How much does a NAATI translation cost in Australia?
Before you order, it helps to know what you are actually paying for, and where hidden charges tend to inflate the final bill. Here is the complete picture for 2026.
The short answer
Across the Australian market, a standard one-page personal document costs between AU$60 and AU$90, and most providers add charges on top of that for speed, word count and revisions.
At EzyTranslate, the pricing is flat and predictable: AU$69 per document, and AU$49 for each additional page if your document runs longer. That price does not change based on how fast you need it, we do not bill by the word, and revisions are free. The price you see is the price you pay.
The rest of this guide explains how pricing works across the market, where the extra charges usually hide, and exactly what is included when you order with us.
How NAATI translation pricing works
There are two pricing models you will come across, and knowing which one applies tells you most of what you need.
Per page or per document. This is the standard for short personal documents. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, driver's licences, passports, police checks and single-page diplomas are usually priced as one document or one page. This is the simplest model and the easiest to compare between providers.
Per word. Many providers switch to per-word pricing for longer or more complex documents (contracts, medical reports, multi-page transcripts). Per-word rates in Australia generally run between AU$0.10 and AU$0.30, which makes the final cost harder to predict before you order.
EzyTranslate keeps things simple with a flat per-document rate and a fixed AU$49 for each extra page. There is no per-word billing, whatever the document.
Where the extra charges usually hide
The headline rate is rarely the full story. With many providers, the final price climbs because of charges added on top:
Turnaround speed. Standard delivery is usually two business days. Need it faster? Most services charge a premium for it, often pushing the price toward AU$90 for 24-hour delivery and AU$120 for a 12-hour rush.
Word count. Once a document goes over a set word limit, per-word charges kick in, so a longer document can cost far more than the advertised page rate.
Revisions. Some providers charge for each round of corrections or changes to your translation.
GST. A handful of services quote ex-GST, which makes their headline price look lower than it really is.
These add-ons are exactly where a "cheap" quote stops being cheap.
How EzyTranslate compares
Here is how our pricing works against the common market add-ons:
- AU$69 per document, AU$49 per additional page. One clear rate, confirmed before any work begins.
- No rush fee. You pay the same price whether you need it standard or fast. Turnaround is 24 to 48 hours.
- No per-word billing. Word count never changes your price.
- Free revisions. Corrections are included, not charged per round.
Because there are no surcharges layered on top, you very often pay less overall than with a provider whose low headline rate grows once speed, word count and revisions are added in.
Typical prices by document type
As a general guide for common documents:
- Birth certificate: AU$69
- Marriage certificate: AU$69
- Driver's licence: AU$69
- Police check: AU$69
- Passport: AU$69
- Single-page diploma: AU$69
- Multi-page documents (academic transcripts, longer records): AU$69 for the document, plus AU$49 for each additional page
No express surcharge, no per-word fee, no charge for revisions.
Why NAATI translation costs more than a regular translation
It is fair to ask why a certified translation costs more than getting a bilingual friend or a generic online tool to do it.
You are not just paying for the words. You are paying for the credential and the legal responsibility behind it. A NAATI certified translator has passed NAATI's assessment, holds a current practitioner number, and personally certifies that the translation is true and accurate. That certification is the entire reason Australian government departments, universities and courts accept the document.
A translation without NAATI certification, no matter how linguistically accurate, is routinely rejected for official Australian submissions. The premium you pay is what makes the document usable. A rejected translation means resubmission, delay, and sometimes a missed deadline on a visa application, which costs far more than the translation itself.
How to avoid overpaying (and what's too cheap)
Comparing quotes properly means comparing like for like.
Check what is included. A fair price should cover the NAATI certification stamp, the translator's credentials, a signed declaration of accuracy, and digital delivery. If those are extra, the headline price is misleading.
Add up the surcharges. A low base rate that gains express fees, per-word charges and revision costs can easily end up more expensive than a flat all-inclusive price. Always compare the total, not the headline.
Be cautious of very low prices. Rates well under AU$45 per page can be a red flag. The risk is a missing or unverifiable practitioner number, an agency logo instead of a translator's stamp, or a translation that authorities reject. A cheap translation that gets sent back is the most expensive option of all.
Get the quote in writing first. Reputable services confirm the full amount before starting, so there are no surprises.
What you get from EzyTranslate
Every translation we deliver includes:
- A NAATI-issued digital stamp from a currently certified translator
- The translator's full name, practitioner number (CPN) and language pair
- A signed declaration of accuracy, or NAATI digital authentication
- Full reproduction of all seals, stamps and formatting from your original document
- Free revisions and digital delivery to your inbox, ready to upload to ImmiAccount or print
No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, and a clear price before we start.
