# Certified Translation Services in Canada

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- Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Get certified translations of your documents in Canada, accepted by IRCC, WES, Provincial Ministries, and Canadian courts.

Our certified translations are signed and stamped by translators certified by ATIO, OTTIAQ, STIBC, and other provincial associations. From CA$55 per page, delivered in 12-24 hours.

- Accepted for PR, Citizenship, Study, and Work Permits
- Translator’s Seal and Provincial Membership Number on Every Page
- Digital and Physical Copy Available
- Notarization & Apostille Options Available
- Standard, Priority & DHL Shipping Available
- 24/7 Phone, Email & [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/447480780705) Support

## At a glance

- Service: Certified Translator (Canada)
- Languages: any → en-ca (prices below are for fr → en-ca; every other source language is priced on the quote endpoint)
- For use in: Canada
- Price per page (a page is up to 250 words):
  - GBP 39.90 (33.25 + 20% VAT, UK customers) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=GBP
  - EUR 39.90 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=EUR
  - USD 42.23 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=USD
  - CAD 59.19 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=CAD
  - AUD 64.84 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=AUD
  - BRL 224.21 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=BRL
  - ZAR 677.54 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=fr&translate_to=en-ca&currency_code=ZAR
- Delivery: standard, or next day +25% and same day +100% on the translation line.
- Volume discounts: 5-9 pages 5%, 10-19 pages 10%, 20-29 pages 15%, 30-49 pages 20%, 50+ pages 25%.
- Currency and VAT: GBP for GB; EUR for AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, MC, NL, PT, SE, SI, SK; USD for US; AUD for AU; CAD for CA; BRL for BR; ZAR for ZA; anywhere else is priced in USD. GBP includes 20% UK VAT, which a valid non-UK VAT number removes; no other currency carries VAT.
- Quote API (no key): https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/quote?target_language=en-ca&quantity=1&certification=certified_translator_canada&country_of_use=CA (add source_language)

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is a Certified Translator in Canada?

A certified translator in Canada is a professional translator accredited by a member association of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) such as ATIO, ATIA, STIBC, or OTTIAQ in Quebec. This certification attests to the translator's competence and professional skills in translating between specific languages.

### What are IRCC’s Translation Requirements?

IRCC requires an English or French translation of any supporting document in another language, submitted with the original document or a certified copy of it. The translation must include the translator’s certification and membership number. If the translator is not certified, it should include an affidavit sworn before a commissioner of oaths or notary public. IRCC also asks for a copy of the original document.

### Can a Family Member or I Translate my own Documents for IRCC?

They cannot. IRCC requires a certified translation from a translator accredited by a CTTIC member association in Canada. This translator cannot be your relative, as it invites extra scrutiny and can be questioned. The recommended practice is to order from a certified translator or translation agency, such as Translayte, to ensure your application is complete.

### Do I Need an Affidavit if my Translator is Certified?

No. If your translation is signed and sealed by a certified translator, it is accepted as it is. You only need an affidavit when the translator is not certified, for example, for rare languages, or when the receiving authority specifically asks for one.

### Is a Certified PDF Accepted by IRCC, or do I Need a Hard Copy?

A certified PDF is usually enough for online applications. Paper applications, courts, and some other authorities may need a sealed hard copy, which we can send to you by Canada Post Xpresspost or courier.

### Can I Send a Photo Instead of the Original?

Yes, you can upload a clear scanned copy of your document or your photo for translation. However, make sure every stamp, seal, and the document's edges are visible. Follow the authority’s rules for your specific application when sending your documents for translation.

### Is a Translation Certified in one Province Valid in Another?

Yes, it is. IRCC accepts certified translations from any CTTIC member body, and other Canadian authorities usually do too. Some provincial bodies have their own requirements, so always confirm before requesting a translation.

### Do Certified Translations Expire in Canada?

The translation itself does not expire, as long as the original document is valid. However, some authorities only accept documents issued within a set period, such as police clearance certificates. So always check the rules for your application.

### Do you Translate Documents Into French for Quebec?

Yes, we translate documents from other languages into French. Many Quebec authorities, including MIFI, require documents to be translated into French. Choose French when placing your order if your documents will be submitted in Quebec.

### What is the Difference Between a Certified and Notarized Translation in Canada?

A certified translation is signed and sealed by a certified translator to confirm its accuracy. A notarized translation carries a notary public’s seal, usually because a foreign embassy or authority requests it. You’ll only need a certified translation for most Canadian applications.

### Can I get my Translation Apostilled for use Outside Canada?

Yes, you can. Canada is a member of the Apostille Convention. As a result, public documents issued in Canada may require an apostille to be used abroad. Translayte provides notarization and apostille services for your translation.

## About this service

## Certified Translations Accepted by IRCC and Canadian Authorities

A certified translation in Canada is a translation signed and sealed by a translator who is a member of a provincial or territorial translators association.

If a certified translator in Canada doesn't produce your translation or you don't have a sworn affidavit, it won’t meet IRCC’s requirements. This can delay your PR or citizenship application, cause you to miss an Express Entry deadline, and cost you another translation.

Translayte's certified translations are accepted by IRCC, WES, ServiceOntario, and other Canadian authorities. Our translators are members of provincial associations such as ATIO, ATIS, STIBC, and more, which are under the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC), and of OTTIAQ, Quebec’s separate professional order of translators.

Translayte works with hundreds of certified translators in Canada who can translate from 150+ languages into French or English and are accepted by Canadian authorities.

### Applying From Outside Canada?

A translator does not need to be in Canada to produce translations accepted by IRCC. If the translation is done outside Canada, IRCC requires that the translator is accredited (officially recognised or authorised) in the country where the translation is completed.

Wherever it is done, the translation must include the translator’s certification statement, signature, seal, or stamp, showing their membership number and date. You must also translate any stamps or seals on your original documents that are not in English or French.

## Which Certified Translation Do You Need?

Below are the different types of official document translation, and which ones you will require in Canada;

- Certified translation: This is commonly required in Canada by IRCC, WES, Provincial Licensing bodies, and courts. It is signed and sealed by a provincially certified translator.
- Translation with affidavit: When a certified translator can’t do the translation, IRCC accepts a non-certified translator if an affidavit is sworn before a commissioner of oaths or notary.
- Notarized translation: A foreign embassy or authority asks for a notary’s seal on the translation.
- Apostille/Authentication: Canada is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. If a Canadian document will be used abroad, it must bear an apostille stamp issued by Global Affairs Canada. Documents issued in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, or Saskatchewan must bear an apostille stamp issued by that province’s competent authority.

### Translation With an Affidavit

The translator must swear the affidavit before a person authorised to administer oaths. In Canada, this is a notary public, commissioner of oaths, or commissioner for taking affidavits. Outside Canada, it can be a notary public or an equivalent authority proficient in English or French.

The affidavit must swear to the translation's accuracy and the translator's language proficiency. You, any family member, or anyone who is not a lawyer, notary, or translator cannot swear an affidavit. Submit it with the translation and the original document, or a certified copy.

## What You Get With Every Certified Translation

- A complete word-for-word translation that mirrors the layout and formatting of your original document.
- A certification statement confirming that the translation is true and accurate
- The translator’s full name, signature, and contact details
- The translator’s official seal with provincial membership number
- Date of translation
- A certified PDF by email, plus optional hard-copy delivery by Canada Post or courier.

## Who Accepts Our Certified Translations in Canada

Translayte’s certified translations meet the requirements of the following Canadian bodies.

- **IRCC:**Typically required for Express Entry, permanent residence, citizenship, study and work permits, sponsorship, and PR cards.
- **Passport Program (IRCC):** You’ll need one for Canadian passport applications that include foreign documents, such as a foreign birth or marriage certificate.
- **Quebec MIFI:** Quebec immigration programs, including the CSQ, PEQ, and Quebec Skilled Worker Program. These files are often submitted with French translations.
- **WES, ICAS, ICES, IQAS, and CES:**Educational Credential Assessments for Express Entry and for employers, based on translated diplomas and transcripts.
- **Universities and Colleges:** Admissions transcripts and degree recognition for international students.
- **ServiceOntario, ServiceBC and Provincial Vital Statistics Offices:** For name changes, marriage licenses, and birth and death registration.
- **DriveTest (Ontario), ICBC (BC), Alberta Registries, and SAAQ (Quebec):** For exchanging a foreign driver's license for a provincial license.
- **Provincial and Federal Courts:**Divorce, custody, family law, and civil evidence.
- **Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):**Foreign income, tax, and benefits documents
- **Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC):** Social Insurance Number, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and Old Age Security files that require foreign documents.
- **Provincial Ministries of Health:** Health card registration and foreign medical records
- **Canadian Human Rights Commission:**For evidence in a foreign language supporting a complaint.
- **Professional Regulators:** Licensing for regulated professions, for example, nursing colleges, medical councils, and engineering regulators.
- **Banks and Mortgage Lenders:** Proof of funds, ID, and mortgage checks.
- **Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC):** Foreign income and identity documents for CMHC-insured mortgages arranged through your lender.

## Translations for Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

If you studied outside Canada and are applying through Express Entry, you will need an Educational Credential Assessment from an IRCC-designated organisation.

Evaluators such as WES and IQAS review your original documents alongside their translation. So if your translation is inaccurate or incomplete, it can delay your assessment. We’ve explained what each evaluator expects;

- WES: [Translating academic documents for WES](https://translayte.com/blog/essentials-for-translating-academic-documents-for-wes)
- IQAS: [Credential evaluation with IQAS](https://translayte.com/blog/credential-evaluation-with-iqas), Alberta’s IRCC-designated assessment service
- ICES: [How to apply for an ICES credential evaluation](https://translayte.com/blog/apply-for-ices-credential-evaluation-in-canada), British Columbia’s IRCC-designated assessment service

## Certified Translation Across Canada

Every province and territory has its own translators’ association and its own local authorities. Seven of these associations are members of CTTIC, while Quebec’s OTTIAQ is a separate professional body. Here is who to look for, and what applies where you live.

### Ontario

In Ontario, only translators certified by [ATIO](https://www.atio.on.ca) can produce legally valid certified translations for use with ServiceOntario, DriveTest/MTO, and Ontario Courts. This is required when submitting certified translations for use in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, and Brampton.

### Quebec

In Quebec, translators must be certified by [OTTIAQ](https://ottiaq.org) (Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec) to produce certified translations valid for use with official authorities such as MIFI, SAAQ, and the Directeur de l’état civil.

OTTIAQ is Quebec’s professional body for translators. It withdrew from CTTIC in June 2012, which is why it is listed separately from the other provincial associations.

Many Quebec authorities want documents translated into French, not English. Quebec also runs its own immigration system through MIFI, including the Quebec Silled Worker Program and the PEQ.

Translayte provides French translations by OTTIAQ-accredited translators, valid for use in Quebec. Our certified translations in Quebec are also used in Montréal, Quebec City, Laval, and Gatineau.

### British Columbia

Translators certified by [STIBC](https://www.stibc.org) can produce certified translations for use with Service BC, ICBC, and BC Vital Statistics. We provide certified translation services in Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, and Burnaby.

### Alberta

In Alberta, translators must be certified by [ATIA](https://www.atia.ab.ca) to produce certified translations submitted to official authorities such as Alberta Registries and IQAS. Our certified translation services also support Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer.

### Manitoba

Translators must be certified by the [Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba (ATIM)](https://atim.mb.ca) to produce legally valid translations for use in Manitoba. We also serve clients in Winnipeg and Brandon.

### Saskatchewan

Translators certified by ATIS can certify translations for use with SGI and eHealth Saskatchewan. We also serve clients in Saskatoon and Regina.

### Nova Scotia

Translators certified by [ATINS](https://www.atins.org) can certify translations for use with Access Nova Scotia and NS Vital Statistics. We also serve clients in Halifax.

### New Brunswick

Only translators certified by [CTINB](http://www.ctinb.nb.ca) can certify translations for use in New Brunswick with official authorities such as Service New Brunswick. Our certified translation services are also used in Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton.

## How Much Does a Certified Translation Cost

Based on 2,680 Canadian certified translation orders, the median cost of a certified translation in Canada is CA$89.00 for 2 pages.

The final cost depends on your document's length and complexity, the language pair, and whether you need urgent turnaround, notarisation, or an apostille. You’ll see the full price breakdown at checkout. No hidden fees or surprise charges.

## How Fast Can You Get It?

Translayte offers the fastest turnaround time for certified translation, with delivery in 12-24 hours. If you need it faster, Translayte offers rush delivery options in 12 hours or less. Turnaround time may vary depending on the document’s length and complexity, language pair, and translator availability. We also offer physical delivery to your location via Canada Post Xpresspost.

## Documents That Require Certified Translation in Canada

Our Canadian document translation services cover a wide range of documents, including but not limited to:

- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- [Divorce decrees](https://translayte.com/documents/divorce-document)
- [Business documents](https://translayte.com/documents/business-document)
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Medical records
- Police clearance certificates
- [Passports and visas](https://translayte.com/documents/passport)
- [Change of Name documents](https://translayte.com/documents/change-of-name)
- [Social media content](https://translayte.com/documents/social-media-content)
- [Marketing documents](https://translayte.com/documents/marketing-material)

## Certified Translation in 150+ Languages

Translayte produces certified translations into English, French, and 150+ languages. In the last 12 months, Spanish to English was our most requested language pair for Canadian immigration, followed by French to English. We also regularly translate German, Portuguese, and Italian documents for Canadian applications.

Every translator is a native-speaking professional, thoroughly vetted, and regularly reviewed to maintain the highest quality standards across all projects. Visit our[languages page](https://translayte.com/languages) for the full list of languages we translate.

## Why 150,000+ Customers Choose Translayte

- 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot from 10,000 reviews
- Translators certified by ATIO / OTTIAQ / STIBC
- ATC-accredited professional translators
- Over 15,000 certified translations delivered for use in Canada.
- We translate into English and French from the most commonly translated languages for Canadian immigration, including Spanish (Latin America), English, Spanish (Mexico), German, Portuguese, and Italian.
- 24/7 support by phone, email, and [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/447480780705)

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