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Certificates

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Description

Certificate printing should never be an afterthought. Whether you’re recognising success, marking achievement, or issuing an official document, the way your certificate looks and feels speaks volumes. At Better Printing, we offer precise, professional certificate printing and a reliable certificate printing service that reflects the importance of every award, qualification, and milestone.

Looking for certificates to print or need to print a certificate online? We make it easy with our user-friendly platform and expert support. From award certificate printing to custom certificate printing, we ensure every detail—paper, print, and presentation—delivers the impact your moment deserves.

Certificate Printing, Designed For Recognition — Built To Last

Our certificate printing service is flexible, so your documents can match the prestige of the event or award they represent.

  • Sizes: Choose from A5, A4, A3, or go bespoke with custom sizing.
  • Paper Options: From classic silk to 100% recycled, we stock premium materials in weights from 100gsm to 400gsm.
  • Colours: Print in full colour, Pantone, black only, or opt for CMYK + Pantone for extra depth.
  • Foiling Choices: Add shine with gold, silver, copper, or more. Over 10 foiling colours available.
  • Sided Printing: Single or double-sided options to suit design needs.
  • Merged Data: Add individual names or unique identifiers — ideal for batch achievement award or graduation certificate printing.

You get full creative control to match your vision, whether you need a formal professional certificate printing job or a one-off personalised certificate.

Custom Printed Certificate Uses

Certificates can be used in a conventional sense (to award, congratulate or validate) but can also be employed for some more ‘out there’ marketing. Why not provide a certificate of authenticity for your product? Or a certificate of proof of purchase, that your custom can mount on their wall? Include your logo and contact information to make future repeat purchases easy.

When it comes to printing certificates, you don’t have to have identical products. With variable data printing, we can add small changes to each individual product in your print run. As such, we can offer individually numbered certificates – adding to the sense of exclusivity.

Alternatively, if you’re using your certificate as a ‘proof of purchase’ or a ‘thanks for purchasing’ device, why not include individual sale codes, QR codes or coupons to encourage future sales? We also offer gift certificate printing, should you wish to provide a luxury gift certificate to your customers.

Order Your Certificate Printing Today

Make your next award or qualification stand out. Choose certificate printing that delivers quality you can see and feel — with paper, print, and finishing options that show you care. Don’t wait — get your order in today and take pride in every certificate you hand out.

Artwork Templates

Specification

Sizes:

  • A5 148mm x 210mm
  • A4 210mm x 297mm
  • A3 297mm x 420mm
  • Custom sizes

Colour:

  • 4 (full) colour CMYK
  • 5 colour (4 colour CMYK + 1 pantone colour)
  • 6 colour (4 colour CMYK + 2 pantone colours)
  • Pantone colours (upto 5)
  • Black throughout

Material:

  • Uncoated paper (100-400gsm)
  • Silk paper (100-400gsm)
  • Premium uncoated paper (100-400gsm)
  • 100% recycled (100-350gsm)

Finishing:

  • Trimmed to final size.

Additional options:

  • Variable data (numbering, codes etc.)
  • Foiling (choose from 10 colours)

FAQs

Can I write on my certificate?
Yes – you can write on your certificates with a standard ballpoint pen. It will be easiest and most effective to write on uncoated paper stock.
Can certificates be supplied with printed personalisation?
Our quality certificate printing allows for personalisation of all kinds to be printed directly onto your certificate. Choose from images, QR codes, text, variable data printing and much more for printed personalised certificates.
Can a certificate be personalised using a desktop printer?
It would be best to check with the printer manufacturer before commencing, to see what paper weights are compatible with the printer. Some of our materials are of thicker quality, so could potentially be incompatible. This is particularly important if your certificate is foiled, as using a desktop printer may cause foil arcing and distortion.
Please note: laminated certificates cannot be personalised using a desktop computer. However, we can supply certificates fully personalised
Can you laminate printed certificates?
Yes – we offer optional lamination for your certificates. Choose from gloss, matt and soft-touch lamination to add durability and finish to your printed product.
Please note any certificate that has had laimination added cannot be personalised using a desktop printer.
How can I make my printed certificates eco-friendly?
We offer a wide range of materials; choose recycled paper to reduce your carbon footprint. Alternatively, use Kraft paper to reduce your business’ environmental impact. Kraft paper is already recycled and is fully recyclable again after use. Not only that, Kraft paper doesn’t go through the bleaching process of conventional recycled paper, meaning it uses less energy in its production.
All the paper we use is certified by the FSC. We also use DPD as a courier service, who are committed to keeping their deliveries carbon neutral (take a look at their carbon neutral commitment).
Can you print a double sided certificate?
Yes – we can print single or double sided certificates. Double sided certificates can be displayed in two-way frames, so the achievements or qualifications can be seen from every angle!
How do you keep the price down?
By using digital printing techniques, we can keep the certificate printing cost low, allowing us to offer high quality, lost cost, cheap printed certificates. We also manufacture from our site in Hampshire – where all departments are under one roof, meaning we don’t need to employ any middle men! This helps to keep costs, and so prices, low.
How do I get in touch?
Should you have any questions regarding your giant cheques, don’t hesitate to contact us or call on 023 8087 8037.

Additional Info

Ordering Your Certificate Printing — Simple & Straightforward

  1. Choose Your Certificate Options – Pick your size, material, foiling, and print colour.
  2. Upload Your Artwork – Either during checkout or afterwards via email.
  3. Need Help with Design? – We can create a sharp, clean award printing layout for you.
  4. Fast & Secure Delivery – Standard delivery is free, and express options are ready if you’re in a rush.

Whether you’re printing a single official document or 500 personalised certificates, the process is fast and hassle-free.

Why Choose Better Printing For Your Certificate Printing?

We’re not just another printer. Better Printing is part of the Inprint Group, a trusted name in commercial print for over 30 years. Based in Southampton, our 20,000+ sq. ft facility is packed with top-end print kit and run by experts who care about getting it right.

We’ve helped schools, universities, training providers, businesses, and event organisers produce high-quality certificates that recipients are proud to frame. Whether you’re after award certificate printing, or want support with custom certificate printing, our friendly team is here to help. We offer a full certificate printing service, including advice on finishes, foils, and layouts, and we’re always happy to assist with professional certificate printing and design if needed.

Expect more than just print. Expect a service that’s personal, reliable, and focused on what you need.

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