You do not need to visit an office to order a NAATI translation. Upload a clear photo of your document to a NAATI-certified translator or translation team. Common documents cost A$30–65, and the stamped PDF is delivered within 24 business hours after payment. To verify it, search the translator’s CPN in the official NAATI directory or scan the QR code on the digital stamp.
Where can I order a NAATI translation?
A NAATI translation must be issued by a NAATI-certified translator. NAATI is the certification authority and does not accept translation orders.
A NAATI translation is a translation completed by a NAATI-certified translator and issued with the translator’s declaration, Certified Practitioner Number (CPN) and NAATI digital stamp. Australian government departments, road authorities, courts, schools and other organisations commonly request this type of certified translation.
Because NAATI examines and certifies practitioners rather than providing translation services, you order through a translator who holds the correct certification or through a translation team that assigns the work to one:
- Online ordering: upload a clear photo or scan of the document. The certified translator completes the translation and returns a digitally stamped PDF. You do not need an appointment or to post the original.
- Verify after delivery: after receiving the translation, use the CPN shown on it to check the translator’s name, certification direction and current status in the official NAATI directory.
What do I need and how does the process work?
A clear photo or scan is usually all you need. There is no need to post the original, and the process is completed online in four steps.
Documents and details
- A clear photo or scan showing the complete document
- The name spelling to use, preferably matching the passport
- The intended use, such as visa, road authority or school submission
Four-step process
- 1. Choose the relevant document service
- 2. Upload the document, enter the details and pay
- 3. A NAATI-certified translator translates and checks it
- 4. Receive the digitally stamped PDF by email
Photos taken with a phone are acceptable if all four corners and every line of text are clear. Avoid glare, shadows, blur, fingers covering the document or cropped edges. If the English spelling of a name matters, provide the passport spelling when ordering.
How do I verify a NAATI translation?
Find the CPN on the translation and enter it in the official NAATI directory. The translator, language direction and certification shown in the directory should match the translation.
Check the CPN
A genuine NAATI translation identifies the certified practitioner with a CPN. Search that number in the official directory.
Check the language direction
Confirm that the listed certification covers the required written translation direction, such as Chinese into English.
Check the digital stamp
Scan the QR code on the NAATI digital stamp. It should open the verification details for the issued translation.
| Step | What to do | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Find the number | Locate the CPN in the translator’s declaration or digital stamp | The translation clearly displays a practitioner number |
| 2. Search NAATI | Enter the CPN at directory.naati.com.au | The translator’s name and certification record appear |
| 3. Match the direction | Compare the certified language combination and direction | The certification covers the written translation you received |
| 4. Scan the QR code | Scan the QR code on the digital stamp | The verification details match the issued translation |
How much does a NAATI translation cost and how long does it take?
Common documents cost A$30–65 per document or page and are delivered within 24 business hours after payment.
| Document | Price | Standard delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan driver licence | A$30 per licence | Within 24 business hours after payment |
| Taiwan national ID card | A$50 per card | Within 24 business hours after payment |
| Taiwan birth certificate | A$50 per certificate | Within 24 business hours after payment |
| Taiwan military discharge order | A$65 per document | Within 24 business hours after payment |
| Mainland Chinese documents, including ID cards, birth certificates and marriage certificates | A$30–55 per document | Within 24 business hours after payment |
Prices include translation by a NAATI-certified translator, the translator’s declaration, a NAATI digital stamp and PDF delivery. A 2–6-hour urgent service may be available for some standard documents, subject to translator availability. Any urgent-service fee and the completion time are confirmed with the order. See the document translation price list, or contact us for documents not listed.
NAATI translation FAQs
Can I use a digitally stamped NAATI translation PDF?
Yes. A PDF bearing a NAATI digital stamp can be uploaded to online application systems such as ImmiAccount. A printed copy is also accepted in many situations because the QR code on the stamp can be scanned for verification. If a receiving organisation specifically requires an original hard copy, select postal delivery when ordering.
Does a NAATI translation expire?
NAATI translations do not have a standard expiry date. However, a receiving organisation may require the source document or its translation to have been issued recently, commonly within the previous 3–12 months. Follow the requirements of the organisation receiving the document.
Can I submit my document directly to NAATI for translation?
No. NAATI examines and certifies practitioners but does not accept translation orders. The translation must be completed by a translator holding the appropriate NAATI certification, so you order from a certified translator or a translation team that works with one.
How can I check a low-cost service claiming to provide a NAATI translation?
After receiving the translation, use the CPN shown on it to search the official NAATI directory. The translator and certification direction should match the translation. Do not use a completed translation that has no CPN or a practitioner number that cannot be found, because receiving organisations may verify these details.
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Last updated: 24 August 2026 | Content reviewed by the Best Fanyi NAATI-certified translator team