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What is NAATI Certified Translation in Australia?
If you need to submit foreign documents to an Australian government agency, university, or court, you will almost certainly need a NAATI certified translation. This guide explains what NAATI certification means, why it matters, and what documents require it.
What is NAATI?
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the official body that certifies translators and interpreters in Australia. Only translators who hold a valid NAATI credential are authorised to produce certified translations that are accepted by Australian government agencies.
What is NAATI Level 3 (Professional Translator)?
NAATI has several levels of certification. For official document translation, NAATI Level 3 (Professional Translator) is the required standard.
One important point many people overlook: NAATI certification is direction-specific. A translator certified for English → Chinese is not authorised to translate Chinese → English documents. If you submit a document translated in the wrong direction, it will be rejected by government agencies.
At Jinding Translation Service, our translators hold bidirectional NAATI Level 3 certification — both Chinese → English and English → Chinese — so your documents are always translated in the correct direction.
Which Australian Agencies Accept NAATI Certified Translation?
NAATI certified translations are accepted by:
- Department of Home Affairs (immigration and visa applications)
- State road authorities (VicRoads, TMR, Service NSW, etc.)
- Australian courts and tribunals
- Universities and TAFE institutions
- Australian Border Force and customs
- Chinese Embassy in Australia
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
What Documents Need NAATI Certified Translation?
Common documents that require NAATI certified translation include:
- Driver licences (for driving, car rental, and licence conversion)
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates
- Death certificates
- Immigration and visa documents
- Medical documents
- Legal documents and contracts
- Company documents
How Much Does NAATI Certified Translation Cost?
| Document | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Driver licence | $20 AUD | Same day |
| Birth certificate | From $40 AUD | Same day |
| Marriage certificate | From $40 AUD | Same day |
| Police clearance | From $40 AUD | Same day |
| Immigration documents | Quote required | 1-2 business days |
How to Get a NAATI Certified Translation
- Send a clear photo or scan of your document via WeChat or email
- Receive a quote and confirm
- Complete payment
- Receive your certified translation by email (same day for most documents)
No need to visit in person. We serve clients across all Australian states including NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT.
Why Choose Jinding Translation Service?
- NAATI accredited, Level 3 certified, bidirectional (Chinese ↔ English)
- Also certified by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and Chinese Embassy
- Over 10 years of experience serving 5,000+ clients
- Accepted by all Australian government agencies
- Fast turnaround — most documents completed same day
Contact us: 📱 WeChat: au81326 📧 Email: 11072059@qq.com 📞 Phone: 0426 854 261
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This page is part of the NAATI translation content provided by Jinding Translation Service, an Australian NAATI certified translation company.
Jinding Translation Service provides officially accepted NAATI translations for Australian government, migration, education, and legal use.
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