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Chinese Translation Services UK For Mainland, Hong Kong And Taiwan Papers

Hukou booklets from Shanghai, birth certificates from Hong Kong and licences from Taipei all reach our desk. Our Chinese translation services convert each one into precise English, with seals translated and names in passport order.

  • Certified Chinese pages from £24.99
  • Simplified and Traditional scripts both covered
  • Fixed quote within one hour, booklet pages confirmed first
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Chinese Documents We Receive From

  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Taiwan
  • Macau
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia

中文Reasons To Order

Certified Chinese Translation For ILR, Citizenship, Deposits And Car Hire

Chinese records reach us for five main reasons, from settlement to car hire abroad. Select yours below. Each Chinese to English translation is prepared around the checks that particular reader makes.

Settlement Files With Custody Orders

Children's ILR files often include a custody order from Taiwan or Hong Kong in Traditional script. We prepare ILR document translation for the Home Office with a full certification statement and every court seal translated.

Usually sent

  • Custody order
  • Hukou booklet
  • Birth certificate
  • Notarial certificate
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中文Document Types

Chinese Document Translation: Hukou, Notarial Certificates And Judgments

Chinese paperwork comes as booklets, cards and long notarial sets. The cards below cover most orders. Every Chinese certificate translation keeps serial numbers, red seals and booklet page order exactly as issued.

  • 01

    出生医学证明

    Medical Certificate Of Birth

    The birth record issued by the hospital in China. It names the child, both parents and the place of birth, and carries a serial number we copy exactly.

  • 02

    出生登記冊內記項的核證副本 (出世紙)

    Hong Kong Birth Certificate

    Printed in English and Chinese, yet some entries appear only in Chinese. Our Hong Kong birth certificate translation for HMPO covers those parts for passports, provisional licences or banks.

  • 03

    户口簿

    Household Register Booklet

    Lists everyone registered at one address, page by page. Usually only the front pages and the pages for people in your application need translating, which keeps costs down.

  • 04

    公证书

    Notarial Certificate

    Chinese notary offices issue these to confirm births, marriages, degrees or a clean record. We translate the notary's statement, the reference number and every seal.

  • 05

    结婚证

    Red Marriage Booklet

    A small red booklet, with one copy for each spouse. We translate every page, including the photo page details and the registration office seal.

  • 06

    民事判决书

    Civil Judgment

    Divorce rulings can run to many pages of facts and orders. Our divorce certificate and judgment translation keeps the court name, case number and orders easy to follow.

  • 07

    机动车驾驶证

    Mainland Licence And Supplementary Page

    Shows the permitted vehicle class, first issue date and validity period. We translate the card and its supplementary page, laid out to match the original.

  • 08

    银行对账单

    Statement From A Chinese Bank

    Used for deposits, visas and tax checks. Every date, amount, currency and account holder name stays exactly as printed, line by line.

中文Official Terms

Official Chinese Translation Terms From Booklets And Notary Offices

A short list of formal terms covers most Chinese civil documents. Here is the English we use for each. Fixing these choices early keeps any professional Chinese translation consistent across booklets, certificates and judgments.

中文 termIn EnglishGood to know
出生医学证明Medical certificate of birthThe hospital-issued birth record used across mainland China.
户口簿Household register bookletRecords everyone registered at one household address.
居民身份证Resident identity cardThe mainland ID card, with an 18-digit number.
公证书Notarial certificateIssued by a notary office to confirm a fact or document.
结婚证Marriage certificateRed booklet issued to each spouse at registration.
民事判决书Civil judgmentCourt decision used in divorce, custody and money disputes.
公章Official sealRed round seal showing which office issued the page.
民國Minguo (Republic of China) yearUsed in Taiwan. Add 1911 to find the Western year.

Not Sure Which Booklet Pages Count?

Upload the whole hukou or marriage booklet. We point out the pages most offices need and price only those, before you pay anything.

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中文Scripts And Calendars

Chinese Translator UK For Both Scripts And The Minguo Calendar

Chinese comes in two scripts and several naming systems, and calendars differ too. Where a document was issued changes how we render it. We handle Simplified and Traditional Chinese translation alike.

  • 01

    Simplified Script From China

    Records from China use Simplified characters and Pinyin spellings. Many are notarial certificates from a local notary office, and we translate the notary's own wording in full.

  • 02

    Traditional Script From Hong Kong And Macau

    These records often print English beside the Chinese. We translate the Chinese parts and check that the printed English agrees, noting any difference. Names usually follow Cantonese romanisation, such as Wong or Chan.

  • 03

    Taiwan's Minguo Calendar

    Taiwanese documents count years from 1912, so 民國113年 is 2024. We give both years side by side, a habit our professional document translators keep for every calendar conversion.

  • 04

    Singapore And Malaysia

    Most official records there are in English or Malay. Chinese appears on some school, clan and family documents, usually in Simplified script, and we translate those like any other certified document.

中文Into Chinese

Certified Translation Into Chinese For Offices In China

Fewer orders go from English into Chinese, and the right route depends on where the papers will be read. Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan each follow different rules, stamps and scripts.

  • EN 中文

    Mainland China: Apostille First

    China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023, so many UK documents now take an FCDO apostille instead of embassy legalisation. Some mainland offices still want a local translation, so ask them first.

  • EN 中文

    Hong Kong: Traditional Script

    Hong Kong accepts apostilles and writes in Traditional characters. Many offices there also read English, so check whether a Chinese version is really needed before paying for one.

  • EN 中文

    Taiwan: Separate Authentication

    Taiwan is not part of the Apostille Convention, so UK papers are usually authenticated through the Taipei Representative Office. We translate into Traditional script and can show Minguo years if asked.

中文Fixed Fees

Simplified And Traditional Chinese Price List For The UK

One fixed figure arrives before you commit, whichever script you hold. The Chinese translation fee rises only with pages or certification level. Most UK offices, including the Home Office, usually accept the certified option.

  • Certified

    £24.99per Chinese page

    • Signed statement, stamp and reference
    • Suits the Home Office, DVLA and banks
    • Seals translated in brackets

  • Sworn

    £39.99per Chinese page

    • UK sworn declaration by the translator
    • For UK courts that want a sworn form
    • Passport name order kept

  • Notarised

    £69.99per Chinese document

    • A notary seals the translator's signature
    • Asked for by some lenders and firms
    • Apostille would be the following tier

  • Apostille

    £129.99per Chinese document

    • Notary and FCDO apostille, both in this fee
    • Charged over and above the pages
    • For use in China and other countries

Your fixed quote arrives within one hour. Card payment only after you agree.

中文Online Order

Online Chinese Translator Service, Checked Character By Character

The whole job runs online. Booklets need a little extra care, so we confirm pages before pricing. Ordering a Simplified or Traditional Chinese translation starts with clear photos, and nothing else is needed from you.

  1. 1

    Photograph Every Booklet Page

    Include covers and every page with a seal. Add the passport spelling and name order for each person.

  2. 2

    Confirm Pages And Price

    For hukou booklets we confirm which pages you need. A fixed price and delivery time follow within the hour.

  3. 3

    Translate, Then Cross-Check

    A first linguist translates. A different linguist checks each ID number, seal and Minguo year against your photo.

  4. 4

    Receive A Signed PDF

    The certified file arrives by email, ready to upload. A signed paper copy is posted on request.

Collecting A Hire Car Soon?

Tell us your pick-up date when you upload the licence. A Chinese licence is normally returned within 24 hours, and urgent same-day work is agreed with you before checkout.

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中文Customer Feedback

Chinese To English Translation Stories From UK Applicants And Travellers

Applicants, parents and travellers describe working with a certified Chinese translator below, from hukou pages to an Italian licence version. Find the story closest to your own paperwork and see how it went.

01/ 15 reviews

  • Would Use Again These Type Of Translation

    The process felt clear and human, not rushed. The sworn translation was accepted without follow-up, and that tells you everything. I would use the service again.

    MS Mehul ShahWembley, London · Customer review

  • Reliable for Official Use

    I needed sworn translations for official submission. The documents were prepared correctly and accepted straight away. Simple, reliable and stress-free.

    DM David MorleyBanbury, Oxfordshire · Customer review

  • Made Things Less Uncertain

    I wasn’t fully sure what was required. That’s common. Things were explained clearly and handled with care. The final document was accepted without problems.

    YH Yara HaddadKensington, London · Customer review

  • Clear and Correct

    I needed sworn translations for UK use and wanted them done properly. The work was accurate, clearly certified and accepted without extra checks.

    SM Stefan MüllerHammersmith, London · Customer review

  • Smooth, Quiet Process

    The whole process felt smooth and calm. No confusion, no chasing. The sworn translation arrived on time and was accepted without questions.

    EL Edward LangleyCanterbury, Kent · Customer review

  • Accepted for Government Use

    I needed sworn translations for a government submission. The documents were prepared correctly and accepted without issues. There was no need for extra explanation.

    FB Farzana BegumBarking, London · Customer review

  • Timing Was Spot On

    I was working with a tight deadline & couldn’t risk any delays. The sworn translation arrived on time & was accepted immediately. That kept everything on track.

    MS Matthew SinclairWoking, Surrey · Customer review

  • Worked for University Use

    I needed sworn translations for university documents. The wording was clear and the certification was correct. They were accepted without hesitation, which helped things move forward.

    IC Isabella ContiOxford, Oxfordshire · Customer review

  • Gave Me Confidence

    The document looked official and well prepared. I felt confident submitting it. Sometimes that feeling matters. It was accepted without any concerns from the authority.

    CL Christopher LaneCambridge, Cambridgeshire · Customer review

  • Clear Updates Along the Way

    I was kept informed throughout, which I appreciated. The sworn translation arrived as promised and met UK rules. It was accepted without follow-up, making the whole thing feel easy.

    PV Poonam VermaHounslow, London · Customer review

  • Right the First Time

    The documents needed to be done again. Not this time. The sworn translation was correct on the first try and accepted straight away. That alone saved time and stress.

    BH Benjamin HoltSt Albans, Hertfordshire · Customer review

  • Care With Personal Documents

    These were personal documents, not just papers. They were handled with care and translated correctly. The sworn translation was accepted without questions, which gave me real peace of mind.

    NA Noor AhmedIlford, London · Customer review

  • Helped With Property Papers

    Property paperwork already has enough pressure. I needed sworn translations done properly. Everything was handled carefully and accepted without delay, which kept things moving smoothly.

    LR Lucia RomanoRichmond, London · Customer review

  • Felt Human, Not Rushed

    Sometimes services feel rushed. This didn’t. Communication stayed clear, the document looked right and it was accepted without questions. That balance between calm and professional made a difference.

    ML Marcus LlewellynCardiff, Wales · Customer review

  • No Problems at Submission

    I needed sworn translations for legal submission. The documents arrived on time and were certified correctly. I submitted them and didn’t hear anything back — which, in this case, was perfect.

    JP Jonathan PierceNewbury, Berkshire · Customer review

中文Buyer Questions

Chinese Certified Translation Doubts On Seals, Names And Hukou Pages

Buyers ordering Chinese translation tend to ask about notary pages, name order, hukou pages and tight deadlines. Plain answers to each sit below. Need a different answer? Message the team on WhatsApp.

My Chinese Notarial Certificate Already Has An English Page. Do I Still Need A Certified Translation?
In many cases, yes. The notary's English page belongs to the Chinese notarial set and is not a UK certified translation, so many UK offices want our translator's signed declaration instead. Check your office's guidance first; if it accepts the notary's version, you save the cost.
Which Order And Spelling Will You Use For My Chinese Name?
We follow your passport exactly, including whether the family name comes first. If the document shows an older spelling, we still use the passport version and can add a note linking the two.
Do All Pages Of My Hukou Booklet Need Translating?
Rarely all of them. Many offices need only the cover, the household head's page and the pages of people in your application. Check your guidance, tell us which pages, and we price only those.
Can You Translate My Chinese Driving Licence Into Italian Instead Of English?
Yes. We translate Chinese licences into Italian and other languages for car hire. China does not issue International Driving Permits, and some countries want a translation from a specific body, so check with the rental company first.
My Gift Letter Is In English But The Bank Statements Are In Chinese. What Do I Pay For?
Only the Chinese pages. An English gift letter needs no translation, so we quote for the statements alone. Your solicitor can then file our translations alongside the letter.
My ILR Upload Is Due Tomorrow. Can You Translate Chinese Documents The Same Day?
A same-day option is available for short documents, confirmed before you pay. Put the deadline in your upload message, and we confirm it before you pay. A long court judgment may need more time, and we say so upfront.
Are The Red Seals On My Chinese Documents Translated Or Just Mentioned?
Translated. We render the words inside each seal in brackets, for example [Seal: Notary Office of Haidian District], so the reader knows who stamped the page. A seal too faint to read is noted as such.

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