Court Order Translation for UK Visa | Certified, from £17.99

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Court Order translation pricing

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Standard delivery

24-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Official certification included

£17.99per page

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Rush delivery

8-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Priority processing

£29.99per page

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What you receive

What's included with your Court Order translation

UKVI certification: Official UKVI certification. Home Office accepts it for all UK visa and immigration applications.
Complete document package: One PDF: the certification page, a copy of your original, and the English translation.
Quality guarantee: Accurate work, guaranteed, with 2 free revisions included.
All languages supported: We translate court orders from over 90 languages to English.

In detail

About Court Order translation

Court orders encompass a vast range of judicial decisions — from custody arrangements and restraining orders to financial settlements and name changes — and each carries specific legal force that must be preserved in translation. Translating a court order requires deep familiarity with the legal system that produced it, as procedural terminology, judicial hierarchies, and enforcement mechanisms differ fundamentally between jurisdictions.

Key translation challenges

Judicial hierarchy and court naming: A "Tribunal de Grande Instance," "Amtsgericht," or "محكمة الاستئناف" each occupy specific positions within their national court systems. Translators must convey both the court's name and its jurisdictional level, as this affects how much weight UKVI gives the order.
Operative clauses and conditions: The binding portions of a court order — the "dispositif" in French law or "Tenor" in German law — must be translated with absolute precision. Ambiguity in operative clauses could lead to misunderstandings about what the court actually ordered.
Procedural references and case citations: Court orders frequently reference legislation, prior rulings, and procedural codes that are specific to the issuing jurisdiction. These references should be transliterated or rendered in their original form with English descriptions.

UKVI visa requirements

Translated court orders are essential in family visa applications where custody of children is disputed, in cases where name changes have been ordered by a court, or where financial settlements affect the applicant's declared assets. For domestic violence cases relevant to the destitution domestic violence (DDV) concession, court orders such as non-molestation orders require certified translation.

When you need it

Common uses for Court Order translation

Child custody cases
Visa applications
Legal proceedings in UK
Family court matters

Languages

Court Order translation by language

Select your language to get started with your court order translation. Don't see it? We support 90+ languages.

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All supported languages for Court Order translation

Eastern Europe

Baltic

Middle East

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Africa

Caucasus

Central Asia

The certificate

What our certification statement says

Every translation is delivered with a signed certification page, in the wording UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office and UK courts expect to see.

“I, [translator’s full name], certify that I am competent to translate from the source language into English, and that this is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and accurate translation of the original document.”
The statement is followed by the translator’s signature, the date, and our company name and contact details, and the PDF is sealed with a PAdES-LTV digital signature. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

FAQ

Court Order translation FAQs

Can I translate my own court order for a UK visa application?

No. Home Office does not accept self-translated documents, even if you are fluent in both languages. The translation must be produced independently and certified with the translator's declaration, name, signature, and contact details. We provide that certification as standard.

Do I need to submit the original court order with the translation?

Yes. You submit the certified English translation together with a copy of the original court order. Never submit the translation on its own — Home Office matches the translation against the source document.

Is your court order translation UKVI certified?

Yes. Every court order translation is UKVI-certified and meets Home Office rules. You can use it for all UK visa and immigration applications, including spouse visas, work visas, and settlement applications.

How much does court order translation cost?

A court order translation costs £17.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. Rush 8-hour delivery is £29.99 per page. Upload your document to see your exact price right away.

How long does court order translation take?

Standard delivery takes 24 hours. Rush delivery takes 8 hours. We send your certified translation by email as soon as it is ready.

Do I need a certified translation for my court order?

Yes. Home Office requires a certified translation of every court order in a UK visa application. Translations you make yourself, or ones with no certification, are not accepted. We provide the official certification you need.

What information is included in the certification?

The certification confirms the translation is accurate and complete. It shows the translator's credentials, signature, contact details, and the date. It also states that the work meets UKVI rules. It sits on its own page in your PDF.

What types of court orders can you translate?

We can translate all types of court orders, including: Court orders, Legal judgments, Custody orders, Restraining orders, Decree absolute.

Sources

Official guidance & sources

Certified translation requirements for court orders are set by Home Office. We keep our process aligned with the official guidance below.

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