German to English - Change of Name Document Translation

Change of Name Document Translation German to English

Many people are not aware that there are no certified or sworn translators in the UK. For a change of name document translation German to English to be approved by the UK government, all qualified translators must be members of a professional institute like the Chartered Institute of Linguists or the Institute of Translation and Interpreting certify their own translations. These translations are accepted by the Home Office and all other UK government bodies for all requirements, including for visa applications.

The Home Office approves certified document translations of all official documents provided by a UK-based professional translator if:

• the translator is a full member of an official professional language organisation, for example the Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI) or the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL).
• the translator works for a language agency that belongs to the Association of Translation Companies.

Home Office guidance for change of name document translations German to English

Home Office guidance for certified translations of official documents from German into English states:

If you need to provide a certified translation of an official document that’s not written in English or Welsh

• the translation must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. Each translation must include:

• it must include confirmation from the translator that the translation is an accurate rendering of the original document
• it must show the date of translation
• It requires the translator’s full name and signature. A stamp is not needed.
• It must evidence the translator’s qualifications and professional affiliation
• It must include the translator’s contact information

Full information on translations accepted by the Home Office can be read on page 48 in this pdf file.

Professional Government Approved Document Translation

As a professional translator for German to English I specialise in the certified translation of official documents. Additionally, I offer certified translations of documents from English into German, provided the documents are submitted through the German Embassy.

Official Certified Document Translation

My certified translations of official documents are accepted by the UK Home Office, all UK Government Departments, UK NARIC, HM Passport Office,  Embassies, UK insurance companies and banks, as well as schools and universities.

Explore my certification pages for detailed information on the rules and regulations governing the certified translation of bank statements from German into English.