Transdoc's official 2026 price list: every rate per page by language, with turnaround and paper-copy options. Total transparency, no hidden extras.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no longer a mandatory legal price list for certified translation in France. Since Decree No. 2007-1147 of 26 July 2007 (the "Dati decree") was repealed and expert-witness fees were overhauled by the 2014 and 2020 decrees, rates are entirely unregulated.
The 2007 decree set, solely for court-requisitioned assignments, a rate of €25 to €42 per page. This rate never applied to services provided to private individuals. Its removal in 2020 clarified the situation: all rates are now freely negotiated between the translator and their client.
Over 2020-2026, average rates rose by around 18%, driven by three factors: general inflation (17.4% cumulative), a shrinking pool of sworn translators (a net decline in registered numbers since 2019), and rising professional liability insurance costs.
A rate of €39 to €59 per page may seem high for a one-page certified translation. It actually covers: 25 minutes of pure translation, 15 minutes of cross-checking, 10 minutes of formalisation (stamp, signature, binding), 5 minutes of legal archiving, firm overheads (insurance, ongoing training, Court of Appeal list maintenance), and a margin covering a guaranteed 15% of free redos.
The French certified translation market has settled around stable ranges. Here are the benchmarks observed in April 2026, across agencies and independent translators alike.
Here is our detailed, tax-inclusive price list, guaranteed with no hidden extras, valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
The rate is a flat fee per page (A4 format, ~250 words), regardless of the type of document: the price depends only on the language. Tax-inclusive prices, guaranteed with no hidden extras, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
| Language | Price / page | Standard turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| English | €54 | 3 business days |
| German | €59 | 3 business days |
| Arabic | €59 | 3 business days |
| Chinese | €59 | 3 business days |
| Korean | €75 | 3 business days |
| Spanish | €59 | 3 business days |
| Italian | €39 | 3 business days |
| Japanese | €75 | 3 business days |
| Dutch | €65 | 3 business days |
| Polish | €59 | 3 business days |
| Portuguese | €59 | 3 business days |
| Romanian | €39 | 3 business days |
| Russian | €59 | 3 business days |
| Turkish | €39 | 3 business days |
| Ukrainian | €59 | 3 business days |
| 60+ languages | €39 to €139 | 3 business days |
A birth certificate, a marriage certificate, a criminal record, a driving licence or an ID document usually fit on one page. A diploma with its transcript, a judgment or a notarial deed run to several: each page of about 250 words is charged at the rate of the language. Example: a 3-page judgment in English costs 3 × €54 = €162 incl. VAT.
The rate is a flat fee per page that depends only on the language, from €39 for the most common languages to €139 for the rarest. The price per page is the same regardless of the type of document.
Sample rates per page: English €54, Italian / Romanian / Turkish €39, Spanish / German / Portuguese / Arabic / Russian / Chinese €59, Dutch €65, Japanese / Korean €75, Hindi €99. The price shown is the final, tax-inclusive price.
The complete list is in section 3 above. All available languages: see our dedicated 60+ languages for certified translation page.
The standard 48-business-hour turnaround is included in all base rates. For pressing files, three faster options are available.
| Option | Rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 3 business days delivery | Included | Planned ahead |
| Priority urgency | +€19.72 / order | Urgent file |
| Paper copy (tracked postal original) | +€9.60 | Physical filing with an administration |
The price shown is the final price including VAT: nothing is added to the invoice, and any options (Priority, paper copy) are shown in the quote before payment. Included in all our rates:
In the interest of transparency, here are the fees that could potentially be added to your order.
The apostille on the foreign source document must be obtained in the country of issuance, before you send us the document. It is not included. See our apostille and legalisation page.
The paper original by tracked post is not included: it is an option at +€9.60 per order, shown in the quote before payment.
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An objective analysis of the leading offers on the French market as of 1 April 2026 (tax-inclusive prices, birth certificate EN → FR, 3 business days turnaround):
| Provider | Standard price | Rejection guarantee | Priority option available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transdoc | €54 | Yes (Terms, Art. 12.2) | 36h |
| Competitor A (national) | €49 | No | 24h |
| Competitor B (marketplace) | €45 | Partial | 24h |
| Competitor C (independent) | €55 | No | 24h |
| Competitor D (legal agency) | €65 | Yes, 3 months | 24h |
Transdoc includes the "administrative rejection" warranty in its rate.
No. Since Decree No. 2007-1147 of 26 July 2007 was repealed, sworn translators' rates are unregulated. Each provider sets its own prices, but the market has settled around stable ranges used as a reference (€35-60 for a civil status record, for example).
The price depends on the language of your birth certificate, not on the type of document. It is charged per page (about 250 words), taxes included: €54 for English, €59 for Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian or Chinese, and €39 for Italian, Romanian or Turkish. Other languages range from €39 to €139. A birth certificate usually fits on one page; a long-form certificate with marginal mentions may take two.
Standard delivery in 3 business days is included. Two options are available: 36h Priority (+€19.72 per order) and a paper original by tracked post (+€9.60 per order). The signed PDF, certification, stamp and signature are included in every price. VAT is not charged for billing addresses outside the EU. You see your exact price in the online quote before paying.
Yes, but with no coefficient: the rate per page depends directly on the language pair, from €39 for the most common languages to €139 for the rarest (English €54, Japanese and Korean €75, Hindi €99). The full price list is in section 3 above.
Everything: full translation by an expert registered with a Court of Appeal, true-copy certification, official stamp, handwritten signature, numbering, binding to the source copy, signed PDF file and the "administrative rejection" warranty (Terms, Article 12.2). Two options are available: 36h Priority delivery (+€19.72 per order) and the paper original by tracked post (+€9.60 per order). No hidden extras.
No. The apostille is a separate formality affixed by the authorities of the issuing country (for a foreign document) or by the BCAL in France (for a French document). It is not included in the price. See our apostille guide.
Payment is made online by card, securely through our payment provider Stripe. The price including VAT is shown before payment and the invoice is issued right after.
Yes. The quote is instant online via our configurator. For large files (contracts, court files, corporate files), a custom quote is prepared within 2 business hours, with no commitment.
If your translation is rejected by a French administration for a strictly formal reason (certification statement, signature, stamp, binding…), we redo it free of charge on presentation of the administration's written refusal (Terms, Article 12.2). A rejection for a reason unrelated to the translation (document too old, missing apostille…) is not covered.
Firm price, no commitment, no hidden extras. 3 business days delivery.