# How long does a fast written translation order take?
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A fast order with a confirmed deadline of up to 24 hours
A fast written translation order is intended for documents that need to be ready within 24 hours after the complete material has been accepted, prepaid and confirmed by La Fit Trans.
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A fast written translation order is normally completed within 24 hours. The deadline begins once a complete and legible source has been received, the language direction and purpose have been clarified, prepayment has been made and La Fit Trans has confirmed acceptance of the order. The quotation states the exact delivery date and time, making the agreed schedule clear before work starts.
This service can cover personal, educational, corporate, banking, medical and other documents. Actual capacity depends on volume, language combination, terminological complexity, source-file quality and the required layout. A short standard form and a large specialist file do not require the same amount of work, so the schedule is assessed against the material itself.
A fast order differs from an express order in its time window. Express translation is reserved for an even shorter, individually confirmed deadline, while a standard order allows a longer planned schedule. Each option includes the necessary linguistic and editorial checks; selecting a faster service does not remove the requirement for accuracy.
Where the document set contains tables, annexes, handwritten notes, unclear stamps or a sequence of related files, the schedule also accounts for layout preparation. For a larger volume, La Fit Trans may offer staged delivery when the material can be divided without losing consistency in names and terminology.
The translation deadline is separate from the time needed for certification, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, administrative processing or courier delivery. If the order includes these services, the quotation gives the combined schedule for the complete document set. Work during a weekend or public holiday forms part of the deadline only when it is expressly confirmed for the particular order.
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