Frequently Asked Questions

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a statement confirming that it has been translated accurately and professionally. Certified translations are often required by courts, solicitors, employers, universities, public authorities, embassies and other official organisations.

A sworn translation is a translation completed or certified by a translator with the required authority or status in the relevant country. For example, Romanian sworn translations may be required for documents used before Romanian authorities, while Spanish sworn translations may be required for documents submitted in Spain.

You need an Apostille if a UK document is going to be used abroad. The Apostille confirms the authenticity of the signature, seal or stamp on the document. If you are not sure, send us the document and tell us where it will be used.

Some documents need to be notarised before they can be Apostilled. This depends on the type of document and where it will be used. We can help you understand the usual order of steps and, where needed, assist with notarisation arrangements.

This depends on the requirements of the receiving country or authority. In many cases, the document may need to be notarised and Apostilled first, and then translated so that the translation includes the Apostille certificate, stamps, seals and notarial wording.

Yes. Manchester Speak is on the UK Government's list of next-day legalisation service providers, allowing us to assist quickly when documents need to be legalised urgently.

Yes. We can arrange DHL Express courier delivery abroad where required.

Yes. Our Tradregat service specialises in Romanian-English and English-Romanian document translation, including sworn Romanian translations and documents for Romanian authorities.

Yes. We work with sworn Spanish translators and can assist with documents for Spanish authorities, including visas, residency, property purchases, business matters and notarial procedures.

No. Manchester Speak does not provide legal advice. However, where legal advice is needed, we may be able to point clients towards specialist lawyers, notaries or other suitable professionals.

Yes. We translate court bundles, witness statements, court orders, judgments, evidence, exhibits, legal correspondence and other legal documents.

Yes. We regularly work with solicitors, law firms, notaries, businesses, charities, local authorities and public sector organisations.