Certified Translation Services Pricing (UK) | Fast & Reliable
Looking for transparent, competitive translation service rates in the UK? Best Language Services Ltd (BLS) offers clear pricing for standard, certified, sworn/notarised, and express (urgent) translation — with realistic turnarounds so you can plan confidently for Home Office, HMCTS, universities, employers and more. Read our personal and business translation services prices for wide-range of documents.
At-a-Glance Translation Services Prices
Standard Translation (per word)
Language Group |
Typical Price (per word) |
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| Common (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) | £0.10 – £0.15 Best Language Services Ltd.+2Business Language Services+2 |
| Less Common (Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Czech) | £0.15 – £0.20 Best Language Services Ltd. |
| Rarer / Complex (many Asian, African, Eastern European languages) | £0.20 – £0.30 Best Language Services Ltd. |
We offer wide-range of document translation services. What affects price? Language pair, subject matter (legal/medical/technical), formatting (tables, stamps, DTP), and turnaround. UK market snapshots place most general work roughly in the £0.10–£0.15/word band, with higher bands for rarer languages or specialist content. Best Language Services Ltd strives to provide the most affordable translation services prices in the UK and internationally. Check our legal translation services page.
Certified Translation (per page)
Document Type |
Typical Price (per page) |
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| Standard certificates (Birth, Marriage, Police/ACRO, Degree/Diploma, Bank/Utility) | £30 – £60 |
| Legal/Technical documents (Court orders, Contracts, Medical, Academic transcripts) | £40 – £90 |
All certified translations include a signed and stamped Certificate of Accuracy (accepted by UK authorities). UK providers commonly list from ~£30–£65 per document, with language and complexity determining the final quote.
Sworn Translation Services
Some countries require sworn translations carried out by officially authorised translators who are registered with their local courts or ministries. These translations are legally valid for use in government offices, courts, and academic institutions abroad.
Sworn translation is particularly common for languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and Dutch, where only court-appointed translators are authorised to produce certified documents.
At Best Language Services Ltd, the fee for sworn translation is approximately £60 per page, in line with our transparent translation services prices. This covers the full translation by a qualified sworn translator and a signed statement confirming its accuracy.
If you require printed or stamped hard copies sent by post, a small additional postage fee applies to cover printing and delivery.
Express (Urgent) Translation Surcharges
Turnaround |
Typical Surcharge |
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| 24-hour delivery | +50% of total translation cost |
| 48-hour delivery | +30% of total translation cost |
Applied only when timelines are shorter than standard and capacity allows.
What You Get with BLS Certified Translations
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Certificate of Accuracy signed and stamped (translator credentials + date)
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Formatting to reflect the original (stamps, headings, seals replicated in layout)
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UK-authority suitability (e.g., Home Office, HMCTS, HM Passport Office, universities)
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Optional sworn/notarised upgrade where specifically requested by the destination authority
Real-World Cost Examples
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1,000 words (Common EU language → English): £100–£150, standard service.Â
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Birth certificate (1 page) certified: ~£30–£60, 1–2 business days (language-dependent).Â
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10-page contract (≈3,000 words) specialist: £600–£900 standard; express may add 30–50%. (Based on £0.20–£0.30 for specialist content and/or rare pairs.)Â
How We Quote
We price per word for most editable documents and per page for certificates and scans. Minimum charges may apply to very small jobs. Our quotes reflect UK market norms (industry sources place most standard work at £0.10–£0.15/word, higher for specialist/rare languages, and certified pages often £30–£65+ depending on complexity).Â
FAQs
Is BLS certification accepted by UK authorities?
Yes. Best Language Services Ltd (BLS) provides certified translations accepted by all major UK authorities, including the Home Office, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), HM Passport Office, UK universities, and employers.
Each translation includes a signed and stamped Certificate of Accuracy, confirming that it is a true and faithful translation of the original. Our certified translations are widely recognised for visa applications, court submissions, academic enrolments, and official document use across the UK.
Where a sworn or notarised translation is specifically required, BLS can arrange this through a UK notary public for an additional fee. This ensures your translation fully meets legalisation and attestation standards.
Do you use UK-qualified translators?
Absolutely. All BLS translators are UK-qualified, professional linguists with proven expertise in their language pairs and subject areas. We only assign projects to native-speaking translators who are members of leading professional bodies such as the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
This guarantees that every translation meets the highest UK standards of accuracy, clarity, and confidentiality. UK-qualified translators also understand official formatting and certification requirements — essential for certified, sworn, and notarised translations used in legal or government contexts.
How fast can you deliver?
BLS offers fast and reliable certified translation services with clear turnaround options.
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Standard service: 1–2 business days for most certificates (birth, marriage, degree, police, etc.)
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Extended documents: Multi-page translations depend on length, complexity, and language pair.
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Express service: Available for urgent cases with 24-hour or 48-hour delivery, subject to a small surcharge.
We balance speed, accuracy, and affordability, ensuring your translation is delivered quickly without compromising quality.
Why do certified translation prices vary online?
Differences in translation services prices UK arise from several key factors:
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Language pair: Rare languages cost more to translate than common European ones.
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Page density and formatting: Heavy text, seals, and stamps take longer to reproduce accurately.
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Type of certification: Standard certification vs. sworn/notarised translation affects the final cost.
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Turnaround time: Express or same-day translation services include a small urgency surcharge.
Across the UK market, certified translation cost typically ranges from £30–£65 per document, depending on language and complexity. For legal, medical, or technical content, rates can reach £90+ per page.
BLS provides clear, transparent translation rates per word and per page, ensuring you always know what you’ll pay — with no hidden fees.
Get a Fast, No-Obligation Quote
Get the lowest translation services prices in the UK. Contact BLS today! Send your files (photos or PDFs are fine). We’ll confirm the final price, turnaround, and what level of certification you need for your exact use case.
