How Much Does Certified Translation Cost in Canada? Transparent Rates 2024
Complete guide to certified translation pricing in Canada. Price table by language pair, factors that affect cost, and how to get an accurate quote.
How Much Does Certified Translation Cost in Canada?
Certified translation is required for immigration (IRCC), courts, and government agencies. But what should you expect to pay?
Short answer: 0.16 $ to 0.30 $ CAD per word, depending on language pair and specialization.
Long answer: keep reading.
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Pricing Table by Language Pair (2024)
Here are the 20 most in-demand combinations in Canada:
| Pair | Asiatis Price | Standard Turnaround | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| English ↔ French (Quebec) | 0.16–0.18 $ | 2-3d | Included |
| English ↔ Mandarin | 0.15–0.17 $ | 3-5d | Included |
| English ↔ Spanish | 0.14–0.16 $ | 2-3d | Included |
| English ↔ Punjabi | 0.20–0.22 $ | 3-5d | Included |
| English ↔ Arabic | 0.18–0.20 $ | 3-5d | Included |
| English ↔ Tagalog | 0.19–0.21 $ | 3-5d | Included (affidavit) |
| English ↔ German | 0.17–0.19 $ | 2-3d | Included |
| English ↔ Japanese | 0.22–0.24 $ | 4-6d | Included |
| English ↔ Korean | 0.22–0.24 $ | 4-6d | Included |
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Factors Affecting Price
1. Language Pair
- Common languages (French, Spanish, German) = lower cost
- Rare languages (Tagalog, Punjabi, Farsi) = higher cost (+10-15%)
- Very rare languages (Icelandic, Uyghur) = very high (+50%+)
2. Document Type
- Standard documents (diploma, birth certificate) = base price
- Technical documents (patents, manuals) = +15-20%
- Legal/financial documents = +20-30%
- Medical documents = +25-35%
3. Turnaround Time
- Standard (2-3 days) = base price
- Urgent (48h) = +25%
- Express (24h) = +40%
- Same-day = +60-100%
4. Volume
- Documents < 500 words = minimum charged ($25-40)
- Documents 500-2000 words = standard per-word rate
- Documents > 10,000 words = 5-10% volume discount
5. File Format
- Simple DOCX/PDF = base price
- Scanned PDFs (OCR needed) = +10-15%
- Complex files (layout, images) = +20%+
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Pricing Example
Scenario: University diploma certified translation (500 words) Pair: French → English Turnaround: Standard (2-3 days)```
Base price: 500 words × 0.16 $/word = 80 $
Revision included ✓
Translator's seal included ✓
Total: 80 $
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