How to prepare a document for translation
A clear, complete scan helps avoid delay. Check every corner, page, stamp and handwritten note before sending.
Send a complete, clear copy
Photograph or scan every page in full, including the edges, stamps and small print. Do not crop parts that look unimportant; they may be needed to understand or certify the document.
Check names and handwriting
If a name already has an official English spelling, give it to us. Point out any handwriting that is hard to read. If part of the original cannot be read, the translation says so.
Name the organisation and the deadline
Send the receiving organisation’s instructions, your deadline and the country where the document will be used. This helps us choose the right format and confirm the timing.
Before you send
- Put the pages in the right order.
- Check that stamps and notes are legible.
- Send the document only through the secure upload in the quote form.