NAATI certified Chinese translation prices start from AUD $20. 澳洲ABC翻译（ABC Translation） provides Chinese–English document translation across Australia, with PDF delivery and a paper copy available. The receiving institution decides which documents, format, original or copy, and certification steps are required.
For a document not listed below, send a clear photo or scan through our translation quote form or WeChat au12312. Tell us the issuing country, language, receiving institution and intended use so we can quote the correct service. Chinese-speaking customers can also use the NAATI 认证翻译价格表.
Choose by document, issuing place and intended use
| Document and issuing place | Language direction | Typical receiving institution and use | What to send next |
|---|---|---|---|
| China or Taiwan driving licence | Chinese to English | State or territory transport authority, rental company or roadside check; driving, renting or a licence application | Send both sides and name the Australian state or territory |
| China or Taiwan identity, birth, marriage, household or police document | Chinese to English | Department of Home Affairs or another Australian institution; visa, migration, citizenship, identity or family evidence | Send every relevant page and name the application |
| Australian birth, marriage, police, passport or licence document | English to Chinese | Overseas authority, notary, consulate, school, bank or other institution; the destination controls its own requirements | Send the document, destination country and receiving institution |
Important boundary: translation is not a certified copy, JP witnessing, affidavit, Notary Public notarisation, DFAT Apostille or Authentication, consular legalisation, or approval of an application. A receiving institution may require one or more separate steps. Confirm its current requirements before ordering.
Taiwan document translation prices
| Document | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Driving Licence | $20 |
| Taiwan National ID Card | $29.99 |
| Taiwan Household Registration | $59/page |
| Taiwan Birth Certificate | $43.99 |
| Taiwan Discharge Certificate | $42.99 |
| Taiwan Degree Certificate | $45 — confirm before ordering |
| Taiwan Marriage Certificate | $69.99 |
| Taiwan Police Clearance (Good Citizen Certificate) | $49.99 |
China document translation prices
| Document | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| China Driving Licence | $20 |
| China Birth Certificate | $39 |
| China Birth Notarial Certificate | $39 |
| China National ID Card | $39 |
| China Marriage Certificate | $39 |
| China Divorce Certificate | $39 |
| China Degree Certificate | $39 |
| China High School Certificate (no transcript) | $39 |
| China Death Certificate | $65 |
| China Police Clearance | From $39 |
| Household Registration (Hukou) | $25/page |
| Property Certificate | From $60 |
| China Retirement Certificate | $39 |
Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia prices
| Document | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Driving Licence | $30 |
| Macau Driving Licence | $30 |
| Malaysia Driving Licence | $46 |
| Malaysia Birth Certificate | $65 |
Australian documents translated into Chinese
| Document | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Australian Birth Certificate | $75 |
| Australian Marriage Certificate | $75 |
| Australian Single Status Certificate | $75 |
| Australian Passport | $65 |
| Australian Death Certificate | $75 |
| Australian Police Clearance | $75 |
| Australian Driving Licence | $56 |
| Translation with separate DFAT Apostille or Authentication assistance | Contact us for a quote |
Prices apply to the corresponding standard document. Extra pages, handwriting, poor image quality, unusual layouts, additional certification steps or urgent deadlines may require a confirmed quote before work starts. We do not add an unapproved charge.
Price, turnaround and delivery
- Price: fixed rates above for the matching standard document; otherwise we confirm a free quote first.
- Turnaround: many standard documents are completed within 24 hours after payment. Urgent service may be available; the confirmed deadline controls.
- Files required: clear colour photos or scans of all relevant pages. You normally do not need to post the source original to us.
- Delivery: PDF by email; paper-copy availability and postage are confirmed with the order.
- Review: check names, dates, numbers and document details before the paper copy is sent.
- Refund guarantee: if we cannot provide the agreed translation service, the amount paid for that unprovided service is refunded. This does not guarantee acceptance or an application result.
Three real customer scenarios
Mainland China driving licence for use in Australia
File: mainland China driving licence. Issued in/language: China, simplified Chinese. Translation: Chinese to English. Receiver/use: customers commonly ask about a state transport authority, rental company or roadside check. Boundary: the translation does not replace the valid original licence or decide driving eligibility. Next step: send clear images of both sides and tell us the state or territory.
Taiwan identity and marriage documents for family evidence
File: Taiwan National ID card or marriage certificate. Issued in/language: Taiwan, traditional Chinese. Translation: Chinese to English. Receiver/use: customers commonly prepare identity or relationship evidence for an Australian visa or another family-related application. Boundary: the Department of Home Affairs or other receiver decides the exact evidence, source-copy and format requirements. Next step: send all relevant sides or pages and name the application.
Australian certificate for submission overseas
File: Australian birth, marriage, police or other certificate. Issued in/language: Australia, English. Translation: English to Chinese. Receiver/use: an overseas authority, notary, consulate, bank, school or other institution. Boundary: translation is separate from Notary Public work, DFAT Apostille or Authentication and consular processing. Next step: ask the receiver what it requires, then send us the document, country and institution name.
Driving licence translation example
A Chinese-to-English driving licence translation shows the source licence details in English and includes the translator’s current NAATI certification details. When driving, carry the valid original overseas licence together with any English translation or international driving permit required by the relevant state or territory. Driving and licence-transfer rules vary; check the current transport authority guidance.
See the Queensland Government overseas driving guidance. Customers in another jurisdiction should check that jurisdiction’s official transport authority.
Using translated documents for Australian visa and migration applications
The Department of Home Affairs instructs applicants to provide English translations of non-English documents. For translations completed in Australia, the translation should include the translator’s NAATI practitioner number. The application page or request letter controls which source documents, copies and translations must be submitted.
See the Department of Home Affairs guidance: Check twice, submit once. A compliant translation helps explain the source document in English; it does not guarantee visa eligibility, approval or acceptance of every item.
How to check a NAATI translator
NAATI is Australia’s national standards and certifying authority for translators and interpreters. Certification details can be checked through the NAATI online directory or the NAATI certification verification service. “NATTI” is a common misspelling; the correct name is NAATI.
Translation, notarisation, certified copies and Apostille
These are different services. A NAATI-certified translation identifies the translator and translation. A certified copy verifies a copy against an original. A Notary Public performs notarial work. DFAT issues Apostilles or Authentications for eligible Australian public documents. A consulate or overseas authority may impose further steps. One service does not automatically replace another.
How to order
- Send a clear photo or scan of every relevant side or page.
- Tell us the issuing country, source language, target language, receiving institution and actual use.
- We confirm price, turnaround, PDF or paper-copy delivery and any separate service requested.
- After payment, we translate and send the PDF for checking.
- You submit the source document or copy and translation in the format required by the receiving institution.
Request a document-specific translation quote from 澳洲ABC翻译（ABC Translation）.
Customer feedback
The following English excerpts are translated from original Chinese Yeeyi feedback archived on the 澳洲ABC翻译（ABC Translation） website. They describe individual customer experiences, not an institution’s policy or a guarantee of future acceptance.
“Good and fast. Renting a car in Melbourne with this driving licence translation went smoothly.”
juuyi82359 — translated from Chinese
“Excellent service: responsive, professional, and the driving licence translation arrived quickly. Very satisfied.”
yyyyyy99 — translated from Chinese
“Very efficient, with excellent service. The translation was neatly prepared. Very satisfied.”
ayyi479 — translated from Chinese
Read the full archived customer feedback and attribution.
Confidentiality
Customer documents are used to quote, translate, check and deliver the requested work. Access is limited to the customer and people required to provide the service, except where disclosure is legally required. Retention and deletion follow the current customer privacy policy; contact us before ordering if your matter needs a specific retention arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Are the listed prices final?
They are fixed prices for the matching standard document. We confirm any extra pages, unusual format, separate certification service, postage or urgent charge before work starts.
How long does translation take?
Many standard documents are completed within 24 hours after payment. Urgent service may be available. Your written quote confirms the applicable deadline.
Do I send the original document?
A clear colour photo or scan is normally sufficient for us to translate. The receiving institution may separately require you to submit or show the original, a certified copy or another form of evidence.
Is a PDF enough, or do I need a paper copy?
We provide a PDF and can confirm paper-copy delivery with the order. Ask the receiving institution which format it accepts.
Does NAATI translation guarantee acceptance or approval?
No. The translation explains the source document in another language and identifies the translator’s certification. The receiving institution decides document relevance, format, original or copy requirements, eligibility and outcome.
Does a translated document also need notarisation or an Apostille?
Not automatically. Translation, certified copies, Notary Public work, DFAT Apostille or Authentication and consular processing are separate. Follow the receiving institution’s current instructions.
How can I verify a NAATI credential?
Use the translator details shown on the translation to check the NAATI online directory or NAATI credential verification service.
What if my document is not listed?
Send a clear image through the quote form or WeChat au12312. Include the issuing country, language, receiving institution and use so we can confirm the correct service.