Verbatim transcription services from Ditto Transcripts capture every word exactly as it was spoken, including the ums, ahs, stutters, false starts, laughs, and background noise that a cleaned-up transcript leaves out. Every file is typed by 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists and comes with a 99% accuracy guarantee. You tell us what stays in and what comes out, and we build the document the way you want it.

True Verbatim vs. Clean Verbatim

A true verbatim transcript records everything on the recording: filler words, repeated words, interruptions, pauses, and nonverbal sounds such as coughs or laughter. It shows not only what was said but how it was said, so you can follow each speaker’s tone, hesitation, and thought patterns as if you were in the room.

A clean verbatim transcript removes the ums, ahs, stutters, and false starts. It reads faster and is easier to quote, which is why many business and research clients choose it. Not sure which format you need? Ask us, and we’ll recommend the right one for your project.

Let’s take a look at an example. Every um and uh is here in this transcription.

The original version:

The cleaned-up version minus the filler words:

Verbatim Legal Transcripts

Courts, attorneys, and investigators usually need a true verbatim record, not a cleaned-up one. For court hearings, depositions, recorded statements, and police interviews, a verbatim transcript means there is no guessing at what was said. Because a single missed word can change the meaning of testimony, every file goes through a strict quality assurance check, and we can provide certified transcripts for court use.

Who Uses Our Verbatim Transcription Services

• Law firms and attorneys: depositions, hearings, and client interviews
• Courts and court systems: hearings and trial recordings
• Law enforcement agencies: interviews and interrogations, handled under CJIS-compliant security
• Insurance adjusters: recorded statements and claims calls
• Researchers: qualitative interviews where hesitation and tone matter

Verbatim Transcription Rates and Turnaround

True verbatim formatting is a $0.25 per audio minute add-on to our standard rates, and clean verbatim costs nothing extra. Choose rush (1-2 business days), standard (3-5 business days), or extended (6-10 business days) turnaround. Same-day turnaround is available only by calling (720) 287-3710 to confirm. Orders have a $100 minimum for standard turnaround and a $150 minimum for rush, and you can pay by card or invoice.

Why Choose Ditto for Verbatim Transcription

• 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists. In recent testing, AI transcription averaged only 61.92% accuracy; we guarantee 99%.
• HIPAA- and CJIS-compliant security, with background-checked staff
• Certified transcripts available for court
• Rated 4.9 from 238 reviews
• Serving clients from Denver, Colorado, since 2010

If you require references, just ask. We’ll be glad to give you as many as you need. We stand behind our work and will be glad to give you names and numbers so you can call and speak with our clients yourself.

Looking for another specialty area of legal transcription? Go to our legal transcription services page, where all of Ditto Transcripts’ specialties are listed. Or call our Denver, Colorado, office at (720) 287-3710 to discuss your general transcription services options.