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Custom print certificates bring a professional touch to every achievement. Choose from 3 sizes, premium matte or glossy paper and optional lamination. See details

Make every achievement feel official with custom certificate printing.

3 size options: A5, A4 & A3
Front-only or front & back printing
Premium 250 gsm matte & glossy paper
Lamination available
Full-colour printing
Quantities from 1 to 500

Recognise what matters

Certificates are one of the most meaningful ways to acknowledge hard work and celebrate milestones. Whether you’re an HR manager running an employee recognition programme, an educator certifying course completion or a sports club handing out end-of-season awards, a well-made certificate goes a long way. It gives recipients something tangible to hold onto, display and feel proud of.

Size, paper and finish options

Choose from 3 sizes – A5, A4 and A3 – to suit the occasion and your display needs. All certificates are printed on premium 250 gsm matte or glossy paper for a solid, high-quality feel that sets them apart from standard office prints. Add lamination for extra durability and a more polished finish. Print on the front only or go double sided to include additional detail, terms or branding on the reverse.

Design and delivery

Start from one of our professionally designed templates and customise it to match your organisation's branding or upload your own artwork. Our easy-to-use design tools make it straightforward to get everything looking right before you order. Once your design is finalised, we handle the printing and ship directly to your door – ready to hand out and make an impression.

Vistaprint offers Certificates design templates in assorted styles.

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3 Nov 2026 | Gina M. | United Kingdom

United Kingdom |

Verified Buyer

they were just what my students needed. They were all very happy with the design.

Brilliant quality!

30 Oct 2026 | Body B. | United Kingdom

United Kingdom |

Verified Buyer

I’ve recently purchased print of my certificates , and I must admit the quality is brilliant! Looks amazing and shiny on the wall. Highly recommend!

First time i saw a a5 certificate

30 Oct 2026 | Hakan N. | United Kingdom

United Kingdom |

Verified Buyer

I ordered thinking its a4 got delivered a5 pointless

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We're sorry to hear that the certificates you received were smaller than expected. We understand your disappointment, especially since you were expecting A4-sized certificates but received A5 instead. Please note that the product dimensions and measurements are displayed on our website before a design is created and throughout the ordering process, allowing customers to review and select the size that best suits their needs. Nevertheless, we apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve the overall customer experience.

Excellent customer service

30 Oct 2026 | sohail i. | United Kingdom

United Kingdom |

Verified Buyer

Customer service representative Mohammed was brilliant and sorted my query 10pm at night when I ordered the wrong size certificate. I got compensated even though it was my fault

UPS Claim

9 Oct 2026 | Jose M. | United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Still haven’t received my order. Very disappointed with how this has been handled and the lack of resolution.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for your review. We're terribly sorry to hear that you have not received the certificates you ordered. This is not the type of service we want you to receive, so we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We've reviewed the tracking details and saw that the carrier has not yet located the package. We're not sure what happened; however, we're happy to help by placing a free reorder for new certificates. You should receive the order within a few days. The order number will remain the same, so feel free to review the details in your order history.

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No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

Frequently asked questions

Certificates are available in 3 sizes: A5 (148 x 210 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A3 (297 x 420 mm).

Yes, you can upload a design that extends to the edges of the certificate for a full-bleed finish.

All certificates are printed on premium 250 gsm matte or glossy paper for a professional, high-quality feel.

Yes, lamination is available as an add-on option at checkout and helps protect your certificates and add a more polished finish.

Yes, we have a range of professionally designed templates suited to different occasions, including employee recognition, diplomas, course completion and sporting achievements. You can customise any template or upload your own design.

Yes, certificates are designed to be written on after printing. Please ensure you use a permanent marker when adding recipient names or other handwritten details.

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