Pricing for certified translation in Peru is one of the most confusing things to research, because there is no single official rate and quotes vary wildly by provider. This post gives you a clear answer and explains why the market looks the way it does.

There is no fixed government price

Peru does not set a regulated or fixed government price for certified translation. What a translation costs in the open market depends on factors like the language pair, the length and complexity of the document, urgency, and the document type. That is why you will see very different numbers quoted around the web — and why a transparent flat price is genuinely useful.

We deliberately do not publish a "Peru market per-page rate," because there is no reliable single figure and quoting one would be guesswork. Instead we use a flat per-document price so you know the cost before you commit.

Our pricing

$150 USD per document.
$130 USD per document when you order three or more, in the same order.
Prices are in U.S. dollars and include the certified translation and notarization.
Standard turnaround is 3 business days.

"Per document" means a discrete record — for example, one birth certificate, one marriage certificate, one FBI background check, one diploma. If you are unsure whether something counts as one document or several (a multi-page transcript, a decree with annexes), ask us before ordering and we will tell you.

Why volume pricing helps you

Most people preparing a Peruvian residence file are not translating one document — they are translating a small stack: a birth certificate, a marriage certificate, a background check, sometimes income or degree documents. Submitting them together brings each one to $130 instead of $150. If you know your full document list up front, ordering as one batch is the most economical approach.

What's included — and what isn't

Included: the CTP-certified Spanish translation with its full certification package — cover sheet with security features, the translator's colegiatura number, post-signature seals, and a sworn statement of accuracy — plus notarization.

Not included: apostille or legalization. That is a government function performed in the country that issued your document (for foreign documents) or by Peru's MRE (for Peruvian documents). We are not an apostille service; we provide the certified translation. See Apostille for Peru documents.

Is certified worth it over a "simple" translation?

For some general procedures Peru's administrative-simplification rules allow a simple translation. But for visa files, SUNEDU degree recognition, and court matters, a certified translation is the safe standard — it carries the certification package that authorities expect and reduces the chance of a document being questioned. Paying a flat, predictable price for that certainty is usually the right call. See Notarized vs. certified translation in Peru.

Why a flat price is honest, not just convenient

It is worth explaining why we price the way we do, because the alternative is so common that a flat rate can look almost suspicious by comparison. Many providers quote per page or per word, then add urgency surcharges, certification fees, and notarization fees on top. Because Peru has no regulated or fixed government price, that approach gives enormous latitude to inflate a quote after you are committed — and it makes comparing two providers nearly impossible. A flat per-document price removes the moving parts: you know the number before you order, and certification and notarization are already inside it, not bolted on afterward.

The honest caveat is the definition of "a document." A discrete record — one birth certificate, one diploma, one FBI summary — is one document. An unusually long instrument, like a lengthy court judgment with annexes or a multi-page transcript, is the case to ask about before ordering, and we will tell you plainly how it is handled rather than surprising you on delivery. That single up-front question is the only variable in an otherwise fixed price, which is exactly how pricing should work.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a government-set price for certified translation in Peru? No. There is no regulated or fixed government price; open-market quotes vary by language pair, length, urgency, and document type. That is why we use a transparent flat rate.

Do you charge extra for certification or notarization? No. The $150 (or $130 for three or more) includes the CTP-certified translation and notarization. No add-on certification or notary fees.

What counts as "one document"? A discrete record. If you are unsure about a long transcript or a decree with annexes, ask before ordering — we confirm how it is priced up front.

Does the price include apostille? No. Apostille/legalization is a government function done in the document's country of origin (or by Peru's MRE for Peruvian documents). We provide the certified translation only.

Can I see a Peru per-page market rate? We won't publish one — there is no reliable single figure, and quoting one would be guesswork. The flat per-document price sidesteps that entirely.

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There is nothing to quote and wait for — the price is fixed. Start your order at /order. For visa documents see /visa-translations; for degree recognition see /sunedu-translations.

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