Certified Translation Services
Official UK translations for Home Office, UKVI, Courts, GMC and Medical use. Certified translations include a signed Statement of Accuracy and are accepted across UK government and academic institutions.
Trusted since 2011 - 50,000+ certified translations delivered - 200+ languages CIOL & ATC affiliated linguists - ISO 17100 aligned processes - GDPR compliant handling Accepted for UKVI, Home Office, GMC, GDC, DVLA, Ecctis & UK Courts submissions
| Fully Recognised & Accepted By | |||
| Home Office | UK Courts | NHS | NARIC / ENIC |
| HMRC | GMC / GDC | Foreign Office | Solicitors |
Simple
Upload your documents and specify your target languages. Our team handles the administrative setup instantly.
Fast
Our express workflow ensures simple documents are certified and returned in less than 24 hours.
Professional
Your project is assigned to a certified linguist with specific expertise in legal and official UK translations.
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Understanding Document Formats
Official legal requests can get confusing. Depending on your destination authority, you may require one of the following specific legal formats:
Certified Translation Services
The most common format required within the UK. It features a professional translation paired with a signed and stamped Statement of Truth (Certificate of Accuracy). This confirms that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the source document and includes the translator’s structural credentials, professional memberships (such as CIOL, ITI, or ATC), and official corporate contact details.
Notarised Translation Services
A notarised translation features a heightened layer of administrative authentication. For this format, the translator or translation company representative must physically sign a certificate or declaration before a Public Notary. The Notary Public then signs, dates, and stamps the bundle to officially authenticate the legal identity of the individual swearing the declaration.
Sworn Translations
In the United Kingdom, the legal status of a "Sworn Translator" does not exist in the same way it does in civil law countries (like France, Spain, or Germany). When a UK authority demands a sworn translation, they generally mean a translation accompanied by an affidavit sworn before a solicitor or notary public. For use abroad, it must be generated by a linguist officially registered with that specific foreign country's courts.
Apostille / Legalisation
If your translated document is being dispatched abroad to a country that is a member of the Hague Convention, it will often require an Apostille. Because we manage this process safely through our core Certified Translation Services, it involves a multi-tier pipeline: translation, notarisation by a Public Notary, and ultimate submission to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to affix the Apostille certificate.
UK Certified Translations – What Must Be Included
After translating your document(s), we apply our electronic stamp, signature, and sign and date every page. Additionally, we attach a fully compliant Cover Letter (Affidavit) formatted according to strict government guidelines.
Official Gov.uk Guidance: "If you need to certify a translation of a document that's not written in English or Welsh, ask the translation company to confirm in writing on the translation: that it’s a 'true and accurate translation of the original document', the date of the translation, and the full name and contact details of the translator or a representative of the translation company."
Example certification statement included in our work:
"The document(s) has (have) been translated by experienced and qualified professional translators. In our best judgement, the translated text accurately reflects the context, meaning, and style of the original text and constitutes a correct and true translation. DHC Translations does not assume liability for the way in which the translation is used by the customer or any third party, including end users of the translation."
Our translations are processed exclusively by linguists affiliated with premier industry organizations like the CIOL, ITI, or accredited via the ATC.
What Our Certified Translations Are Used For
Our Certified Translation & Quality Assurance Process
1. Evidentiary Review
Initial compliance screening to verify layout constraints and institutional formatting guidelines.
2. Expert Assignment
Allocated exclusively to native professional translators fluent in industry-specific medical, legal, or financial jargon.
3. Quality Verification
Rigorous cross-checks against original names, numerical values, dates, and stamps to ensure 100% accuracy.
4. Secure Delivery
Issuance of certified digital PDFs via email and optional deployment of tracked physical copies.
5. GDPR Compliance
All source texts are encrypted and deleted post-completion following legal UK data privacy structures.
Documents We Commonly Translate
We process standard and complex certified translations across a variety of categories:
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Certificates
Academic Certificates & Degrees
Official Transcripts & Driving Licences
Insurance & Medical Records
Legal Court Papers & Immigration Documents
Last updated: 28/05/2026
Frequently Asked Questions – Certified Translations
Q: How much does a certified translation cost?
Certified translation services start from £40 per document page. The total pricing varies according to language combinations, complexity, and word count. Request an estimate.
Q: Are notarised translations required?
Standard UK operations (Home Office, GMC, Universities) typically accept standard certified translations. However, foreign consulates or specific court paths may demand notarisation. Always check with your requesting officer.
Q: Do I need an Apostille for the translation?
An Apostille legalisation is commonly requested when executing UK documents overseas. It verifies the signature of the public notary or official translator for international acceptance.
Q: Will the translation be verified?
Yes. UK ministries and administrative organizations verify credentials randomly. We display our direct telephone lines, email networks, and verified corporate seals transparently on all outputs.
Q: How long does a certified translation take?
Standard setups are successfully executed within 24 to 48 hours. Let us know immediately if you require faster delivery.
Q: What types of documents do you translate?
We handle everything from vital certificates (birth, marriage, death) to complex corporate contracts, medical records, and academic files.
Q: Can I submit a digital version only or do I need a hard copy?
Most government offices accept secure digital PDF prints. We provide fully certified digital uploads and can distribute physical paper copies upon request.
Q: Do you offer rush or same-day service?
Yes, we provide express same-day translations for critical, time-sensitive filings. Speak to our staff right away to lock in an expedited delivery window.
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REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS
I found this company by chance on line and they were fantastic, they applied to my initial email really promptly. They were so helpful. They explained how everything worked with a clear price structure. My documents were translated perfectly and done in the time scale they gave me. I will only be using this company again in the future.
Helen Harris French Certified TranslationTranslated both my documents and those of my friend. Their prices are very good, they are very polite, and they do a very accurate and fast job. I am very satisfied and will use their services again in the future. I highly recommend them.
We needed to translate our documents as soon as possible and they provided the translated documents on the next day from us contacting them. Best customer service and answered all our questions/requirements. Would 100% recommend.
Certified Translation Agency
Here at DHC Translations, we understand the critical importance of legally recognised and certified translations. As a professional translation agency, we provide high-quality certified translation services to clients both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Over the years, we have established ourselves as one of the leading providers of official translations, serving a diverse range of clients—from individual UK and European clients to large multinational corporations.
Our certified translation services are accepted by all UK authorities, including the Home Office, Courts of Law, General Medical Council, NARIC, insurance agencies, educational institutions, clubs, and other official organisations. We also provide translations for documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic certificates, driving licences, and immigration documents.
To ensure the highest accuracy and professional standards, we work exclusively with the most experienced and qualified translators. All of our translators are native speakers of the target language and possess first-hand experience within their specialised fields, whether legal, medical, academic, or corporate sectors. This combination of expertise and language skill guarantees translations that are both precise and fully compliant with official requirements.
For more information regarding our official certified translations or to discuss your document requirements, please feel free to contact us. Our team will provide guidance and ensure your translations meet the necessary standards for UK authorities or international use.
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