Legal Transcription Services
Trusted Translations provides legal transcription of depositions, hearings, interviews, and recorded statements, with speaker identification and timestamps. Prices start at $1.15 per audio minute, with standard delivery in 1-2 business days and rush delivery in 6 to 12 hours.
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Legal Transcription at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | Starts at $1.15 per audio minute |
| Standard turnaround | 1-2 business days |
| Rush turnaround | 6-12 hours |
| Languages | 77 languages, with regional variants of Arabic, English, and Spanish |
| Transcript style | Full verbatim, with a clean verbatim option |
| Included in every transcript | Speaker identification and timestamps |
| Delivery formats | DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, CSV, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, FCPXML, JSON, EDL |
| Accepted recordings | Audio and video files, including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV |
| Certification | The transcription of an audio or video recording can be certified |
| Confidentiality | NDA available if you need one |
| How to order | Website upload form, email, or a dedicated account manager |
| Pricing last reviewed | October 2026 |
Which Legal Recordings Can Be Transcribed?
Trusted Translations transcribes any audio or video recording that is part of a legal matter. Examples include:
| Type of recording | Typical use of the transcript |
|---|---|
| Depositions and examinations under oath | Preparing for trial, motions, and appeals |
| Court hearings and proceedings | Creating a written record for appeals and case files |
| Witness and client interviews | Case preparation and investigations |
| Recorded statements | Insurance claims, workers’ compensation, and investigations |
| Phone calls and voicemail | Reviewing recorded evidence as text |
| Arbitration and mediation sessions | Documenting what each party said |
What Is the Difference Between Full Verbatim and Clean Verbatim Transcription?
Trusted Translations delivers legal transcripts in full verbatim by default and offers clean verbatim as an option. Both styles include speaker identification and timestamps.
| Style | What the transcript contains | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Full verbatim (default) | Everything that was said, word for word, as it was spoken | Depositions, hearings, and recordings where the exact wording matters |
| Clean verbatim (option) | The speaker’s words with the transcript made easier to read | Interviews and statements that will be reviewed rather than cited word for word |
What Is the Difference Between Transcription and Translation?
Transcription and translation solve different problems. The table shows what each one starts with, what it produces, and what Trusted Translations offers.
| Service | Starts with | Produces | Price At Trusted Translations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcription | An audio or video recording | A written transcript in the same language | Legal transcription from $1.15 per audio minute |
| Translation | A written document in one language | A written document in another language | Certified translation from $19.90 per page, with notarization at no extra cost |
| Translation of a transcript | A written transcript | A transcript in another language | Certified translation of the transcript, priced per page from $19.90 |
Which Languages Can Trusted Translations Transcribe?
Trusted Translations transcribes recordings in the 77 languages below. Arabic, English, and Spanish are also available in regional variants.
| Letters | Languages |
|---|---|
| A-C | Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, Czech |
| D-H | Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian |
| I-M | Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian |
| N-S | Nepali, Norwegian Bokmål, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Swiss German |
| T-Z | Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yiddish, Zulu |
Which Audio and Video Formats Does Trusted Translations Accept?
Trusted Translations accepts the audio and video file formats in the table below for legal transcription.
| Category | Formats |
|---|---|
| Common audio formats | MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WMA |
| Common video formats | MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEG, MPG, WMV, FLV, 3GP |
| All accepted formats | 3GP, AAC, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AMR, AU, AVI, CAF, DSS, FLAC, FLV, GSD, GSM, M2V, M4A, M4V, MK3D, MOOV, MOV, MP2, MP3, MP4, MPA, MPE, MPEG, MPG, MPGA, MTS, MUS, MXF, OGA, OGG, OGV, OGX, QT, RM, SWF, TS, VOB, WAV, WEBA, WEBM, WMA, WMV, XSPF |
Which File Formats Is the Transcript Delivered In?
Trusted Translations delivers legal transcripts as text documents, subtitle and caption files, or data files, depending on what your case or editing software needs.
| Category | Formats |
|---|---|
| Text and documents | DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, CSV |
| Subtitles and captions | SRT, VTT, STL, XML, FCPXML |
| Data and editorial | JSON, EDL |
How Do You Order Legal Transcriptions?
There are three ways to start a legal transcription order with Trusted Translations: the upload form on the website, email, or a dedicated account manager who can agree on the best way to send your files.
- Send your recording. Upload it through the form on the Trusted Translations website, email it, or agree on the best way to send it with your dedicated account manager.
- Choose your delivery speed. Standard delivery takes 1-2 business days, and rush delivery takes 6 to 12 hours.
- Trusted Translations transcribes the recording in full verbatim or clean verbatim, with speaker identification and timestamps.
- Receive your transcript in the file format you need. Add certification, or a certified translation of the transcript, if your case requires it.
Who Uses Legal Transcription?
Requirements vary by case and institution. Legal transcripts are used in situations such as:
- Law firms and attorneys reviewing depositions, interviews, and evidence
- Courts and court reporters’ offices documenting hearings and proceedings
- Insurance companies and claims adjusters documenting recorded statements
- Corporate legal and compliance departments running internal investigations
- Government agencies and investigators reviewing interviews and recorded calls
If you are not sure what your court or institution requires for a transcript, ask whether it needs a particular format, certification, or a certified translation of the transcript, then request a quote.
Certifications and memberships
Certifications and memberships — Trusted Translations
ATA Member
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 17100:2015
ISO 18587:2017
ISO 18841:2018
ISO 20228:2019
ATC Member
Frequently Asked Questions
What is legal transcription?
Legal transcription is the process of converting recorded audio or video from a legal matter, such as a deposition, hearing, or interview, into a written transcript. Trusted Translations provides legal transcription services for attorneys, courts, insurers, and agencies.
What is the difference between full verbatim and clean verbatim transcription?
A full verbatim transcript records everything that was said, word for word, while a clean verbatim transcript is edited for readability. Trusted Translations delivers full verbatim by default, offers clean verbatim as an option, and includes speaker identification and timestamps in both.
How much does legal transcription cost?
Legal transcription at Trusted Translations starts at $1.15 per audio minute. Request a quote with your recording to see the price for your files.
How long does legal transcription take?
Legal transcription at Trusted Translations takes 1-2 business days with standard delivery. Rush delivery is available in 6 to 12 hours.
Which languages can be transcribed?
Trusted Translations transcribes recordings in 77 languages, including Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, and Korean. Arabic, English, and Spanish are also available in regional variants.
Which audio and video file formats can be transcribed?
Trusted Translations accepts common audio formats such as MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and FLAC, and video formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, and MPEG, along with many others listed on this page.
Which file formats can a legal transcript be delivered in?
Trusted Translations delivers legal transcripts as DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, or CSV documents, as subtitle and caption files (SRT, VTT, STL, XML, FCPXML), or as data files (JSON, EDL).
Can the transcript of an audio or video recording be certified?
Yes. Trusted Translations can certify the transcription of an audio or video recording. If the transcript also needs to be translated, the translation is a certified translation priced per page from $19.90, with notarization at no extra cost.
Can a recording in another language be transcribed and translated into English?
Yes. Trusted Translations transcribes the recording in its original language and can then translate the written transcript into English as a certified translation, priced per page from $19.90 depending on the language.
Can a legal recording be transcribed under an NDA?
Yes. If a client needs a non-disclosure agreement for a recording, Trusted Translations can offer one before the transcription starts.
Can I speak with someone before ordering legal transcription?
Yes. You can call Trusted Translations and work with a dedicated account manager, who can agree with you on the best way to send your files and answer questions about your transcript.
Ready to Order Legal Transcription?
Request a quote for your recording, and Trusted Translations will send your price and delivery time. If the transcript needs to be translated, upload it for a certified translation from $19.90 per page.