Questions, answered plainly.
The things people ask before they order. If yours is not here, call or write.
Ordering
When should I get a quote instead of ordering online?
Order online when you can count the pages or words and the language is on our list. Ask for a quote when you cannot count the document, the language is rare, the text is over 10,000 words, you need an apostille or notarisation, or the file is formatted (InDesign, CAD, heavy PDF).
How do I order?
Add a service to the cart, choose the option and quantity, and check out. Or send the document through the quote form. Either way, we confirm the price and date before work starts.
What file can I send?
PDF, Word (docx or doc), ODT, JPG or PNG. Up to three files, 10 MB in total. A clear scan or photo of every page is enough for most jobs.
Can I cancel an order?
Yes. If the document turns out to differ materially from your order, you may cancel free of charge before work starts. Consumers also have a 14-day right of withdrawal, described in our refund policy. Interpreting bookings can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
What if my language is not listed?
Ask. We will tell you within one working day whether we can help, and at what price.
Do you handle Norwegian Nynorsk and Bokmål?
Yes. We translate into and out of both, and proofreading includes Bokmål to Nynorsk review in the hourly rate.
Certified
What does "certified translation" mean in Norway?
It is a translation stamped and signed by a state-authorised translator (statsautorisert translatør). We do not hold that title ourselves. The stamping is done by state-authorised translators in our network.
Will UDI, NAV or my university accept it?
Norwegian bodies such as UDI and NAV accept stamped translations in most cases. We cannot promise it, because the receiving body decides. Check their requirements, and tell us if they ask for something specific.
Can you certify translations between two other languages?
No. State-authorised translation exists only for pairs into or out of Norwegian. For other pairs we translate and quote separately, without a stamp.
Do you arrange an apostille?
Apostille and notarisation are quoted separately. Tell us which country the document is for.
Do I have to send the original document?
A clear scan or photo of every page is normally enough. Ask the receiving body whether they also want the original.
Prices & payment
Is the price on the page the final price?
The price on the page is a from-price. We confirm the final price in writing after we have seen your document, and before any work starts.
How can I pay? Can I pay by card?
Payment is by invoice, due in 14 days. Card payment is not yet available. The card option at checkout is a test and no money is taken.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, NOK 440 including VAT. If your order is lower, we add an adjustment line to reach it.
Do your prices include VAT? I buy as a business.
All prices include 25% VAT (MVA). Business customers can switch to a view without VAT, and the invoice shows the VAT amount separately.
Can you do it faster?
Express is 25% extra and aims for the next working day, if the length allows. Same-day is on request, at 50% extra, by quote. We confirm before you pay.
Delivery
How do I receive the translation?
As a PDF by email, free. A stamped certified translation can also come by post for NOK 99, or you can pick it up in Maura, free.
How long does it take?
Certified translation takes 4–5 working days, or the next working day with express. For other services we confirm the date together with the price.
What if there is a mistake?
If the mistake is ours, we correct it free of charge. If we cannot correct it within a reasonable time, you get a refund. Tell us as soon as you notice.
Can I collect it in person?
Yes, at Ringduevegen 9, Maura, during opening hours. We tell you when it is ready.
Privacy
Are my documents confidential?
Yes. We use your files only for your job and share them only with the people working on it. Personal documents are personal data under GDPR.
How long do you keep my files?
Only as long as needed to do the job and handle corrections or complaints. The privacy policy states the periods.
Can I ask you to delete my data?
Yes. Write to support@risetranslate.com. We delete what we are not required by law to keep, such as accounting records.