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Translation & Interpretation services in Durham

Professional translation and interpreting services in Durham — supporting individuals, organisations, and public services with accurate, certified language solutions across more than 300 languages.

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Durham language Services

LITS delivers certified translation and professional interpreting services to clients across Durham and the surrounding county. From court proceedings and NHS appointments to university administration and business communications, we help ensure language barriers never stand in the way of understanding.

Our linguists are carefully vetted professionals with experience in regulated and sensitive environments. Every project is handled with precision, confidentiality, and a clear understanding of official requirements — giving you confidence that your communication is accurate and fit for purpose.

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Why Choose LITS in Durham?

  • Experienced Native linguists

    We work exclusively with native speakers selected for their subject-matter knowledge and professional standards.
  • Certified Translations for Offical Use

    Our translations are supplied with signed statements of accuracy and are accepted by UK courts, government bodies, and academic institutions.
  • 300+ languages covered

    With access to over 300 languages, we support Durham’s international students, researchers, and diverse local communities.
  • Reliable turnaround & support

    Flexible scheduling, remote options, and urgent turnaround are available when deadlines are tight.
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Supporting Durham's diverse community

Helping Durham’s residents, students, and organisations communicate clearly and confidently across languages.

  • Excellent as ever, and particularly helpful to a client who needed support in many ways.

  • Pleasure to work with. Very skilled professional, who also took care to put the client at ease.

  • An excellent and thorough service throughout. The Interpreter stayed until 6pm to assist in the case. Will definitely use again and definitely recommend.

  • Thanks for being so speedy! Received the documents before the deadline.

  • As ever, attenttive and very reassuring for the client.

  • I am so grateful to the interpreter for all of the help and assistance through the 3 day trial. I cannot recommend LITS enough and hope to work with them again.

  • Thanks to the team for their swift response and turnaround, it is very much appreciated!

  • Extremely helpful. Made client so comfortable during the appointment. Would recommend.

  • Can not thank the team enough for preparing this for us in such a short period of time. Your services are greatly appreciated.

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Who Can Benefit from Our Services?

Higher education & research

Durham is home to a world-renowned university and a large international student population. We support academic departments with translation of research materials, official correspondence, and interpreting for meetings and student services.

Healthcare & NHS

We provide medical interpreting and translation services to hospitals, GP surgeries, and community health teams across County Durham, supporting safe and effective patient care.

Legal & Public services

Local solicitors and advice services rely on us for certified translations and professional interpreters for hearings, interviews, and legal conferences.

Business & Professional services

Durham’s growing professional and consultancy sectors use our services for contracts, internal policies, and international communications.

Tourism & heritage

As a historic city with global visitors, Durham benefits from multilingual support for tourism-related organisations, museums, and cultural institutions.

Local government & Social care

We work with councils and public bodies to translate public-facing information and provide interpreters for social services, assessments, and community engagement.

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Local expertise, global reach

Durham combines a historic city centre with a wider county made up of towns, rural communities, and international academic links. Its strong student population and public-sector presence create ongoing demand for high-quality translation and interpreting services.

LITS supports clients throughout Durham city and the surrounding area with a flexible mix of on-site and remote language solutions, backed by a nationwide network capable of handling complex, multi-language projects.

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If you need certified translations or professional interpreting services in Durham, LITS is ready to help. We’ll guide you through the process, confirm costs and timelines upfront, and deliver language support you can trust.

  • Fast Turnaround Times
  • Available 24/7 - 365
  • Competitive Rates
  • Quality Service
  • Strong Partnerships
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FAQs

Yes we do. We can arrange notarisation or apostille legalisation when required for overseas authorities.

Simply upload your files through our secure portal or email them to us. We’ll respond with a quote and timeline, and handle the rest.

All interpreters hold recognised qualifications (e.g., DPSI, NRPSI) and undergo enhanced DBS checks.

As long as the text is legible, we can produce an accurate, certified translation. We’ll confirm any unclear sections first.