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Certified document translation

Certified translations of your documents, delivered as a ready-to-upload PDF. Accepted for immigration applications, credential evaluations, schools and more.

Why newcomers choose us

Accepted where it matters

Prepared to meet the requirements of IRCC and other official offices.

A personal quote, fast

Your quote arrives by email within 1 to 2 business days.

Online, from your phone

Upload a clear photo or scan. No mailing originals, no office visits.

Every dollar supports newcomers

We are a BC nonprofit. Proceeds fund the free tools on this site.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your document

    Send a clear photo or scan with a few details.

  2. 2

    Receive your quote

    By email within 1 to 2 business days. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.

  3. 3

    We translate and certify

    A certified translator prepares, stamps and signs your translation.

  4. 4

    Receive your PDF package

    Delivered by email within 5 business days of payment, ready to submit.

What you receive

  • A complete translation into English or French
  • The translator's stamp, signature and certification statement
  • A stamped copy of your source document
  • One PDF package, formatted for online applications

We specialize in

Tell us what you need and we will quote it.

Personal documents

  • Birth, marriage and death certificates
  • Divorce certificates and decrees
  • Diplomas and degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Driver's licences and national ID cards
  • Police certificates
  • Bank and financial statements
  • Employment and reference letters

Legal and immigration

  • Immigration application documents
  • Court documents and judgments
  • Legal agreements and contracts
  • Custody and guardianship documents
  • Notarized statements and affidavits
  • Powers of attorney
  • Wills and estate documents

Business and organizations

  • Corporate records and registrations
  • Proposals and reports
  • Marketing materials and websites
  • Manuals and product literature
  • Medical records
  • Presentations and internal documents

Languages

We translate between English or French and any of the languages below, in either direction. Not listed? Request a quote anyway.

  • Albanian
  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Armenian
  • Bengali
  • Bosnian
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Dari
  • Dutch
  • Farsi (Persian)
  • Filipino (Tagalog)
  • German
  • Greek
  • Gujarati
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Kurdish
  • Malay
  • Nepali
  • Pashto
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Punjabi
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Tamil
  • Thai
  • Tigrinya
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

Common questions

Will IRCC accept these translations?

Your package is prepared to meet IRCC's published requirements: a certified translation together with a copy of the document it was made from. Always confirm the current requirements of the office you are applying to.

How much does it cost?

Every document is quoted individually. Upload it and your quote arrives by email within 1 to 2 business days, with no obligation.

Do you need my original documents?

No. We work from the photo or scan you upload. Your originals never leave your hands.

How fast is it?

Quotes within 1 to 2 business days; delivery within 5 business days of payment. Urgent deadline? Tell us in your request.

What happens to my files?

Stored encrypted in Canada, seen only by your assigned translator, deleted 30 days after delivery.

I already have a quote from another provider

Attach their written estimate together with your documents and we will try to beat it where we can.

What if the receiving office rejects the translation?

If it is rejected because of an error on our side, we correct and recertify at no cost, or refund you in full.

Request a quote

Questions, organizations with regular volume, or anything else? Email us at[email protected]

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Certified document translation

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