# Certified translation cost per page: what $27.50 includes and how to compare totals

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**Direct answer:** According to the article, Turbo Translate's $27.50 per page price includes the human translation, the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, and an internal quality review, with up to 250 words counted as one page. In the article's examples, a one-page birth certificate of about 180 words costs $27.50 total and a six-page school set with each page under 250 words costs $165 total. The article states that one to three pages take about 24 hours, while most translations are completed within 24-48 hours without establishing a deadline for a specific set.

## How much do certified translation services typically charge for official documents, and what is usually included in the price?

According to the article, Turbo Translate charges a flat rate of $27.50 per page, which includes the human translation, the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, and an internal quality review. The article defines a certified translation as a human translation accompanied by a signed statement saying it is complete and accurate. A quote that lists certification separately is pricing the work differently, so the page rate alone will not tell you which total is lower.

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## How much do certified translation services typically charge for USCIS documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and diplomas?

According to the article, Turbo Translate counts up to 250 words on a page as one page at the $27.50 rate. The article states that in most packets it has seen, a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or single diploma fits on one page. In its example, a one-page birth certificate with about 180 words costs $27.50 total, including the signed certificate and quality review.

Read more: [The page count sets your baseline](https://www.turbotranslate.org/what-27-50-a-page-actually-buys-the-real/#:~:text=The%20page%20count%20sets%20your%20baseline)

## What does a six-page set of academic records cost and how long does it take?

The article gives a six-page school set with each page under 250 words as a $165 total at the flat page rate, described as an example calculation and not a quoted order. The article states that a six-page set does not automatically have the one-to-three-page turnaround. Turbo Translate says most translations are completed within 24-48 hours, which the article says does not establish a deadline for a particular set.

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## Is notarization included in the certified translation price?

According to the article, notarization is not bundled with the listed translation price and no add-on price is given, so you must ask for the added charge if your receiving office requires it. The article states notarization is a separate step in which a notary watches someone sign and is not the translation's certification statement. The article states that in most packets it has seen, USCIS does not ask for it, and notes this is not legal advice.

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## How do I compare a per-word translation quote with a per-page price?

The article recommends asking each vendor for the all-in total, including any minimum charge, certificate fee, rush fee, and notarization. It states the word rate is only one part of the bill and per-word pricing can be harder to compare when a quote also has a minimum charge or separate certificate line. The article recommends choosing the quote that states the certified total and the timing you need, not the one with the smallest number beside "per word."

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