Certified translation price list 2026: price per page and vehicle documents

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

In Poland, a certified translation most often costs PLN 45 per page (typically PLN 40 ‑ 54), with a page defined as 1,125 characters including spaces. A certified translation of one vehicle document, such as a registration certificate, usually costs PLN 110 ‑ 160, while simple documents from Germany can be cheaper, starting from PLN 30.

A certified translation is required whenever an authority, court or university needs to accept a document in a foreign language, such as when registering an imported vehicle, having a qualification recognised, marrying a foreign national or handling an inheritance case. Translation agency price lists look similar, but differ in how they define a page, which surcharges apply and whether the price is for a page or the entire document. We compare rates from translators’ and agencies’ price lists to make calculating the cost easy.

How much does one page of certified translation cost?

A page of certified translation most often costs PLN 45, while half of the price lists fall within the PLN 40 ‑ 54 range. This is the median from 6 price lists from translation agencies and certified translators collected by indekscen.pl. The lowest rates start from PLN 35, while the highest in our sources are PLN 55 per page.

A page of certified translation is defined as 1,125 characters including spaces, counted in the translated text. This definition comes from the regulations governing the profession of certified translators and is shared by all price lists, making sworn translation rates easy to compare between agencies. In practice, each page started is usually charged as a full page.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

What are the current rates for certified translations?

Current rates for certified translations are usually PLN 40 ‑ 54 per page for widely spoken languages such as English, German, Ukrainian and French. The price depends on:

1. Language pair. Less common languages, such as Scandinavian or Asian languages, cost more than English and German.
2. Translation direction. Some translators charge different rates for translations into Polish and from Polish into a foreign language.
3. Type of text. A birth certificate or school certificate has a simple, repetitive layout, while a contract or medical records require more work.
4. Turnaround time. Express translation for the same or next day may cost more.
5. Net or gross price. Some agencies quote prices net of VAT, which makes a difference when comparing them.

Certified translators working for courts, public prosecutors and the police are paid according to rates set by a regulation of the Minister of Justice. Private clients pay according to the translator’s or agency’s price list, which may differ from these rates.

How much does a certified translation cost in practice?

The cost of a certified translation is calculated by multiplying the number of pages in the translated text by the rate. Examples based on the median rate of PLN 45 per page:

Document	Number of pages (approx.)	Cost at the median rate	Typical range
Birth certificate, school certificate	1	PLN 45	PLN 40 ‑ 54
Diploma with supplement	5	PLN 230	PLN 200 ‑ 270
Contract, court judgment	10	PLN 450	PLN 400 ‑ 540
Medical records, case files	30	PLN 1,400	PLN 1,200 ‑ 1,600

The number of pages is approximate: a one-page certificate containing many fields and seals may take up more than one chargeable page after translation because the translator also describes seals, signatures and annotations. The agency will provide an exact quote after reviewing a scan.

How much does it cost to translate 1,000 characters?

A certified translation of 1,000 characters is less than one chargeable page (1,125 characters), so you will usually pay for one full page, or about PLN 45. For a standard translation, a chargeable page is longer, usually 1,500 to 1,800 characters including spaces, and costs about PLN 50.

This creates a practical difference: at a similar price per page, a certified translation costs more per character because its page is shorter. If an authority does not require a certified translator’s seal, for example for company documents intended for internal use, standard translation (per page) will be cheaper.

What is the difference between certified and standard translation?

A certified translation differs from a standard translation because the translator certifies that it conforms to the original with a seal and signature, allowing authorities, courts and universities to accept it as an official document. A standard translation, costing about PLN 50 per chargeable page, is sufficient for correspondence, company materials and texts for personal use.

The certified translator also states whether the translation was made from the original, a copy or a scan, and describes the document’s graphic elements: seals, signatures, holograms and handwritten notes. Every translation is entered in the translator’s mandatory register. This is why even a short document costs at least one full page.

How long does a certified translation take?

A certified translation of a short document, such as a civil status certificate or vehicle registration certificate, usually takes between one and several working days. Longer texts, such as case files or medical records, are generally completed at a rate of several pages per translator per day, so the deadline must be agreed when placing the order. You must also allow time to collect or post the sealed original if the authority requires a paper version.

How much does it cost to translate a German vehicle registration certificate?

A certified translation of a German vehicle registration certificate usually costs from PLN 30 for the first part in the cheapest price lists, while the median for foreign vehicle documents is PLN 45. German documents are inexpensive because translators know their layout and often have ready-made templates.

Documents from countries where the language is less common or the form is unusual cost more. The median cost of translating one vehicle document across all price lists is PLN 150, typically PLN 110 ‑ 160, while the highest prices, up to PLN 160, apply to less common languages or are net prices with VAT added.

Is a translation required to register an imported vehicle?

To register an imported vehicle, the local transport department usually requires certified translations of documents in a foreign language, most commonly the registration certificate and sale agreement or invoice. Requirements may vary depending on the vehicle’s country of origin and the practice of the particular authority, so before ordering translations, it is worth asking your local transport department which documents need to be translated.

For two documents, translations cost about PLN 300 at the median rate, and for three, about PLN 450. Official fees must be added: vehicle registration usually costs PLN 135 ‑ 190. A full breakdown of the cost of importing a vehicle, including transport and inspection, is available in the article importing a vehicle from Germany: costs.

How can you avoid overpaying for a certified translation?

• Send a scan to several agencies. A quote based on a scan is free and shows the actual number of pages.
• Check whether the translator is on the official list. Certified translators are entered on a list maintained by the Minister of Justice, which can be searched by surname.
• Ask whether you need a certified translation. Not every institution requires one, and a standard translation is cheaper per character.
• Do not order an express service unless necessary. The standard turnaround time is usually several working days.
• Order the full set at once. For several documents, agencies are more likely to offer a discount or package price, for example for vehicle documents.
• Ask about the format. A translation with an electronic signature may be faster and cheaper than a paper copy sent by post, provided the authority accepts it.

If the document is to be submitted to a notary, it is worth asking the notary’s office in advance which format it will accept. We explain notary’s office fees in the article how much does a notary cost.

„(uwierzytelnione przez tłumacza przysięgłego) | od 55 zł za za stronę** tłumaczeniową”

BT Centrum, source

„Tłumaczenie na język polski: | 55,00 PLN”

RobKos.pl (mgr Małgorzata Gawlik), source

„Cena standardowa za stronę tłumaczenia poświadczonego (1125 znaków) wynosi 50 zł”

arsoba.com.pl, source

„Z języka polskiego 35 zł.”

Biuro Tłumaczeń Nowy Targ (Renata Szatanik), source

You can find more prices for official and legal services in the law and public authorities category.

The prices in this article come from public price lists of translation agencies and certified translators. Each price has a source, date and verbatim quotation on the service page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a certified English translator cost?

Angielski należy do najpopularniejszych języków, więc stawki mieszczą się zwykle w typowym przedziale PLN 40 ‑ 54 za stronę. Rzadsze języki kosztują więcej.

How much does a document translator cost?

Tłumacz przysięgły bierze zwykle PLN 40 ‑ 54 za stronę, a za tłumaczenie zwykłe PLN 39 ‑ 50 za stronę rozliczeniową. Przy dokumentach samochodowych biura podają często cenę za cały dokument, zwykle PLN 110 ‑ 160.

How much does it cost to translate documents for vehicle registration?

Tłumaczenie przysięgłe jednego dokumentu pojazdu kosztuje zwykle PLN 110 ‑ 160. Przy dowodzie rejestracyjnym i umowie kupna to dwa dokumenty, czyli około PLN 300 przy medianie.

How much does a translator charge per hour?

Stawek godzinowych tłumaczy ustnych jeszcze nie zebraliśmy. Tłumaczenia pisemne rozlicza się za stronę: przysięgłe zwykle PLN 40 ‑ 54, zwykłe PLN 39 ‑ 50.

How many languages must a certified translator know?

Tłumacz przysięgły ma uprawnienia do konkretnego języka obcego i polskiego, zdobyte po państwowym egzaminie. Stawka, zwykle PLN 40 ‑ 54 za stronę, zależy od pary językowej i kierunku tłumaczenia.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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