Certified Japanese Translation Services in London
Japanese is one of the world’s most complex written languages, using three distinct scripts — hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Certified translation of Japanese documents requires specialist linguists with formal qualifications and deep cultural knowledge. TJURADO provides expert certified Japanese translation in London for all official purposes.
Japanese Documents We Translate
- Japanese passports and residence cards (在留カード)
- Family register extracts (戸籍謄本 / 戸籍抄本)
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates
- Academic transcripts and university degree certificates
- Professional licences and qualifications
- Employment contracts and company documents
- Medical records and hospital reports
- Bank statements and financial documents
- Court documents and legal judgements
- Driving licences for DVLA exchange
- Criminal record certificates (犯罪経歴証明書)
- Property documents and contracts
The Japanese Koseki (Family Register)
The Japanese family register system (戸籍, koseki) is unique to Japan and contains comprehensive civil registration information for individuals and their families. Koseki documents — including the koseki tohon (full family register) and koseki shohon (individual extract) — are commonly required for UK immigration, marriage, and legal proceedings. Our Japanese translators have extensive experience with koseki documents and produce translations that are fully comprehensible to UK authorities.
Japanese Business Document Translation
London has a significant Japanese business community, including major corporations, trading houses, and financial institutions. We provide certified translations of business documents for Japanese companies operating in London, including corporate filings, contracts, board resolutions, and regulatory submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle kanji characters with multiple possible readings?
Our Japanese translators are trained to identify the correct reading based on context, particularly for names where kanji can have multiple readings. Where ambiguity exists, we note it and use the most contextually appropriate reading.
Can you translate a Japanese driving licence for DVLA exchange?
Yes. Japan is on the DVLA’s list of countries whose licences can be exchanged for a UK licence, and our certified translations of Japanese driving licences are accepted by the DVLA.
Contact TJURADO for expert certified Japanese translation in London. Precision, speed, and complete reliability for all your Japanese document needs.
Need a Certified Translation in London?
TJURADO delivers fast, accurate translations accepted by the Home Office, UK Courts, DVLA, NHS, and all major institutions. Available 24/7.
