Certified Translations for the DVLA
Upload your documents and get a fixed price in writing before you pay, then receive the translation as a PDF for the DVLA application, with printed copies by tracked post where an original is requested. From £40 per document, with same-day options on short documents.
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Certified Translations
For UK Home Office, courts, UK ENIC and global enterprises.
Quote Response
Same-day certified PDF delivery available for most documents ordered before 4pm.
Request a Free Official Quote
Upload your document or provide details below for a prompt human-reviewed quotation.
Compliant With Standards Set By Leading UK Authorities & Professional Bodies
*Authority names are referenced as industry benchmarks of compliance. All official translation orders are processed directly through DHCTranslations.
Certified Translations for DVLA Licence Exchange & UK Driving
Exchanging a foreign driving licence or registering your driving credentials in Great Britain requires strict compliance. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) mandates that any driving licence written in a language other than English or Welsh must be accompanied by an official certified translation.
Key DVLA Translation Requirements
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Statement of Accuracy: Must explicitly state that the text is a true and accurate translation of the original licence.
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Translator Credentials: Includes translation date, full company name, signature, and verifiable corporate contact details.
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Independent Provider: Self-translations are automatically disqualified by the agency.
Built for DVLA Examiners
Translations follow DVLA document requirements, with vehicle categories and entitlements shown as they appear on the licence.
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Official Certificate of Accuracy: Fully endorsed for fast-tracked licence exchanges.
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Category Code Mapping: Flawless translation of vehicle classes (cars, motorbikes, heavy vehicles).
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Front & Back Layout Mirroring: All restriction codes, issue dates, and expiry terms structurally aligned.
Accepted for licence exchanges, insurance underwriting, and professional driver checks.
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How It Works: 3 Simple Steps to DVLA-Ready Translations
A fast, secure, and fully compliant translation pipeline designed specifically for foreign licence holders in the UK.
Email Your Licence Scan
Send clear digital photos or scans of both the front and back of your foreign driving licence to our secure team.
- Foreign driving licence (front & back)
- International driving permits (IDP)
- Driving history or abstract records
- Medical fitness declarations
Approve the Quote & Pay Securely
Review a fixed, itemised quote and pay through the encrypted gateway.
- Major credit/debit cards accepted worldwide
- Secure global payment gateway integration
- Instant invoice and receipt generation
Receive Translation
Get your fully certified digital bundle by email, prepared by ITI & CIOL Member Translators professional translators.
- Official signed certificate of accuracy
- Exact licence layout & category grid
- Ready for DVLA postal application
Document Types
Driving Licences
Foreign licences with the categories, endorsement codes and expiry dates reproduced as printed.
Medical Reports
Reports and fitness certificates requested when a medical condition is declared to DVLA.
Passport and ID Documents
The identity page that has to match the name on the licence application.
Birth Certificate
Birth certificates used as evidence of name or date of birth in an exchange application.
All Document Services
Every other document type we translate, in one index.
Can't find your specific document type?
We translate document types that are not listed here. Send us the document and we will confirm the price before you order: [email protected].
Using this document outside the UK?
We arrange FCDO apostilles with our Express Service or Urgent Service , including notarisation where the receiving authority requires it.
Most frequently requested languages we translate
These are the languages our clients ask for most often, but they are only a fraction of what we cover. We translate 200+ language pairs, so if yours is not listed, just ask.
What our clients say
Rated 4.9/5 from 314 verified reviews for Home Office applications, court-ready Statements of Truth and UK ENIC submissions.
“The domicile certificate and the jamabandi named the same khasra number, and the translator carried that number through both documents without retyping it.”
Rakesh S.
“The notary appointment was arranged for me and the sealed translation arrived by tracked courier.”
Marc R.
“Very efficient and helpful. Thank you Robert for getting my daughter's birth certificate translated in timely manner. I strongly recommend DHCTranslations for peace of mind and value for money.”
Amit Redij
Frequently asked questions
DHCTranslations provides certified translations of foreign driving licences and vehicle documents for DVLA applications. Documents are translated by qualified human translators and issued with a signed certification page, with same-day completion available when the order and cleared payment are confirmed before 4pm on a working day.
Yes, if the licence is not in English or Welsh. The DVLA requires a certified translation showing the licence categories, dates and any endorsements, with the translator credentials and a statement of accuracy.
Foreign driving licences, vehicle registration documents, insurance certificates and proof of entitlement letters. Each is translated in full, including categories, codes and restrictions, not just the personal details.
No. The DVLA requires an independent translation, and self-translations or translations by relatives are not accepted. The certified translation must identify the translator and confirm accuracy.
No. Clear scans or photographs of both sides of the licence are enough. Originals stay with you, and the certified translation is returned as a PDF for the DVLA application.
Certified driving licence translations start at £40 per document, with longer documents priced from £0.09 per word after 400 words. Notarisation, if required, is quoted separately because it depends on the document and the notary available.
Most driving licence translations are returned the same day when the order and cleared payment are confirmed before 4pm on a working day, which covers urgent applications. Longer vehicle documents are given a delivery date before payment.
Yes. The translation includes the translator name, credentials, date and a signed statement of accuracy, matching the certification the DVLA expects for foreign-language licence documents.
Yes. The card layout, categories, codes and any stamps or endorsements are translated and set out in the same order, so the DVLA can compare the translation with the original licence.
No. An Apostille is not required for a DVLA application inside the UK. Notarisation or legalisation is only needed if the licence is being used abroad, and is quoted separately.
No. The DVLA does not approve or accredit translation providers. What it needs is a complete English translation carrying a signed statement of accuracy that names the translator, with contactable agency details. Every order includes those, and if the DVLA or your caseworker has asked for specific wording, send it to us and we will confirm whether we can meet it.
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