In cases where official documents need to be translated in a complete, accurate and legally valid manner, sworn translation service comes into play, but the cost of this service is not fixed and may vary depending on the type of document, language and scope of translation.
Questions such as "How are sworn translation prices determined?" or "How does the pricing of this service vary?" are among the most common questions we receive. In this article, we provide detailed information about the sworn translation process, pricing criteria, price differences according to document type and additional service costs.
🎯 What is Sworn Translation?
Sworn translation is an official type of translation that is performed by officially authorized translators who have taken an oath in the presence of a notary public and the translation is certified by signature and stamp. After the translation is completed, the translator certifies the translation with his/her own signature and oath stamp. Thus, the translation becomes a document accepted as valid by official institutions.
Sworn translation services are required in many areas such as documents to be submitted to public institutions, foreign transactions, legal applications and academic equivalence. Consular proceduresSworn translations are required for transactions such as student recognition processes, court cases, visa applications or company documents.
Since sworn translators are legally responsible for the accuracy of the texts they translate, such translations must be carried out with the utmost care and sensitivity. This is one of the main factors that increase the quality and importance of the service.
📄 Which Documents are Sworn Translated?
Documents to be submitted to official institutions usually require a sworn translation. These documents can only be translated by specialized translators sworn before a notary public. Factors such as the type, language and number of pages of the document are also among the main factors affecting sworn translation fees.
Official institutions usually require sworn translations for legally valid documents. Since these documents must be translated accurately and completely, translations can only be prepared by expert translators sworn before a notary public. In this process, sworn translation prices vary depending on the type and language of the document.
Below you can find the most common types of documents that require sworn translation:
1. Personal Documents for Sworn Translation
- Identity card
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Population registration sample
- Marriage or divorce certificates
- Proof of residence
2. Sworn Translation Will Be Available Education Documents
- Diploma
- Transcript
- Student certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Certificate of equivalence
3. Sworn Translation Will Be Available Legal Documents
- Power of Attorney
- Court decisions
- Case documents
- Inheritance documents
- Criminal record
- Muvafakaname (Memorandum of Understanding)
4. Sworn Translation Will Be Available Commercial Documents
- Company incorporation documents
- Tax plate
- Certificate of activity
- Trade Registry Gazette
- Commercial contracts
5. Medical Documents for Sworn Translation
- Test results
- Health board report
- Prescriptions
- Hospital reports
6. Visa and Immigration Documents for Sworn Translation
- Visa application documents
- Residence and work permits
- Immigration forms
These documents are only accepted as sworn translations by official authorities both at home and abroad. In order to ensure international validity, the translation must be made into the relevant language without errors and in accordance with the terminology.
💰How are Sworn Translation Prices Determined?
The question "How much does this document cost?" often comes up in translation services, but instead of a fixed pricing system, prices vary depending on the language pair, document type, content density and number of pages.
Each language has a different level of translation difficulty and the technical structure of the documents. Therefore, pricing is not standardized but variable. Below are the average sworn translation prices for some of the most preferred languages (These figures are for information purposes only and you should get a quote for the exact price):
Language | Document Type | Average Price (2025) |
English | Diploma | 400 - 500 TL |
German | Transcript | 450 - 550 TL |
French | Passport | 300 - 450 TL |
Arabic | Court decision | 500 - 650 TL |
Russian | Power of Attorney | 450 - 600 TL |
Persian | Trade documents | 600 - 700 TL |
Chinese | Health report | 600 - 800 TL |
The prices presented above are an estimated range per document. The technical content of the translation, visual elements (signage, graphics, etc.), additional service requests (urgent translation, shipping, e-mailing, etc.) may also affect the cost.
✅ Quality and Affordable Service with Ay Translation Agency
At Ay Translation Office, we offer solutions that meet your needs with our sworn translators, each of whom is an expert in their field. We translate your documents meticulously and organize them in a way to be accepted by official institutions. If you wish, we also carry out the notarization process on your behalf and deliver your documents on time.
We offer the same meticulous service to requests from Istanbul, Izmir and other major cities, especially from our Ankara-based office. You can contact us to find out which type of translation your document needs and to get a clear price information.
When you scan your documents or send us a photo of them, we will provide you with a clear price offer in a short time.
Ay Translation Agency sworn translation your reliable solution partner in services.
Below are sample certified translation fees for the most in-demand languages and document types (these prices are based on market averages and are for informational purposes; it is recommended to get a quote for the exact price):
Language Pair | Average Wage Range |
English - Turkish | 300 - 500 TL |
German - Turkish | 450 - 550 TL |
French - Turkish | 300 - 450 TL |
Russian - Turkish | 500 - 650 TL |
Arabic - Turkish | 450 - 600 TL |
Persian - Turkish | 600 - 700 TL |
Chinese - Turkish | 600 - 800 TL |
Sample Sworn Translation Prices by Language 2025
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Note Rarely in demand or in languages with few translators, sworn translation prices may be higher.
Sample Sworn Translation Fees by Document Type
Document Type | Average Price (TL) |
ID / Identity Card | 350 - 500 TL |
Passport | 350 - 500 TL |
Diploma | 400 - 500 TL |
Transcript | 500 - 600 TL |
Criminal Record | 350 - 450 TL |
Power of Attorney / Contract | 600 - 750 TL |
Court Decision | 700 - 900 TL |
Medical Report / Medical Document | 600 - 850 TL |
Note: The page count and content density of documents may increase or decrease these fees.
🔸Other Information on Sworn Translation
Notarization is not included in the translation fee and is charged separately by the notary.
Some translation agencies offer special discounts for bulk document translations.
In order to get the most accurate information on sworn translation prices, it is recommended to get a quote with a sample of the document to be translated. This method saves time and allows for better cost planning.
📝 Sworn Translation Process
Accuracy and completeness are of utmost importance in documents to be submitted to official institutions. For this reason, sworn translation procedures are carried out in certain steps and each step must be carried out carefully. While translation is sufficient for some documents, notarization may also be required in some cases. In such cases, each step in the process is decisive in shaping the certified translation prices.
Although there are some differences depending on the type of document, the sworn translation process generally consists of the following steps:
- Receipt and review of the document
- Appointment of a sworn interpreter
- Translation process
- Completion of controls and arrangements
- Approval of the document with stamp and signature
- Notarization if necessary
- Final delivery
💸 Factors Affecting Sworn Translation Prices
As a sworn translation service is of a legal nature, it involves a meticulous process and various procedures. For this reason, it is often not possible to set a fixed price. Prices may vary depending on the content of the document, the language pair and the necessary procedures.
Here are some of the key factors that directly affect translation fees:
✔️ Language Pair (Source and Target Language)
If the translation is to be made between different languages, the fee differs according to this language pair.
- Frequently used languages such as English, German, French are usually more affordable.
- For lesser-known languages such as Japanese, Norwegian, Farsi, Arabic, etc., the cost of translation may be higher.
✔️ Document Type and Content Density
The type and content of the document to be translated plays a direct role in determining the fee.
- While standard documents (identity card, diploma, etc.) are more affordable
- Fees increase for specialized documents such as legal, technical or medical texts.
- Documents containing charts, tables or technical terms also have an impact on the price.
✔️ Number of Pages or Characters
Most translation companies price either per page or per 1000 characters.
- Long documents increase the total cost.
- However, discounted pricing options can be offered for large volumes of work.
✔️ Delivery Time (Urgent or Normal)
The delivery date has a direct impact on the translation fee.
- An additional expediting fee may be charged for urgent requests.
- In standard times, the price may be more affordable.
📝 Notarization and Apostille Procedures for Sworn Translations
While some official institutions may only require a sworn translation, others may require notarization and/or apostille.
- Notary fees are calculated separately and are not included in the translation price.
- For detailed information "notarized translation prices" page for more information.
- It is worthwhile to clarify whether notarization is required before getting a quote.
Delivery Method (Printed or Digital)
Whether the translation will be delivered digitally or as a hard copy with stamp and signature also affects the price.
- Our domestic shipping service is free of charge and this cost is extra in case of shipping abroad.
Sometimes a sworn translation service is not just about translation. Various additional services may be required to complete official processes. Services such as notarization, apostille procedures, digital document editing or printed delivery are directly reflected in the total cost.
Here are the most frequently requested additional services and general pricing information:
📜Notarized Translation
It is the process of formalizing the document translated by a sworn translator before a notary public.
- Not all institutions may require this approval, but it is mandatory for some official transactions.
- As of 2025, notarization fees vary between 850 TL and 1500 TL on average. The higher the number of pages, the higher the fee.
🌐 Apostille Approved Translation
It is the international approval obtained for the document to have official validity in another country.
- Mandatory for documents to be used abroad (citizenship, marriage, education, etc.).
- It is provided free of charge by governorships or district governorships.
- If translation agencies undertake this service, a transaction fee of 500 TL to 1,000 TL may be charged.
🌍 Digital Preparation and Pdf Formatting
Documents that need to be submitted digitally may require appropriate formatting.
- Ay Translation provides this service free of charge.
📚 Printed Delivery with Wet Signature and Stamped
Documents to be physically delivered must be signed and stamped.
- The preparation phase is usually included in the translation fee.
- If shipping to a different country is required, shipping costs will be added.
📦 Cargo / Courier Service
This is the service provided to deliver the printed document to your address.
- As Ay Tercume, we offer free domestic shipping service.
🕒 Additional Revision and Fast Delivery Requests
Additional costs may be incurred if the delivery date is brought forward or the document is subsequently amended.
- For such requests, an acceleration fee of to may be added to the translation fee.
It should be noted that each additional service is added separately to the translation fees. For this reason, all necessary procedures should be specified in advance when obtaining a quote and a plan should be made accordingly. This way, the process can be managed faster and without any surprise costs.
Sworn translation services play a critical role in the preparation of accurate and timely documents in official transactions. The demand for this service in Ankara is widespread and the options are many. For this reason, it is of great importance to choose translation agencies that carry out the process professionally and operate with an open pricing policy.
In line with the information on our page, you can have preliminary information about which documents will be translated and at which price range. If you would like to get more detailed information and a price quote, you can contact us at any time.
Contact Information and Quotation
Ay Translation - Notary Sworn Translation Office
Address: Mustafa Kemal Mah. 2127 Cad. No: 22/1 Çankaya - Ankara
Phone: +90 312 219 60 99
Mobile - Whatsapp: +90 543 185 06 55
E-mail: info@aytercume.com