Certified Translation Pricing in Germany: How Your Price Is Calculated
Every document is different. That is why a person reviews your documents before we name a price. You receive a free, non-binding quote with your personal fixed price and no hidden costs. You pay only after you have received your translation.
With every request, we look for the most cost-effective way to meet your requirements. If there is a cheaper option for your case, we will tell you.
Why certified translation pricing seems complicated
In Germany, certified translations for authorities must be done by a sworn translator (vereidigter Übersetzer). Depending on the federal state, translators are sworn, appointed or authorised by a court. Many translators calculate their fees based on the Normzeile, a standard line of 50 to 55 characters, which is also used in German law (JVEG). Others use flat rates for standard documents. Both models can be fair: what matters is that you know the full price before you decide.
What your price depends on
- the language pair, for example English or a rare language
- the length of the text
- the subject and complexity, for example legal documents
- formatting, stamps and signatures
- the total size of the order: if you have several documents, send them together
How you get your price
- Send us your documents using our request form. A clear photo or scan is enough.
- A team member checks the number of pages, legibility, stamps and the purpose of the translation.
- You receive your quote with a fixed price and delivery time. You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
- You decide in your own time whether to place the order.
What is included
- the certified translation by sworn translators
- the certification
- standard postal delivery to an address in Germany or abroad
- a PDF copy by email in advance, if you wish
- VAT, shown on the invoice
If an authority rejects the translation, we correct it free of charge.
Delivery time
Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote.
Pay after delivery
You receive the invoice together with your translation and pay by bank transfer after you have received it. No prepayment is required.
Questions about your price?
Call us on 0800 55 133 07 (free of charge from German landlines and mobile networks, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm) or write to info@beglaubigte-uebersetzung.eu.