{"id":1700,"date":"2026-08-25T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/?p=1700"},"modified":"2026-11-01T03:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T00:10:34","slug":"certified-translation-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/en\/certified-translation-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a certified translation cost and what affects the price?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1380px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:3vh;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:30;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><strong>How is the cost of a certified translation calculated?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">One of the first questions before ordering a translation is: \u201cHow much will it cost?\u201d The answer does not depend only on the number of pages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The language, the length of the text, the type of document, the difficulty of the terminology, the quality of the original, the requested deadline and the type of certification all affect the final calculation.<\/p>\n<p>A one-page certificate with little text does not require the same work as a densely written court decision, a contract or a detailed transcript with tables. That is why a reliable quote must be based on reviewing the actual document, not just on the description \u201cit\u2019s two pages\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:8%;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: hsla(var(--awb-color7-h),var(--awb-color7-s),var(--awb-color7-l),calc( var(--awb-color7-a) - 97% )) } #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color7-h),var(--awb-color7-s),var(--awb-color7-l),calc( var(--awb-color7-a) - 75% )); border-width:1px; background-color:var(--awb-color1); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color7) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color7) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color4)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color4)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1876 translation-cost \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What do I need to send for a complete quote?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/en\/author\/ntalieadmi\/\" rel=\"author\">ntalieadmi<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-11-01T02:50:21+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1876\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1876\" href=\"#collapse-1-1876\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What do I need to send for a complete quote?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1876\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1876\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>To calculate cost and delivery time correctly, please send:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clear photos or scans of all pages.<\/li>\n<li>The source and target language.<\/li>\n<li>The country and authority where the documents will be submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Your preferred delivery date.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you need official certification, printed copies or shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please also send the back pages if they contain stamps or notes, as well as the Apostille or any other legalisation attached to the original.<\/p>\n<p>If some pages do not need translating, say so from the start. It is the receiving authority that decides whether a partial translation is allowed or the full document is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1872 translation-cost \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does an urgent translation cost more?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/en\/author\/ntalieadmi\/\" rel=\"author\">ntalieadmi<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-11-01T02:50:16+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1872\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1872\" href=\"#collapse-1-1872\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does an urgent translation cost more?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1872\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1872\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Urgent delivery may involve a surcharge, especially when it requires work outside normal scheduling or a large volume in a very short time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a deadline is feasible depends on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the length and difficulty of the documents,<\/li>\n<li>the availability of the right translator,<\/li>\n<li>the required language and format check,<\/li>\n<li>the type of certification,<\/li>\n<li>whether printed delivery is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A certified translation is not just about replacing words. Names, numbers, dates, stamps and references must be checked, and the translation must be faithfully linked to the original.<\/p>\n<p>To keep urgent-work costs down, it is best to send documents as soon as they are available, not just before the submission deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1868 translation-cost \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What factors increase the price?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/en\/author\/ntalieadmi\/\" rel=\"author\">ntalieadmi<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-11-01T02:50:11+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1868\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1868\" href=\"#collapse-1-1868\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What factors increase the price?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1868\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1868\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The price may be affected by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the language combination,<\/li>\n<li>the total word count,<\/li>\n<li>specialised terminology,<\/li>\n<li>the difficulty of reproducing tables and layout,<\/li>\n<li>scan quality,<\/li>\n<li>illegible stamps or handwritten notes,<\/li>\n<li>the need for official certification,<\/li>\n<li>an urgent deadline,<\/li>\n<li>the need for printed copies or shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medical, legal, financial and technical documents require specialised terminology and extra checking. Likewise, a low-resolution file may take longer to read names, dates and numbers reliably.<\/p>\n<p>The Apostille is not part of the translation fee when it has to be issued by the competent public authority. If it is already on the document, however, it usually has to be included in the material to be translated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1864 translation-cost \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the price per page, per word or per document?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/translatable.gr\/en\/author\/ntalieadmi\/\" rel=\"author\">ntalieadmi<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-11-01T02:50:05+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 id=\"faq_1-1864\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1864\" href=\"#collapse-1-1864\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the price per page, per word or per document?<\/div><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1864\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1864\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The calculation method depends on the type and format of the material. A translation may be charged per word, per standard translation page, per actual page or as a total per document.<\/p>\n<p>For standard certificates such as civil status records, criminal records or tax residence certificates, a total price per document may apply. For contracts, court decisions and long business texts, length and word count matter more.<\/p>\n<p>A visible page is not always a reliable unit. Two pages can have completely different text density, and a document may include tables, footnotes, stamps and handwritten remarks that must also be translated.<\/p>\n<p>That is why we need all pages before giving a specific quote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:9%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:3vh;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:30;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">How to avoid extra costs and delays<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Before the translation starts, confirm the requirements of the authority that will receive the documents. Check whether an Apostille is needed, which form of certified translation is accepted and whether a paper original is required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Send complete and legible files, avoid photos with cut-off edges or glare, and tell us your real deadline in good time. If you have an ID card or passport showing the official spelling of names, sending the relevant extract helps keep them consistent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A clear quote should specify which documents it covers, the delivery format, the estimated turnaround time and any additional services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to know the exact cost of your translation? 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