AO Translation provides NAATI-certified Chinese-to-English and English-to-Chinese document translation for clients in Sydney and across New South Wales.
Translate birth certificates, ID cards, marriage certificates, police certificates and other documents for visa applications, study, employment and official paperwork, with online ordering and PDF delivery.
Price
Standard Chinese-to-English translation
- Chinese birth certificate translation: A$45 each.
- Chinese ID card translation: A$45 each.
- Chinese driver licence translation: A$25.
These are standard-service examples, not a single price for every document. Check the matching product page for the price and what is included.
Non-standard documents require a written quote; you can also request one quote for several documents.
Turnaround
- Standard documents are usually delivered within 12 hours.
- Check your selected document service for its specific turnaround.
Translator credentials
- Translator: Jinhong Li, who translates your Chinese and English documents.
- Certification: NAATI Certified Translator; CPN5BW39O.
- Certified directions: Chinese-to-English and English-to-Chinese.
- Check the translator’s NAATI credentials.
Common Documents We Translate
Choose the route that matches your document. Standard documents can be ordered through the Product pages below; use the price list or request a written quote if your document is different.
- Chinese birth certificate translationOrder a Chinese Birth Certificate Translation Online
- Chinese ID card translationOrder a Chinese ID Card Translation Online
- Marriage certificate translationOrder a Chinese Marriage Certificate Translation Online
- Police check and certificate translationOrder a Chinese Police Check Certificate Translation Online
- Chinese household register translationUse the document catalogue or request a quote for your document.
- Academic transcript and graduation certificate translationTell us the document type and intended use when requesting a quote.
- Business, bank and legal document translationFor non-standard documents, request a written quote confirming the scope.
- Chinese driver licence translationTranslate a Chinese Driver LicenceTranslate a Taiwan Driver Licence
Simplified and Traditional Chinese Documents
We translate documents written in Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese into English. This includes mainland Chinese documents and Taiwan documents.
- Choose the service for your document’s issuing jurisdiction as well as its document type.
- Mainland Chinese examples include Chinese birth certificates, Chinese ID cards and Chinese marriage certificates.
- For a document not listed, request a written quote.
Common Sydney Use Cases
We regularly assist with personal documents that need to be translated into English for official, administrative or everyday use in Australia.
- Visa and migration matters: visa applications, migration matters and paperwork requested by migration agents.
- Study: university applications, admission or enrolment, including academic records requested by universities.
- Employment and identity: employment checks, identity verification and personal identification documents requested by employers or other receiving organisations.
- Legal, bank and property paperwork: legal documents and appointments, bank checks and property or bank paperwork requested by legal offices or banks.
- Government submissions: official or administrative documents requested by government agencies.
- Driving and car rental: overseas driver licence translation and rental-car use, subject to the separate NSW and rental-company requirements below. Rental companies set their own requirements.
If you are not sure whether your document needs a NAATI certified translation, you can send us a copy for review before ordering. We can confirm whether the document is suitable for translation, but the final acceptance decision always depends on the receiving organisation.
NAATI Translation Services for Sydney Clients
- Australia-wide service, including Sydney. We serve clients across New South Wales and the rest of Australia.
- Our service is suitable for clients living in Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Chatswood, Hurstville, Burwood, Rhodes, Eastwood, Ryde, Strathfield and other areas across NSW.
- Order from anywhere in Australia and receive your translation electronically, without visiting an office.
What you receive
- A PDF electronic copy of the completed NAATI-certified translation.
- Printed copies can also be arranged if required. Confirm any separate arrangements before ordering.
How to order
Order a standard document translation
- Choose the matching document service from the links above and check its translation scope, current price and available delivery options.
- Follow that service’s submission and ordering instructions. Provide a clear photo, scan or PDF of the document.
- Check the selected price and expected turnaround, then complete the order and payment as directed by the service.
- Receive the completed translation electronically in the confirmed format.
Request a written quote
Use the written-quote route for non-standard documents. Standard documents can be ordered directly through their matching Product pages.
- Tell us the document types, number of files, language direction and intended use.
- Provide a clear photo, scan or PDF for document review, following the quotation instructions.
- We will review the document and confirm the translation scope, total price and expected turnaround before work starts.
Multiple Documents for One Application
If your application involves different documents, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate and police certificate, you can request one written quote for the complete set.
Delivery time and format
- Standard documents are usually delivered within 12 hours. The timeframe starts once the file and payment are confirmed. Check your selected document service for its specific turnaround.
- For non-standard documents, the expected turnaround is confirmed in the written quote.
- If you are ordering several files, you can ask us to confirm a combined delivery time.
- Tell us your required date before ordering.
- The completed NAATI certified translation is usually delivered electronically as a PDF. Printed copies can be arranged separately if required.
Can I Use a NAATI Driver Licence Translation in NSW?
Need your driver licence in English? Order a NAATI-certified English translation of your Chinese or Taiwan driver licence for car-rental enquiries and for employer, insurer or other private-service records when English licence details are requested.
For NSW licence transfers and driving tests, Service NSW requires a translation from a listed provider: Multicultural NSW, the Department of Home Affairs, TECO for Taiwan-issued licences, or the Korean Consulate for Korean-issued licences.
FAQ
How much does NAATI translation cost in Sydney?
- For standard Chinese-to-English translation, Chinese birth certificates cost A$45 each.
- Chinese ID cards cost A$45 each.
- Chinese driver licence translation costs A$25.
- These are standard-service examples, not a single price for every document.
- Check the current price list and the matching product page for the price and what is included.
- Non-standard documents require a written quote. You can also request one quote for several documents to confirm the complete scope and total price.
How long does NAATI translation take for Sydney clients?
- Standard documents are usually delivered as a PDF within about 12 hours after the file and payment are confirmed. Check your selected document service for its specific turnaround.
- For non-standard documents, the expected turnaround is confirmed in the written quote.
- If you are ordering several files, you can ask us to confirm a combined delivery time.
- Tell us your required date before ordering.
Do Sydney clients need to visit an office?
No. Sydney clients can usually complete the whole process online by sending a clear photo, scan or PDF of the document.
Can I request one quote for several different documents?
Yes. Use the written-quote route for the complete set. We will confirm the translation scope, total price and expected turnaround before work starts.
Who decides whether my NAATI translation will be accepted?
The receiving organisation decides which documents and translation formats it accepts. We prepare NAATI-certified translations for the document and purpose you specify, including applications and records requested by universities, banks, employers and rental companies.
Can I use a NAATI driver licence translation to drive in NSW?
Eligible overseas visitors with a non-English licence need to carry an English translation or an International Driving Permit alongside their current overseas licence. NSW Government guidance sets out the visitor conditions and permitted driving period.
See the NSW Government overseas-driver guidance.
Can I use a NAATI driver licence translation to rent a car in Sydney?
Yes, for rental providers that accept NAATI-certified translations. SIXT Australia, for example, lists a foreign photo licence accompanied by a NAATI-certified translation as one of its licence options. Present the translation together with your original licence.
See SIXT Australia licence requirements.
Can I use a NAATI translation to take a NSW driving test?
For a NSW driving test, obtain your translation from a provider listed by Service NSW: Multicultural NSW, the Department of Home Affairs, TECO for Taiwan-issued licences, or the Korean Consulate for Korean-issued licences.
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