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How do you get a free translation quote in the UK?
Send your document, target language, deadline and certification type via the quote form or email; a London project manager returns a fixed GBP price and turnaround within 30 minutes, based on ISO 17100 productivity benchmarks and a £30-per-page floor.
What is a free translation quote and what does it include?
A free translation quote is a no-cost pre-project estimate stating the GBP price, turnaround, source-and-target language pair, certification type, ISO 17100 TEP workflow and delivery format for a specific document, issued without obligation to proceed.
How much does a professional translation cost per page in the UK?
Professional translation in the UK starts at £30 per page (250 words) for common European pairs, rising to £45–£60 per page for legal, medical or technical content and low-resource languages, with certification typically adding £10–£20 per document.
What factors affect the price of a translation quote?
Seven factors determine a translation quote: source word count, language pair rarity, subject-matter specialism, certification type, deadline (standard vs rush), file format complexity and confidentiality requirements such as NDAs and secure delivery.
How fast can a translation be delivered after the quote is accepted?
Turnaround follows the ISO 17100 benchmark of 1,500–2,000 words per linguist per day: a single certified page arrives in 24 hours, a 5,000-word contract in 3 working days, and same-day rush covers up to 10,000 words at a 25–50% surcharge.
What is the difference between certified, sworn, notarised and apostilled translation quotes?
Certified translation carries a UK translator’s statement of accuracy for UKVI and Home Office; sworn translation is signed by a court-appointed translator for continental European use; notarised translation adds a UK notary public’s seal; apostilled translation adds an FCDO apostille for Hague Convention countries.
What we do
How do you get a free translation quote in the UK?
Send your document, target language, deadline and certification type via the quote form or email; a London project manager returns a fixed GBP price and turnaround within 30 minutes, based on ISO 17100 productivity benchmarks and a £30-per-page floor.
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How fast can a translation be delivered after the quote is accepted?
Turnaround follows the ISO 17100 benchmark of 1,500–2,000 words per linguist per day: a single certified page arrives in 24 hours, a 5,000-word contract in 3 working days, and same-day rush covers up to 10,000 words at a 25–50% surcharge.
What’s included
How much does a professional translation cost per page in the UK?
Professional translation in the UK starts at £30 per page (250 words) for common European pairs, rising to £45–£60 per page for legal, medical or technical content and low-resource languages, with certification typically adding £10–£20 per document.
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A free translation quote is a no-cost, no-obligation pre-project estimate stating the GBP price, turnaround, source and target language pair, certification type and ISO 17100 workflow for a specific document, issued by a UK-based project manager within 30 minutes.
What is a free translation quote and what does it include?
A free translation quote is a no-cost pre-project estimate that states the GBP price, turnaround date, language pair, certification type, ISO 17100 TEP workflow and delivery format — all before any commitment to proceed. It is issued without obligation and without requiring payment details. The price is expressed inclusive of UK VAT where applicable, so the figure you see is the figure you pay. The quote is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, and once you confirm scope in writing, the price, deadline and certification type are all fixed. It differs from a paid tender-response quote by omitting formal procurement templates, but every line item is fully itemised for finance and procurement teams who need a clear audit trail.
| Included in the free quote | Handled separately |
|---|---|
| Per-word or per-page price in GBP inclusive of VAT | Sworn court appearances |
| Turnaround date and time | In-person notarisation at overseas embassies |
| Certification statement scope (UKVI, Home Office, court) | DTP beyond simple Word/PDF reflow |
| ISO 17100 TEP workflow confirmation | Interpreting (billed per hour) |
| Delivery format (PDF, hard copy, notarised bundle) | Transcription of audio/video source |
| Rush surcharge if same-day delivery is requested | Complex CAD and locked InDesign layout work |
What line items appear on the quote?
A compliant quote lists six line items: word or page count, per-page rate in GBP, certification fee, rush surcharge (where applicable), delivery format and total inclusive of UK VAT. Volume and repetition discounts from CAT-tool analysis appear as separate deductions so that the saving is visible rather than buried in a reduced unit rate. Every line is itemised to support finance and procurement approval workflows. The minimum line item is £30, which covers a single document of up to 250 words including a certified statement of accuracy.
What is excluded from a free quote?
Free quotes exclude sworn court appearances, in-person embassy notarisation, DTP beyond simple reflow, interpreting and transcription. Interpreting is a distinct, time-based service billed per hour and requires a separate booking. Complex CAD engineering layouts and password-locked InDesign files are quoted only after a 15-minute file assessment, because the DTP effort cannot be reliably estimated from a word count alone. These exclusions are disclosed upfront on the quote so there are no surprises at invoicing.
Pricing
What factors affect the price of a translation quote?
Seven factors determine the price of a translation quote: word count, language pair rarity, subject-matter specialism, certification type, deadline, file format complexity and confidentiality requirements. Each factor is calculated independently and disclosed as a named line item before the quote is issued, so you can see exactly what is driving the total. The minimum charge is £30 per page regardless of which factors apply, and the quoted figure is always in GBP inclusive of UK VAT where applicable.
- Word count — sets the base per-word tariff; volume discounts of 5–15% apply above 10,000 words, and CAT-tool repetition discounts reduce the rate further on files with internal matches or translation-memory leverage.
- Language pair — rare pairs cost 40–60% more due to linguist scarcity; the service covers 150+ languages, ranging from high-resource European pairs to low-resource languages such as Tigrinya, Dari and Somali.
- Subject matter — legal, medical and technical content adds 20–50% for domain-qualified linguists who meet ISO 17100 subject-specialisation requirements.
- Certification type — certified, sworn, notarised or apostilled documents are each priced at a separate, fixed add-on rate disclosed upfront.
- Deadline — standard turnaround follows the ISO 17100 benchmark of 1,500–2,000 words per linguist per day; same-day rush covering up to 10,000 words carries a 25–50% surcharge.
- File format — DOCX and XLIFF are quoted at the base rate; scanned PDFs and image-based files incur a 15-minute OCR assessment pass before a price is confirmed.
- Confidentiality — NDA and restricted-access handling add a fixed administrative line item for sensitive files requiring role-based access controls.
How does word count set the base rate?
Word count sets the base rate at the linguist’s per-word tariff, which is then multiplied against the final agreed count after the source file has been assessed. Volume discounts of 5–15% apply above 10,000 words, and repetition discounts from CAT-tool analysis reduce the price further on files with internal matches or leveraged translation memory. Both discount types appear as separate deductions on the itemised quote so that the saving is transparent. The per-page floor of £30 (covering up to 250 words) applies even when the per-word calculation would produce a lower figure.
Why do language pairs change the price?
Language pairs change the price because linguist supply varies sharply between pairs. English-to-French, English-to-Spanish and English-to-German draw on large pools of ISO 17100-qualified UK-based translators, which keeps per-word rates at the lower end of the scale. English-to-Tigrinya, English-to-Dari and English-to-Pashto draw on significantly fewer UK-vetted linguists, which pushes per-word rates 40–60% higher. Across the full 150+ language coverage, the price reflects the genuine cost of sourcing a qualified specialist rather than an arbitrary premium.
How does subject matter (legal, medical, technical) shift the rate?
Legal, medical and technical content shifts the rate up 20–50% under ISO 17100 domain-qualification rules. A solicitor-trained linguist handles contracts, court judgments and powers of attorney. A clinician-trained linguist handles patient records, informed consent forms and clinical trial protocols. An engineer handles CAD-linked manuals, datasheets and patent specifications. This specialism requirement is non-negotiable under ISO 17100 and is why subject matter is disclosed as a named factor rather than absorbed invisibly into the unit rate.
What is the difference between certified, sworn, notarised and apostilled translation quotes?
Certified translation carries a UK translator’s statement of accuracy for UKVI and Home Office use. Sworn translation is signed by a court-appointed translator for continental European use. Notarised translation adds a UK notary public seal. Apostilled translation adds an FCDO apostille for Hague Convention countries. Full scope of each is set out on our Certified Translation page.
| Type | UK authority | Typical use | Added cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Translation | Translator/agency statement | UKVI, Home Office, universities | £10–£20 |
| Sworn Translation | Court-appointed translator (overseas) | French, Spanish, Italian, German courts | £25–£45 |
| Notarised Translation | UK notary public | Overseas legal proceedings, some visas | £75–£120 |
| Apostille Translation | FCDO | Hague Convention countries | £30 + courier |
Which certification does UKVI accept?
UKVI accepts a certified translation carrying the translator’s or agency’s statement of accuracy, full name, contact details, date and signature. Notarisation is not required for visa or settlement applications. The statement must confirm the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original.
When is a sworn or apostilled translation required?
Sworn translation is required by French, Spanish, Italian and German courts and registrars. An apostille is required when a UK-issued document — birth certificate, marriage certificate, degree — is used in a Hague Convention country. The 1961 Hague Convention replaces full legalisation with a single apostille certificate.
Services
What documents can you quote for translation?
Quotes cover legal, medical, business and technical documents across 150+ languages. Every document type is routed to a domain-qualified linguist under ISO 17100, ensuring that subject-matter specialism is matched to content type before a single word is translated. Both digital and scanned sources are accepted, with an OCR pass available for image-based PDFs. Certified translations produced from any of the document categories below are accepted by UKVI and the Home Office when accompanied by a signed statement of accuracy.
- Annual reports and financial statements.
- Tender submissions and RFP responses.
- User manuals and safety instructions.
- Datasheets and CAD-linked engineering drawings.
- Software UI strings and localisation files (XLIFF-native workflow).
- Scientific papers and white papers.
- Website localisation and marketing copy.
What should you send with a translation quote request?
Send seven items with the quote request: the source file in an editable or scannable format, source and target languages, word or page count, deadline in UK time, destination country and authority, certification type and any confidentiality flag. Supplying all seven in a single submission is what makes the 30-minute response window achievable during UK business hours — missing any one item typically adds a follow-up exchange before the project manager can issue a binding GBP price.
- Source file — DOCX, PDF (text-selectable or scanned), XLSX, PPTX, InDesign IDML, XLIFF or SRT accepted.
- Source and target languages — state both explicitly (e.g. English → Polish); the service covers 150+ languages.
- Word count or page count — an approximate figure is sufficient at this stage; the project manager confirms against the actual file.
- Deadline in UK time — required to assess whether standard ISO 17100 turnaround or same-day rush capacity applies.
- Destination country and authority — UKVI, Home Office, court, university or overseas registrar; this routes the file to the correct certification workflow.
- Certification type — certified, sworn, notarised or apostille; each carries a separate add-on price disclosed on the quote.
- Confidentiality flag — indicate if an NDA is required, if access must be role-restricted, or if any redaction rules apply before the file is opened.
Which file formats are quote-ready?
Quote-ready formats include DOCX, PDF (text-selectable), XLSX, PPTX, InDesign IDML, XLIFF and SRT. Scanned PDFs and photographs require a 15-minute OCR pass before a word count can be confirmed, so the quote is issued subject to OCR outcome in those cases. Locked or password-protected files are unlocked with explicit client permission before the quote assessment begins. Editable formats such as DOCX and XLIFF are preferred because they enable CAT-tool analysis, which can generate repetition discounts that reduce the total GBP price.
How is confidentiality handled during the quote?
Confidentiality is handled by a mutual NDA signed before the source file is opened. Files are stored on UK servers and processed under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Role-based access controls limit file visibility to the assigned project manager and the linguists working on that specific project. No source content is used to train machine-translation systems or shared with third parties outside the project team. The confidentiality terms are the same at the quote stage as they are during active translation, so your document is protected from the moment it is submitted.
Why us
Why choose our London translation agency for your quote?
What does ISO 17100 certification guarantee?
ISO 17100 Certification guarantees a documented TEP workflow, qualified translators with 5+ years’ experience or a translation degree, a separate reviser and traceable project records. ISO 17100:2015 is the internationally recognised process standard for translation services.
Where in the UK do you serve clients?
We serve clients across London (Westminster, Southwark, Richmond, Hounslow) and nationwide including Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh and Belfast. Document collection, courier delivery and secure digital delivery are available UK-wide. Hard-copy certified bundles are dispatched by tracked next-day post.