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Specialist Written Translation Services
We provide 100% human written translation services tailored strictly for official, legal, and corporate requirements. Every service, document type and certificate below links straight to its dedicated page.
Certified Translation
Official certified translations with signed certification statements, company stamps and verified translator credentials.
Notarised Translations
UK solicitor notarisation and FCDO Apostille legalisation for recognition by foreign authorities under the Hague Convention.
Business Translations
Legal contracts, annual reports, websites and commercial tenders handled by industry-expert business linguists.
Medical Council (GMC)
Certified qualification, registration and clinical documents for doctors applying to the General Medical Council.
Dental Council (GDC)
Certified qualification and registration documents for dental professionals joining the General Dental Council.
DVLA Translations
Certified driving licence and vehicle document translations accepted by the DVLA.
ENIC NARIC Translations
Certified qualification translations for UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) recognition of overseas academic credentials.
Home Office
Certified translations prepared for UK Home Office applications for visa, asylum and citizenship applications.
Passport Office
Certified translations of passports and travel documents accepted by HM Passport Office and UKVI.
How It Works - From Document to Certified PDF
Send us your document
Email it to [email protected] or use the quote form - a human-reviewed price usually follows within 30 minutes.
A human translator is assigned
A native translator who is a CIOL or ITI member works on your file, then a second linguist checks it. Never machine translated.
Certified PDF delivered
Signed, stamped and dated for the Home Office, UKVI or court - same-day completion available for most documents, with hard copies posted on request.
Home Office & Visa Certification
Mandatory for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) spouse visas, work permits, citizenship applications, and university registrations. Each certified dossier includes official company credentials, translator accreditation codes, and a formal signed declaration of accuracy.
- Official company stamp, translation date, and verified seal of accuracy.
- Professional translator credentials and CIOL / ITI membership details.
- Signed formal statement confirming complete fidelity to the original source text.
Court-Ready & Statement of Truth
Essential for UK County Courts, High Courts, family tribunals, and probate registries where document exhibits form binding legal evidence. The Statement of Truth is an additional certification layerAdditional Layer - Please Tell Us: A Statement of Truth sits on top of standard certification and is not issued automatically. If the translation is for HM Courts & Tribunals Service, say so at quote stage so we prepare and sign the correct declaration. on top of standard certification, prepared when you tell us the translation will be filed with HM Courts & Tribunals Service in England or Wales, or when another court asks for an equivalent signed declaration.
- Statement of Truth: Formally drawn up and signed by our accredited court translators as a separate declaration.
- Fully compliant with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) for evidentiary courtroom submissions.
- Optional solicitor notarisation and FCDO Apostille legalisation for international proceedings.
100% Human Certified Translators - No AI, No Machine Translation
Automated translation engines and AI tools lack human contextual awareness, legal nuance, and formal accreditation. Every DHC translation is handled exclusively by professional human linguists specialising in official UK documentation.
Why Over 50,000 Clients Trust Our Translation Agency
We combine expert native linguists with rigorous ISO 17100-aligned quality assurance workflows. Every translation is managed with absolute precision, confidentiality, and compliance with official requirements.
Our certified translations are fully formatted with translator declarations, stamps, and credentials, prepared for UK Home Office applications, courts, and universities.
We only assign qualified professional translators who translate strictly into their native language and specialise in your specific industry sector.
Need documents translated urgently? Most documents can be completed the same day when the order is confirmed before 4pm on a weekday, which covers urgent visa and court deadlines.
By The Numbers
Our translators are members of CIOL (Chartered Institute of Linguists) and ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting).
Our Most Requested Languages
Our eight most requested language pairs, each handled by certified native translators. Or explore our master 200+ language matrix.
Trusted by 314+ Clients on Google
Based on 314 verified Google Business Profile reviews praising our certified translation speed, accuracy and help with Home Office paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
DHCTranslations can provide certified, legally compliant certified translations prepared for UK Home Office applications, UKVI, courts, and universities. Officially, a certified translation in the UK must be provided by an independent professional translator or a registered translation company (such as members of the CIOL or ITI) who supplies a formal statement of accuracy, credentials, and contact details.
In the UK, documents submitted to official authorities - such as the Home Office, UKVI, courts, universities, and professional regulators (GMC, NMC) - require a certified translation. This includes birth, marriage, and divorce certificates, criminal record checks, academic degrees, and legal contracts.
Online translation agencies are recognised by the UK Home Office provided the translation is completed by a professional human translator or accredited company. It must include a signed statement of accuracy, the translator's or agency's credentials, contact details, and the exact date of translation.
No, official UK institutions like the Home Office, passport office, and courts do not accept self-translated documents. Regulations require translations to be performed by an independent, qualified professional or an accredited translation company that can legally vouch for its accuracy.
A certified translation includes a signed statement of accuracy from the translator or agency certifying its completeness and fidelity. A notarised translation goes a step further, requiring a registered notary public to witness the translator's signature or verify their credentials for international or extra-legal use.
UK universities and credential evaluation services like UK ENIC strictly reject raw machine or AI-translated documents. Academic applications require certified human translations from recognised professionals to ensure terminology and grading scales are accurately converted.
Recognised translation companies in the UK typically employ linguists who are members of professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) or the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), and they are registered UK corporate entities with verifiable credentials.
A statement of accuracy is a formal declaration signed by the translator or translation company manager. It states that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original document, accompanied by the translator's professional credentials, contact information, and date.
An FCDO Apostille is an official government certificate issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. It authenticates a public document (or its certified translation) so it can be legally recognised in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention.
Standard certified translations for short civil certificates (like birth or marriage certificates) can be completed the same day when the order is confirmed before 4pm on a weekday. Larger corporate or technical projects are completed according to a customised schedule based on total word count.
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