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Certified translation pricing in the UK varies depending on several factors. Understanding these helps you budget accurately before you order.
Most UK providers price certified translations by the page (typically an A4 page of standard density text) or by the word count. Per-page pricing is generally more predictable for customers: you know the cost upfront without needing a word count.
Common European languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish) are priced at the standard rate. Rare or specialist languages — such as Somali, Tigrinya, Pashto, or Korean — may carry a premium due to translator availability.
A standard birth certificate or marriage certificate is straightforward. Legal contracts, medical records, or technical documents with specialist terminology take longer and may cost more.
Standard delivery is typically 24–72 hours. Urgent or same-day translations carry a surcharge — usually 25–50% on top of the standard rate.
The UK market for certified translation covers a wide range. Here is a general guide to what you should expect to pay:
| Service Type | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard certified translation (per page) | £25 – £60 |
| Urgent / same-day translation | Standard + 25–50% |
| Rare language surcharge | Standard + 20–40% |
| Apostille on translation (add-on) | £75 – £150 |
| Physical copy (hard post) | £10 – £20 |
Our pricing: Official Translations charges a flat rate per page — no hidden fees, no per-word counting. Your quote is fixed before you order.
The two main pricing models in the UK are per page and per word. Per-page pricing is simpler and more transparent — you get a clear cost based on the number of A4 pages in your document. Per-word pricing can result in unexpected totals if a document turns out to be denser than expected.
For standard personal documents (birth certificates, passports, marriage certificates, bank statements), per-page pricing is typically the better deal. For very short documents with only a few lines of text, some providers apply a minimum charge.
A professional certified translation should always include:
Physical copies and apostille certification are usually offered as optional add-ons at an extra cost.
If you need your certified translation apostilled — for example, for use in a country that is a signatory to the Hague Convention — this is a separate service on top of the translation itself. We obtain the official apostille on your behalf. Apostille costs vary depending on the issuing authority and the document type but typically range from £75 to £150 per document.