business, legal, technical, and academic content.
- Approve the fixed quote — returned within 30 minutes — confirming the word count, certification level (certified, sworn asseverazione, notarised, or notarised + FCDO apostille), fixed price, and delivery deadline. Standard civil documents are priced from £30 per page; business and technical content runs from £0.12 to £0.18 per source word.
- Translation and certification are completed by a native Italian linguist and a second independent reviser under our ISO 17100-certified process, with a final QA pass by a project manager before the certification statement is attached.
- Receive the signed PDF on the agreed deadline — same-day for documents under 1,500 words ordered before 11:00 GMT, or within 24–72 hours depending on certification level and document length.
- Collect or receive the posted hard copy from our London office, or have it dispatched by tracked courier to any address across the UK — ready to submit to the Home Office, UKVI, HMRC, NHS, a UK court or university, or any Italian authority that requires a physical certified document.
If you are unsure which certification level your receiving authority requires, our project managers will advise you at the quote stage at no extra charge. With over 10 years of experience delivering translations accepted by UK and Italian authorities, we have the institutional knowledge to steer you to the right solution the first time.
How much should I pay someone to translate a document?
Professional document translation in the UK costs between £0.10 and £0.20 per source word, depending on the language pair, subject matter, and turnaround time. English to Italian is a widely available language pair, so rates tend to sit at the lower-to-mid end of that range. Certified or sworn translations for legal, medical, or official documents (such as birth certificates or contracts) can attract a premium. Most agencies also apply a minimum project fee — £30–£60 — for very short documents.
How much do translators charge per hour UK?
Freelance translators in the UK charge between £30 and £60 per hour, while professional translation agencies may quote hourly rates for tasks such as editing, proofreading, or interpreting rather than document translation. For written translation, most UK agencies and translators prefer per-word pricing, as it is more transparent and predictable for clients. Specialist fields — such as legal, medical, or technical translation — can push rates toward the higher end of the range due to the subject-matter expertise required.
How much does it cost to translate a document in Italy?
In Italy, professional translation services cost between €0.10 and €0.18 per word for standard language pairs such as English to Italian. Certified translations (traduzioni giurate or asseverate) required for official use — court documents, immigration papers, or academic certificates — involve additional fees for the translator’s oath before a tribunal, adding €50–€150 to the total cost. If you need a document translated from English for use in the UK, a London-based professional agency familiar with both markets is often the most practical and cost-effective solution.