cost and quotations

 
fee schedule
The fees listed below are indicative. Please consult the FAQ page for answers to common questions. Then contact us when you are ready to proceed.
 
translation
  • Birth/marriage certificates: $80
  • Divorce judgments: $100 minimum
  • Official documents: 1 week turnaround $80 per page; rush: (under 1 week) $100 per page

  • Other documents: $0.25 per word, $70 minimum; rush orders (evenings/holidays): 25% surcharge

  • Websites upon request

  • Translation from Audio/Video: $0.40 per word, $80 minimum per hour

  • The word count is usually based on the target language, in MS Word

 
consecutive interpretation (Los Angeles and Orange County areas)
  • $100 per hour, 4 hour minimum, plus expenses, plus mileage

 
cross cultural consultation
  • quote available upon request

 
voice-over/narration/coaching
  • $100 per hour minimum

 
editing
  • $0.08 per word; $50 per hour

 
proofreading
  • $50 per hour

 
transcription
  • $0.15 per word; $50 per hour

 
payment
  • Cash, cleared check or money order

  • Pre-payment is required for private parties

  • For companies a 50% deposit is required for orders exceeding $1,000

 
notes
  • Each translation will include, if required, the translator's certification. Notarization, or sworn affidavits are available for an additional fee.

  • No certification is issued for editing or proofreading projects.

  • Special rates are available according to volume.

  • All documents are treated in the strictest confidence.
  • Binding estimates, usually in the form of flat rates, will be provided after review of the material and before the work begins.

  • Sample or test translations are available -- simply send us your sample document (one page maximum) for translation. The fee for this service is $80.
  • Liability for errors or omissions is restricted to correcting the work performed, free of charge. Liability shall in no case exceed the value of the work performed. All liability for indirect, incidental or consequential damages is excluded.

 

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