Since 1995 - ITI certified - Registered with gov.uk - Immediate quote - Birth/Marriage Certs - Academic Diplomas/Transcripts - Police/Medical/Bank Records amongst others - Fast delivery - Digital and Physical delivery - Spanish & Portuguese Certified Translations of Personal/Company Documents - Falo português - Hablo español

I work as a freelance translator/proofreader under the name C.O.L. Translations. I am certified by the ITI in 5 language pairs: Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Africa), Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Latin American) to English. I have qualified for ISO 17100 certification, the internationally recognised standard for translation services. I am registered as a professional translator with the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). I have extensive experience translating personal and company documents for private clients and translation agencies from all over the world.  I can help you with certified translations for the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the USA and Portugal amongst others.

My specialities are Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Civil Partnership Certificates, Divorce Certificates, Death Certificates, Criminal Record Checks, University Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts, Secondary School Certificates, Secondary School Transcripts, Bank Statements, Identity Cards, Driving Licences, Company Registration Certificates, Income Tax Returns, Social Security Statements, Sworn Statements, Political Asylum Applications, Authorisations for children to travel, Medical Records, Vaccination Certificates, Visa Support Declarations, Court Documents, Court Decisions, and Contracts amongst others.

I provide translations for documents from the following Spanish speaking countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela; and from the following Portuguese speaking countries: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guinea Bissau, Macau, Mozambique, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe.

The majority of my clients contact me for help with Applying for Visas (UK Visas and Immigration - UKVI), Applying for Passports (HM Passport Office - HMPO), Validating Academic Certificates to continue studying (UK ENIC or UK universities) or to practice their profession in another country (i.e. General Medical Council - GMC). I have never had a translation rejected by the UK authorities.

I provide digital translations (PDF) and/or physical translations (printed). My digital translations include digital signatures, ITI seals and translator stamps which can all be verified electronically as they include Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES). These digital translations are not a simple scan of the paper translation, they are a different version so that they can be verified electronically by the receiving authority. My physical translations include ink signatures and stamps, an embossed seal, and the official ITI adhesive seal. Physical translations are sent by registered mail and I will provide you with the tracking number, or you can collect your translation in person. Both digital and physical  translations include a one-page Translator's Declaration.

Contact me by email at [email protected] or by WhatsApp on +351 925 106 403 or +55 11 99576 9464 for a quote and I will respond quickly. You can write to me in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Normally, I can do your translation based on a digital copy (scan or photo) of your document, you don’t need to send me the original by post. I can normally deliver your translation the same day or within 24 hours of you approving the price, for longer documents it may take a few days, but I will keep you informed.

You can pay me in pounds, euros, reais or US dollars and I accept bank transfer, Wise, Revolut, BIZUM, MBWAY or PIX amongst others.

About me

I was born in Edinburgh but hold dual British and Brazilian nationalities. I have lived in the UK, Spain, Brazil, Germany and currently live in Portugal, so I am familiar with the difficulties faced when immigrating to other countries.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, a Master's Degree in Translation from the University of Porto, a Master's Degree in IT from the University of Glasgow, a Diploma in Spanish Language (Level C2) from the University of Seville, a Diploma in Portuguese Language (Level C2) from the Brazilian Ministry of Education, and a Diploma in Portuguese Language (Level C2) from the University of Lisbon. I am also a member of the Brazilian Translator's Association (ABRATES) Member No. 6629, the Portuguese Translator's Association (APT) Member No. 2081, the Portuguese Association of Translation and Interpreting Professionals (APTRAD) Member no. 806, the Spanish Translator's Association (ASETRAD) Member No. 3970 and the American Translator's Association (ATA) Member No. 25309.

Please get in touch and it will be my pleasure to help you!