Fees
Each translation project is unique and has its own special requirements. All fees charged are tailored to your individual needs and reflect the work required to achieve a professional translation that you will be delighted with.
Quick glance: The typical fee for a certified translation of a 1-page certificate is £50-60.
What’s included in every translation:
| Regular translation | Certified translation | |
| Free quote | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document assessment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject research | ✓ | ✓ |
| Translation by specialist legal translator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spell checked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Formatted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivered on time | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certification page | ✓ | |
| ITI seal | ✓ | |
| Digital copy of certified translation | ✓ | |
| Paper copy of certified translation | On request |
The tables below will help give you an idea of the cost of translating your document. For regular translations, you will simply need to look at 1. Translation fees.
If you need a certified translation, add on the cost indicated in 2. Certification fees.
Finally, if you would like to receive the paper copy of the certified translation, look at 3. Postal charges to see the additional costs.
1. Translation
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2. Certification
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3. Postage
1. Translation fees:
The following table shows typical fees per page of source text:
| Low density texts (click here for an example) | £20-35 per page |
| Medium density texts (click here for an example) | £30-45 per page |
| High density texts (click here for an example) | £40-55 per page |
The quoted fee will depend on a number of factors:
- Complexity
- Document format
- Urgency
- Legibility
- Volume of words
- Certification requirements
- Specialist knowledge
- Expertise required
All prices quoted above are for guidance only. For an exact fee quotation, please Request a quote:
2. Certification fees:
If your translation needs certifying, the following fees will be added:
| No. of certifications in same project | |
| 1 | £15 |
| 2+ | + £8 for each additional certification |
3. Postal charges:
If you would like to receive the paper copy of your certified translation, the following postal charges will be added:
| UK | Europe | |
| Tracked 24 (No Signature) | £6 | N/A |
| Tracked 48 (No Signature) | £4 | N/A |
| Special Delivery – Next Day 1pm | £10 | N/A |
| International Tracked and Signed – 3/4 Working Days | N/A | £15 |
Example 1 – Translation requirement: 2 x birth certificate, 1 x marriage certificate, each required as a certified translation, paper copy to be sent to a UK destination
| 1. Translation fee | £25 x 3 = £75 |
| 2. Certification fee | £15 + £8 + £8 = £31 |
| 3. Postal charges – Tracked 48 (No Signature) | £4 |
| Total | £110 |
Example 2 – Translation requirement: 1 x divorce decree (4 pages, medium density), required as a certified translation, no paper copy required
| 1. Translation fee | £35 x 4 = £140 |
| 2. Certification fee | £15 |
| 3. Postal charges | N/A |
| Total | £155 |
Example 3 – Translation requirement: 1 x deed of sale (11 pages, high density), 1 x bank statement (1 page, medium density), each required as a certified translation, paper copy to be sent to Italy
| 1. Translation fee | £440 (£40 x 11) + £35 (£35 x 1) = £475 |
| 2. Certification fee | £15 + £8 = £23 |
| 3. Postal charges | £15 |
| Total | £513 |
FAQ
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes, there is a minimum charge of GBP 40 or EUR 50 for regular translations or GBP 50 or EUR 60 for certified translations, regardless of the size of the document.
Do I have to pay VAT?
No, VAT will not be charged. Allegro Legal Translations Ltd. is not VAT-registered.
What currency can I pay in?
Allegro Legal Translations can receive payments in GBP and EUR as you prefer.
What payment methods are accepted?
The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer to the Allegro GBP or EUR accounts. Payment by PayPal is also possible subject to a small surcharge to cover the PayPal business fee. For local private clients, payment by cash is also an option.
When do I make payment?
For smaller projects under £100/€100, payment is requested in advance. For larger projects, payment can be split with a proportion paid in advance and the remainder on completion.
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