If your proof of address isn’t in English, a certified English translation may be required for verification.
When is it needed?
When your proof of address document is issued in a language other than English.
Documents that may need translation:
- Bank statement
- Utility bill
- Mortgage statement
Who can translate?
A certified or “sworn” translator only.
Translation must include all original document info:
- Full name, address, document type, issuing organisation’s name, and statement/bill date
Plus the following from the translator:
- Confirmation that it’s a true and accurate translation
- Translator’s full name, signature, and date
- Translator’s contact or company details
- Translation agency stamp or letterhead (if applicable)
Submitting your documents:
Provide both the original document and the certified translation — complete, legible, and showing all relevant pages.