Why Translation AZ
How We Work
ISO 17100ITICIOLUKVI Accepted
Our translation process is built around ISO 17100. This page explains exactly how a project moves through Translation AZ, from submission to certified delivery.
Every step is designed around two priorities: the accuracy your regulated industry demands, and the turnaround your deadline requires.
Our ISO 17100 Process
- Step 1: Submit Your Project — Upload documents through our secure quote form or email directly. Tell us the languages, purpose (UKVI, court, MHRA, procurement), deadline, and any specific requirements.
- Step 1: Submit Your Project — Upload documents through our secure quote form or email directly. Tell us the languages, purpose (UKVI, court, MHRA, procurement), deadline, and any specific requirements.
- Step 2: Quote Within 2 Hours — Detailed quote with word count, pricing, turnaround, translator qualifications, and certification type. No hidden fees.
- Step 2: Quote Within 2 Hours — Detailed quote with word count, pricing, turnaround, translator qualifications, and certification type. No hidden fees.
- Step 3: Translator Assignment — Qualified under ISO 17100, specialist in the subject matter, native speaker of the target language. A MHRA submission goes to a pharma regulatory translator, not a general medical translator.
- Step 3: Translator Assignment — Qualified under ISO 17100, specialist in the subject matter, native speaker of the target language. A MHRA submission goes to a pharma regulatory translator, not a general medical translator.
- Step 4: Translation — Translator works from the source with client glossaries, style guides, and reference materials.
- Step 4: Translation — Translator works from the source with client glossaries, style guides, and reference materials.
- Step 5: Independent Review — A second qualified linguist reviews the entire translation. Mandatory under ISO 17100, not optional.
- Step 5: Independent Review — A second qualified linguist reviews the entire translation. Mandatory under ISO 17100, not optional.
- Step 6: Quality Assurance — Formatting verification, numerical verification, completeness check, and certification preparation.
- Step 6: Quality Assurance — Formatting verification, numerical verification, completeness check, and certification preparation.
- Step 7: Certified Delivery — UKVI-accepted certification with translator credentials and ITI/CIOL references. Notarised copies and apostille-ready formatting available.
- Step 7: Certified Delivery — UKVI-accepted certification with translator credentials and ITI/CIOL references. Notarised copies and apostille-ready formatting available.
Turnaround Times
Standard: 24-72 hours depending on volume and complexity.
Single certificates: typically 24 hours.
Rush/same-day: available. We confirm feasibility within 1 hour.
Large projects: phased delivery aligned with your production timeline.
Confidentiality and Security
- NDAs signed by every translator and reviewer
- NDAs signed by every translator and reviewer
- Encrypted file transmission
- Encrypted file transmission
- Access restricted to assigned project team
- Access restricted to assigned project team
- Conflict-of-interest screening for legal and financial work
- Conflict-of-interest screening for legal and financial work
- Security-vetted translators for classified government work
- Security-vetted translators for classified government work
- Secure destruction upon completion
- Secure destruction upon completion
- Professional Indemnity and Cyber Liability insurance
- Professional Indemnity and Cyber Liability insurance
Ready to Start a Project?
Submit your documents for a free quote. We respond within 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do you respond to quotes?
Within 2 hours during business hours.
What if I'm not satisfied?
We investigate promptly. Revisions at no additional cost.
Volume discounts?
Yes. Volume-based pricing and dedicated account management.
Start Your Project
Submit your documents for a free quote. We respond within 2 hours.