Translating - Übersetzen

Translations deal with the written word.

While the need for accuracy is self-evident, a good translation will also resemble the original in register of tone and, as far as possible, in layout.

GLS - German Language Services will attend to your documents promptly, or as per arrangement, and with utmost confidentiality. They may be submitted in a variety of formats and will be returned to you in hard and/or soft copy. If they are needed for official purposes they will be certified in line with official requirements.

Specialisation Areas
Examples of translation areas GLS - German Language Services has worked in:
  • personal documents (certificates, employment references, professional and academic qualifications, school certificates, pension notices, migration and customs documents, personal correspondence)
  • medical histories
  • medico-legal reports (for personal injury and compensation claims)
  • legal documents (court decisions, wills, legislation)
  • technical specifications and instruction manuals (automotive, engineering, electronics, construction, appliances, patents)
  • software (medical, education, entertainment)
  • business (correspondence, contracts)
  • marketing and promotion (products, tourism, food and wine, education)
  • academic research material (humanities, medicine, science)
  • historical correspondence and documents incl. family history (we have a special interest in translating and transcribing letters etc. which were written in Kurrent, the old 'German' script)

Rates
Staying within one's budget is always an issue nowadays. Our competitive rates will ensure that you can keep your costs down.  In most cases, we will be able to provide you with a definite price. If changes occur we will keep you informed. Please contact us for an obligation-free quote. You could be pleasantly surprised.

Overseas customers might, under certain circumstances, benefit from not having to pay Goods and Services Tax.

Translation costs are calculated per 100 words. Our minimum charge for translations is A$55 (current January 2023).

Unfortunately, we cannot accept credit card payments.