Witness Statement Translation Services
Professional translation of witness statements and depositions for solicitors, legal teams, individuals and proceedings where evidence needs to be understood or submitted in another language.
We can translate existing statements into English or another target language and prepare certified translations where certification is requested. Tell us the language pair, intended use and deadline so we can scope the work correctly.
Clear translation for legal review and submission
Witness evidence often depends on precise chronology, names, dates and factual wording. The translation should preserve those details without adding interpretation that is not present in the source.
Suitable for solicitor, court and case-file requirements.
Certification can be supplied where requested.
Case material is treated as sensitive project information.
Statements for proceedings
Translation of witness evidence required for court, tribunal or other formal legal use.
Case preparation
Statements translated for review, disclosure, instructions and preparation of multilingual matters.
Formal translation
Certified translations prepared when a receiving organisation asks for certification details.
Witness statements can be central to a legal case
A witness may give their account in a language they are more comfortable using, while the legal team or receiving body needs an English version. In other cases, an English statement may need translating for a witness, overseas lawyer or authority.
Civil matters
Witness statements connected with disputes, claims, housing, employment, property and other civil proceedings.
Family matters
Statements and supporting evidence used in family proceedings where one or more parties use another language.
Criminal matters
Translation of witness or evidential material for legal representatives and case preparation, subject to the requirements of the matter.
International cases
Evidence moving between jurisdictions where an English or foreign-language translation is needed for review or submission.
What needs particular care in a witness statement
Witness statements are factual records. The translation should reflect the source faithfully, including wording that may be repetitive, informal or specific to the witness.
- Names, dates, times and locations
- Chronology of events and sequence of actions
- Quoted speech and references to other people
- Exhibits, document references and numbered paragraphs
- Formatting that helps legal teams compare source and translation
What to send us
A complete and legible source document makes it easier to quote accurately and avoid missing pages or exhibits.
- The complete witness statement or deposition
- The source and target language
- The intended use or receiving organisation
- Your required deadline
- Any certification, formatting or translator-statement requirement you have been given
Certified translation and legalisation are not the same thing
Different courts, solicitors and authorities can ask for different supporting formalities. We recommend following the instructions given for your particular matter rather than assuming every witness statement needs the same treatment.
Certified translation
A translation can be supplied with certification details confirming the translation and its accuracy.
Translator statement
Some matters may require a specific declaration or translator information. Send us the wording or court instructions if you have them.
Notarisation
Notarisation is a separate process and should only be added when the receiving body actually requests it.
Apostille
An apostille relates to legalisation of eligible documents and is not automatically required simply because a witness statement is translated.
Translation support for ongoing legal files
We can support legal teams that need witness statements translated alongside other case documents or interpreting requirements. If the work is Legal Aid funded, provide the relevant case information and requested scope so the quotation can be prepared appropriately.
How witness statement translation works
A simple four-step workflow keeps the source material, instructions and final certified version organised.
Send the statement
Provide the complete document and tell us the language pair and intended use.
Confirm scope
We review word count, formatting, certification requirements and deadline before confirming the quote.
Translate and review
The statement is translated with names, dates, paragraph numbering and legal context checked carefully.
Certify and deliver
The completed translation is prepared in the agreed format and supplied by the arranged delivery method.
Witness statement translation across major language pairs
These are common examples. If your language is not listed here, send it with your enquiry and we can check availability.
Witness statement translation FAQs
Can you translate a witness statement into English?
Yes. We can translate witness statements from many foreign languages into English, subject to document legibility, language availability and the requested deadline.
Can the translation be certified?
Yes. A certified version can be prepared where certification is required. If a court or solicitor has given specific certification wording, send it with your instructions.
Do witness statements always need notarisation?
No. Notarisation is separate from standard certified translation. Add it only where the receiving organisation or legal adviser specifically requires it.
Can you translate exhibits attached to the statement?
Yes. Send all exhibits or referenced documents that need translation so they can be included in the scope and quotation.
Can you handle urgent legal deadlines?
Urgent work may be possible depending on language, length and translator availability. Send the complete material and exact deadline so feasibility can be checked.
Can you help with Legal Aid matters?
Yes, where the project falls within the service scope. Provide the case details and required work so the appropriate Legal Aid quotation can be prepared.
Send your witness statement for a translation quote
Include the language pair, intended use, deadline and any certification instructions. If there are exhibits, appendices or associated documents, send those too so the full scope can be checked.