Certifying a translation

Members and Fellows can certify their own translations for official use, such as visa applications or court documents. Associates and Students can't.

The certification statement

Add a signed statement saying that the translation is true and accurate, with the date, your full name, membership grade and number, and contact details.

Certification stamp

An SFTI certification stamp costs £35 from the members' shop. It is only valid while your membership is current.

Questions

Can I certify a translation done by someone else?

No. You can only certify translations you have done or fully checked yourself.

Good to know

• The Professional Practice helpline can talk through a tricky situation before it becomes a problem.
• Keep written records of instructions and agreements with clients; they matter if anything goes wrong.
• Panels of the Professional Conduct Committee always include at least one lay member.

Downloads

• Complaints procedure (PDF, 220 KB) (members only)
• Guidance on machine translation and AI (PDF, 160 KB)

Page last reviewed 1 August 2026