NAATI certified translation guides, by document type
Each document type is read differently by the body receiving it. Choose your document to see which original to send, what to check before scanning, and the mistakes that most often lead to a translation being questioned.
- Birth certificateHow to have a birth certificate translated into English with NAATI certification for Australian visa, citizenship and registry lodgement: documents required, checklist and common pitfalls.
- Marriage certificateCertified English translation of a marriage certificate for Australian partner visa and registry use, including related documents, checklist and reasons translations are questioned.
- Transcript and degreeCertified English translation of academic transcripts and degree certificates for Australian universities, skills assessing bodies and skilled visa applications.
- Police clearanceCertified English translation of a police clearance or good conduct certificate for Australian visa character requirements, with validity, checklist and pitfalls.
- Household registration and IDCertified English translation of household registration records and national identity cards for Australian visa, address and relationship evidence.
- Employment referenceCertified English translation of employment reference letters, payslips and tax documents for Australian skills assessment and skilled visa applications.
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Ask on LINE @NAATIReviewed July 2026. General information for document preparation only, not immigration assistance. We are not a registered migration agent (OMARA).