How much does certified contract translation cost in 2026
Price depends on volume, language pair, urgency, and certification format. Contractoor shows per-page rates by pair after upload; final quote in 1 business day.
Price drivers
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Page count | Dense tables and exhibits add pages |
| Language pair | Common pairs cheaper; EN↔中文 premium |
| Annexes | SOW, invoices bundled in one quote |
| Urgency | Standard 2 business days vs express |
| Certification | Agency stamp vs notary |
| Delivery | Courier 1–14 business days |
Ballpark 2026 (not an offer)
- Short NDA (2–3 pp.) — entry tier
- MSA 15–30 pp. — mid range; quote after PDF
- MSA + SOW + invoices — summed by pages
- Notary — extra if required
Save money
- Free AI review — worth translating this contract at all?
- Upload all files once — one quote for the pack
- State purpose in comments — sometimes only key pages are required
- Do not confuse AI output with certified paper — banks reject it
| Stage | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Quote | 1 business day |
| Production | 2 business days |
| Delivery | 1–14 business days |
Informational only, not legal advice.