Sydney translation services

NAATI certified translation across 171 languages for Australia's most multicultural city

Get a quote for Sydney translationServing Sydney, NSW
  • From $69/page
  • 2–5 business days
  • 171 languages
  • 100% acceptance guarantee
  • No visit required

2 million+

Sydney residents speak a language other than English at home (38%)

5.2 million

Greater Sydney, ABS Census 2021

20,000+

translations delivered for Sydney clients

171

languages we translate, by native-speaking translators

Need a document translated in Sydney?

Whether you're converting an overseas driver licence at Service NSW, submitting documents for a visa application at the Sydney Department of Home Affairs office, preparing for an NCAT hearing, or enrolling at a Sydney university — if your document isn't in English, you need a NAATI certified translation. LEXIGO provides fast, certified translation for every document type, accepted by every Australian institution.

We translate across 171 languages and have completed over 20,000 translations for Sydney clients. Upload your document now for a free quote in minutes, or keep reading to learn more about our services.

Who we work with here

Trusted by NSW Government agencies, NSW Health, University of Sydney, UNSW, Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District

LEXIGO Sydney, 141 Walker St, North Sydney. Fast digital delivery across Greater Sydney and NSW, with local pickup and postal delivery available.

Our guarantee

100% acceptance guarantee — accepted by all NSW government departments, courts, and institutions including NCAT, Service NSW, and Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages NSW

Language services in Sydney

LEXIGO provides comprehensive language services to Sydney businesses, government agencies, and individuals:

NAATI Certified Translation

Birth certificates, driver licences, academic transcripts, marriage certificates, passports, and all official documents translated by NAATI certified translators

Transcreation & Multicultural Marketing

Culturally adapted campaigns reaching Sydney's extraordinarily diverse communities across print, digital, and broadcast channels

Multilingual Video Production

Subtitling, voiceover, and multilingual video for NSW Government communications, healthcare messaging, and corporate training

Community Engagement

Strategic community engagement programs designed for Sydney's CALD populations across Western Sydney, the inner west, and the northern corridor

Website & App Localisation

Multilingual website translation with proxy technology for seamless in-language digital experiences

How it works

  1. 01

    Upload your document

    Scan or photograph your document and submit it through our online portal. No account needed, no appointment required. Most clients submit from their phone in under two minutes.

  2. 02

    Receive your quote instantly

    We'll quote your document within minutes — not hours. You'll see the exact price, turnaround time, and what's included before you commit to anything. No hidden fees, no surprises.

  3. 03

    Get your certified translation

    Your NAATI certified translation is delivered digitally, ready to submit to any Australian government department, court, university, or institution. Need a hard copy? We'll post certified originals to any Sydney address. That's it — accepted everywhere, guaranteed.

What Sydney clients have translated

The requests we see most often from Sydney.

Immigration & visa documents

Birth certificates, police clearances, academic qualifications, and relationship evidence for Department of Home Affairs submissions

Driver licence conversions

Overseas licence translation for Transport for NSW / Service NSW acceptance

Medical & healthcare documents

Patient information, consent forms, and discharge summaries across Sydney's local health districts

Legal documents

Court documents, statutory declarations, and evidence for NCAT, District Court, and Federal Circuit Court hearings

Academic transcripts & qualifications

For university admissions and professional skills assessments

Business & corporate documents

Contracts, compliance documents, and multilingual communications for Sydney's corporate sector

Personal & Identity Documents

Academic & Professional

Legal & Government

Medical & Health

Accepted across Sydney

The departments, courts, registries and institutions that take a LEXIGO translation in Sydney.

NSW Government Departments

LEXIGO translations are accepted by all NSW Government departments and agencies, including:

Service NSW, NSW Health, Department of Communities and Justice NSW, Department of Education NSW, Transport for NSW, Department of Customer Service

Courts & Tribunals

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), District Court of NSW, Local Court of NSW, Supreme Court of NSW, Land and Environment Court of NSW, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Sydney Registry)

Registry Services

Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages NSW — translated certificates accepted for all registration and amendment applications

Major Hospitals & Health Networks

Westmead Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children's Hospital, Blacktown Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital

Universities

University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, Australian Catholic University (Sydney Campus)

Suburbs and areas we serve

LEXIGO services clients across all of Greater Sydney, including:

CBD & Inner City

  • Sydney CBD
  • Surry Hills
  • Pyrmont
  • Ultimo
  • Darlinghurst
  • Redfern
  • Chippendale
  • Haymarket
  • Glebe

Inner West

  • Marrickville
  • Ashfield
  • Burwood
  • Strathfield
  • Canterbury
  • Campsie
  • Dulwich Hill
  • Leichhardt
  • Five Dock

diverse communities speaking Greek, Chinese, Korean, and Italian

Western Sydney

  • Parramatta
  • Blacktown
  • Penrith
  • Liverpool
  • Fairfield
  • Cabramatta
  • Auburn
  • Bankstown
  • Merrylands
  • Harris Park

the heart of Sydney's multicultural corridor with Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, Chinese, and Assyrian communities

South-Western Sydney

  • Lakemba
  • Punchbowl
  • Revesby
  • Padstow
  • Campbelltown
  • Camden
  • Ingleburn

significant Arabic, Vietnamese, and Pacific Islander communities

Northern Sydney

  • Chatswood
  • Eastwood
  • Epping
  • Ryde
  • Hornsby
  • Lane Cove
  • North Sydney

large Chinese and Korean-speaking communities

Southern & Eastern Sydney

  • Hurstville
  • Rockdale
  • Kogarah
  • Kingsford
  • Randwick
  • Maroubra

Chinese, Greek, and Nepali communities

Sydney's Language Landscape

Sydney is Australia's largest and most linguistically diverse city. The ABS Census 2021 revealed that over 2 million residents of Greater Sydney — approximately 38% of the population — speak a language other than English at home, making Sydney one of the most multilingual cities in the world.

The most widely spoken languages other than English in Sydney include:

  1. 01Mandarin297,000+
    concentrated in Chatswood, Burwood, Hurstville, Eastwood, and the CBD
  2. 02Arabic198,000+
    primarily in Lakemba, Bankstown, Auburn, Punchbowl, and Liverpool
  3. 03Cantonese131,000+
    in Chatswood, Burwood, Hurstville, and Ashfield
  4. 04Vietnamese95,000+
    concentrated in Cabramatta, Fairfield, Bankstown, and Canley Vale
  5. 05Hindi80,000+
    growing communities in Parramatta, Harris Park, Westmead, and Blacktown
  6. 06Korean55,000+
    strong presence in Strathfield, Eastwood, and Lidcombe
  7. 07Greek54,000+
    established communities in Marrickville, Earlwood, and Kingsford
  8. 08Filipino/Tagalog52,000+
    across Blacktown, Liverpool, and Parramatta
  9. 09Nepali46,000+
    growing rapidly in Auburn, Quakers Hill, and Rockdale
  10. 10Spanish42,000+
    across the inner west and eastern suburbs

Sydney also has substantial communities speaking Turkish, Thai, Indonesian, Tamil, Urdu, Persian/Farsi, Samoan, Tongan, and Bengali — reflecting the city's connections to virtually every region of the world.

Language guides for Sydney

Every suburb, every language and every Census figure is on the Language Map.

Industries we work with in Sydney

Government & Public Sector

As the capital of Australia's most populous state, Sydney is home to major NSW Government departments and federal agencies. LEXIGO supports multilingual communication for Service NSW, NSW Health, Department of Communities and Justice, and federal agencies based in the Sydney CBD and Parramatta. Common requirements include translated correspondence, multilingual public health campaigns.

Legal, Immigration & Financial Services

Sydney's legal and financial hub generates enormous demand for NAATI certified translation. Migration agents in Parramatta, the CBD, and suburban offices require translated identity documents for visa applications. Law firms need certified translations for court proceedings at NCAT, the NSW District Court, and Federal Circuit Court. Sydney's financial services sector requires translated financial statements, identity verification, and corporate documents.

Healthcare & Medical

Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney Local Health District, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, and Northern Sydney Local Health District all serve highly diverse patient populations. LEXIGO provides translated patient information, consent forms, mental health assessments, and discharge summaries.

Education & Research

The University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, and Western Sydney University collectively enrol thousands of international students requiring academic transcript translation, credential assessment documentation, and multilingual communications.

For organisations: translation at scale

If you're a government agency, local health district, university, or corporate organisation in Sydney, LEXIGO operates as a translation and multicultural communications partner — not just a document-by-document vendor. We support organisations with ongoing translation programs, multilingual campaign delivery, and community engagement strategies. Our clients include NSW Government agencies, Sydney's major hospital networks, and leading universities. Talk to us about volume arrangements, dedicated account management, and integration with your existing workflows.

Why choose LEXIGO

Your translation will be accepted. Guaranteed.

Every LEXIGO translation carries full NAATI certification and our 100% acceptance guarantee. If any NSW government department, court, or institution doesn't accept your translation, we'll resolve it at no additional cost. We work with NCAT, Service NSW, the District Court, and Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages NSW regularly — we know exactly what each institution requires.

Your document, returned on time

Deadlines matter. Whether it's a court filing date, a visa lodgement window, or a hospital appointment, late isn't an option. Standard turnaround is 2–5 business days, with express and same-day options for urgent requirements. Digital delivery means Sydney clients receive exactly the same speed as local clients — no geographic delays.

No appointment, no visit, no hassle

Submit your document online from anywhere in Sydney — Parramatta, Cabramatta, Lakemba, Chatswood, the CBD, or your living room. The entire process from upload to certified delivery happens digitally. Need a hard copy? We'll post certified originals to any Sydney address.

We know Sydney's communities

Sydney's CALD communities span an enormous metropolitan area, each with distinct language profiles. The Arabic-speaking community in Lakemba has different dialects to Auburn. Cabramatta's Vietnamese speakers include multiple regional varieties. Parramatta and Harris Park have Hindi, Punjabi, and Tamil speakers with different cultural and institutional needs. Our translators understand these distinctions because they work within these communities.

Common questions

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How much does NAATI certified translation cost in Sydney?

NAATI certified translation at LEXIGO starts from $69 per page. The final cost depends on the language pair, document complexity, and turnaround time required. Upload your document online for a free, no-obligation quote — most standard documents are quoted within minutes.

Where can I get NAATI certified translation in Sydney?

LEXIGO delivers fast digital translation to Sydney clients. Submit your documents online from anywhere in Sydney and receive your completed translations digitally. Certified hard copies can be posted to any Sydney address. No in-person visit is required.

Do I need to visit in person for translation services in Sydney?

No. The entire process — from uploading your document to receiving your certified translation — is completed online. This means you get the same quality and turnaround whether you're in Parramatta, the CBD, or Penrith. Physical certified copies can be posted anywhere in Sydney.

How long does translation take for Sydney clients?

Standard turnaround is 2–5 business days for most documents. Express and same-day options are available for urgent court deadlines, immigration lodgement dates, and medical requirements. Digital delivery means there's no geographic delay for Sydney clients.

Are LEXIGO translations accepted by Service NSW?

Yes. LEXIGO's NAATI certified translations are accepted by Service NSW for driver licence conversions, identity verification, and all other documentation requirements. Our translations are also accepted by Transport for NSW and all NSW government departments.

Get started with Sydney's trusted translation partner

Upload your document online for a free quote — most documents returned within 2–5 business days with free digital delivery