Certified Translation.
100% Accepted by Government & Embassies.

Certified translation is a translation that comes with an official certification statement and stamp, confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document. In Malaysia and Singapore, certified translations are required by foreign embassies (including in Kuala Lumpur), the Immigration Department, courts, universities, and many government agencies. In Singapore, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and institutions often require certified translation Singapore ICA compliant documents for visa, work pass, and study applications. Our certified translations are accepted by all of these bodies.

We offer a one-stop service: certified translation, notary translation attestation, and MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) endorsement for documents that must be used abroad. Translife has been providing certified translation Malaysia services since 2005, and our team understands the specific requirements of every embassy, government agency, and institution we serve. For official information on document legalisation, see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia. Pricing starts from RM180 per 200-word page, with a RM30/page discount for 4 pages and above. Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, academic transcripts, immigration and visa papers, court documents, and business registrations. Upload your documents for a free quote—we respond within 24 hours.

Certified document translation differs from general translation in that it carries legal weight. The certification statement declares that the translator (or the translation company) vouches for the accuracy and completeness of the translation. This is why government bodies, courts, and embassies insist on official translation from a recognised provider rather than an informal translation by a friend or family member. Without proper certification, your application may be delayed or rejected outright. Translife's certification is backed by our company stamp, the translator's declaration, and—where required—notary and MOFA endorsed translation for international use.

Whether you need a single birth certificate translated for an embassy accepted translation or a full set of corporate documents for regulatory filing, our certified translation service covers it. We handle urgent requests, bulk orders, and complex multi-language projects with the same attention to accuracy and compliance. Our certified translation price is transparent: per-page pricing with no hidden fees, and volume discounts for larger orders.

Certified translation (sometimes called sworn translation Malaysia or official translation Malaysia) is the base: a translation with our company's certification statement and stamp, confirming accuracy. Many embassies, courts, and institutions accept this alone. Notary translation Malaysia (notarised translation) adds a notary public's attestation to the translator's signature—often required for use abroad. This step verifies that the person who signed the certification statement is who they claim to be, adding a layer of legal authentication that foreign authorities recognise.

MOFA endorsement (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is the final step for document legalisation when the document must be used in another country; the ministry verifies the notary's signature so foreign authorities accept it. Some countries additionally require apostille or embassy authentication after MOFA endorsement. The full chain is: certified translation → notary attestation → MOFA endorsement → apostille or embassy stamp.

We do all three in one flow: certified translation first, then notary attestation and MOFA endorsement if your embassy or destination country requires it. We also provide runner services to the notary public, MOFA, embassies, and other government agencies—so you don't have to queue or travel yourself. Upload once, get a full set of attested documents. Our team advises on exactly which level of attestation your destination country requires, so you never over-spend or under-prepare.

We provide certified document translation in over 80 language pairs. The most common requests in Malaysia are Malay to English, Chinese to English, Tamil to English, and Bahasa Indonesia to English—and vice versa. In Singapore, Chinese to English and Malay to English are the most frequently requested pairs for ICA and MOM submissions. We also handle less common pairs such as Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Urdu, Farsi, and African languages. Every certified translation is completed by a native-level translator and reviewed for accuracy before the certification chop is applied.

Our certified translation price starts from RM180 per 200-word page. This includes the translation by a qualified translator, quality review by a second linguist, the official certification statement with company stamp, and digital delivery by email. For orders of 4 pages and above, you save RM30 per page—applicable across all language pairs.

Add-on services are priced separately and include: notary public attestation, MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) endorsement, runner services to embassies and government offices, hard copy printing and courier delivery, and express or same-day turnaround. We quote each add-on transparently so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden administrative or handling fees.

For large projects (e.g. 20+ pages of corporate documents or a full set of immigration papers for a family), we offer project-based pricing that is often more economical than per-page rates. Contact us with your document list and we will provide a tailored quotation. All quotations are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.

United Kingdom: UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requires certified English translations of all non-English documents submitted with visa applications. The translation must include the translator's credentials, confirmation of accuracy, the date of translation, and the translator's contact details. Our certified translation Malaysia output meets all UKVI requirements.

Australia: The Department of Home Affairs accepts certified translations from recognised translation providers. NAATI accreditation is preferred for some categories, but certified translations from professional providers like Translife are accepted for most visa and immigration applications. We can also arrange apostille and MOFA endorsed translation for Australian submissions.

United States: USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires a certified translation with a Certificate of Translation Accuracy signed by the translator. Our certification format meets USCIS standards. For documents being used in U.S. courts or for notarisation in the U.S., additional apostille may be required—we advise on the specific requirements for your case.

UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf States: These countries typically require the full legalisation chain—certified translation, notary translation Malaysia, MOFA endorsement, and embassy authentication. We handle every step and have experience with the specific formatting and attestation requirements of Gulf state embassies in Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore (ICA and MOM): For certified translation Singapore ICA submissions, documents must be translated by a professional translation company with a certification statement. ICA accepts our certified translations for all pass types. MOM (Ministry of Manpower) similarly accepts our certified translations for employment pass, S Pass, and work permit applications. We serve Singapore clients from our Malaysia office with courier delivery included.

Standard turnaround for certified document translation is 3–5 business days. This applies to most personal documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts) of 1–5 pages in common language pairs. Longer documents or less common languages may require additional time, which we communicate clearly in our quotation.

Express turnaround (1–2 business days) is available for urgent applications. If your embassy appointment is approaching or your court filing deadline is imminent, our express service ensures your certified translation is ready in time. Express surcharges are clearly stated in the quotation. For single-page documents in common language pairs, we can often deliver within 24 hours.

Same-day service is available for select document types and language pairs. Contact us before noon and we can often deliver the certified translation by end of business the same day. Same-day availability depends on translator availability and document complexity.

Delivery options: all certified translation Malaysia orders include digital delivery by email (PDF of the certified translation). Hard copies are printed on our company letterhead with the physical certification stamp and sent by courier. Courier delivery within Peninsular Malaysia is free of charge. For Singapore, East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), and international destinations, courier charges are quoted separately. Self-collection from our Subang Jaya office is available during business hours.

For notary translation Malaysia and MOFA endorsed translation, additional processing time of 1–3 business days is typical. Our runner submits documents to the notary public and MOFA on your behalf, and we notify you when the attested documents are ready for collection or courier dispatch.

Businesses in Malaysia and Singapore regularly require certified document translation for cross-border operations. When a Malaysian company sets up a subsidiary in another country, the local authorities typically require certified English translations of the company's SSM registration, memorandum and articles of association, board resolutions authorising the foreign registration, and audited financial statements. Similarly, when a foreign company registers in Malaysia, the Companies Commission (SSM) may require certified Malay translations of the parent company's incorporation documents.

Mergers and acquisitions involving parties in different countries generate large volumes of documents that need certified translation. Due diligence materials, share purchase agreements, regulatory filings, and shareholder communications may all require translation and certification for submission to courts, regulators, or counterparties. Our certified translation Malaysia team handles these projects with dedicated project managers who coordinate terminology consistency across the document set and ensure all certifications are properly formatted for the receiving jurisdiction.

Banking and finance institutions require certified translations of loan agreements, guarantees, security documents, and compliance filings when transactions cross language boundaries. Insurance companies need certified translations of policies, claims, and medical reports when processing international claims. We provide official translation Malaysia for the financial sector with translators who understand financial terminology and regulatory requirements in both Malaysia and Singapore.

Intellectual property filings—patent applications, trademark registrations, and design patents—often require certified translations when filed in countries with different official languages. Our translators handle technical patent language with precision, ensuring that claims and descriptions are accurately rendered without altering the legal scope of the intellectual property. We serve patent attorneys and IP agents across Malaysia and Singapore with sworn translation Malaysia that meets the filing requirements of intellectual property offices worldwide.

Malay to English is the single most requested certified translation Malaysia language pair. Government-issued documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, and SSM company extracts are printed in Bahasa Malaysia and almost always need English translations for overseas use. Our Malay–English certified translators are experienced with the specific formats and terminology used by Malaysian government agencies, ensuring that names, dates, registration numbers, and official titles are rendered accurately.

Chinese to English (Simplified and Traditional) is the second most popular pair. Chinese community members in Malaysia and Singapore frequently require certified document translation of school transcripts, family register documents, and personal certificates originally issued in Chinese. In Singapore, Chinese to English translations are commonly needed for ICA submissions, property transactions, and court filings. We ensure that Chinese names are transliterated consistently according to the client's preferred romanisation (Hanyu Pinyin, Wade-Giles, or local dialect spelling).

Tamil to English, Bahasa Indonesia to English, and Japanese to English round out the top five pairs. Tamil translations serve the Malaysian and Singaporean Indian community for immigration, academic, and employment purposes. Bahasa Indonesia translations are frequently needed by Indonesian nationals living or working in Malaysia and Singapore. Japanese translations serve the large Japanese expatriate community and Malaysian professionals seeking employment or study opportunities in Japan. For all of these pairs, our embassy accepted translation meets the specific requirements of the relevant embassies and institutions. We also handle less common pairs including Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hindi, Burmese, Bengali, Tagalog, and European languages—all to the same government accepted translation standard.