Any supporting document not already in English or French needs a complete, accurate translation before IRCC will accept it. We translate immigration documents in the exact format IRCC's own guide describes, in 2–5 business days.
If you're submitting a document to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that isn't already in English or French, it needs a complete, word-for-word translation, an abstract or summary won't be accepted. IRCC accepts translations from a certified translator on their own, or from any translator accompanied by a notarized affidavit swearing to the translation's accuracy. When a certified copy of the original document is submitted, both the copy and the translation need to be stamped.
Our Notarized/IRCC Translation, from $49 plus a $35 minimum per page, bundles a certified translation with the notarized affidavit format IRCC describes, so your submission is covered under either accepted route without you having to arrange a translator and a notary separately. If you'd rather use a certified translator alone, without the affidavit, our Certified Translation from $99 per document may be enough on its own, let us know your situation and we'll confirm.
IRCC's own guidance accepts two different paths for a document translation, and it's worth knowing both before you order. Here's how they compare.
What it is: the translation is completed by a translator certified through a recognized professional association (such as ATIO). Their stamp and signature confirm accuracy, no additional affidavit is required.
Best when: you want the simplest, most direct path and your translator is certified.
What it is: any competent translator completes the work, then swears an affidavit before a notary public or commissioner of oaths attesting to its accuracy and their language proficiency.
Best when: a certified translator isn't available for your language pair. IRCC treats this as the backup route, used when certified translation isn't possible.
Our Notarized/IRCC Translation pairs a certified translation with the notarized affidavit format in one order, so you're covered either way without having to coordinate a translator and a notary separately.
Source: Government of Canada, "Translation of supporting documents for applications"
Supporting documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearances often need translation before submission.
Proof of identity and civil status documents not already in English or French require a complete translation.
Educational and employment documents in another language typically need translation to support the application.
Marriage, birth, and relationship documents often require translation to establish the sponsored relationship.
Supporting documents for an Express Entry profile, including education and language documents, often require translation to be assessed.
IRCC requires a complete, word-for-word translation of the source document. A summary or abstract will be rejected.
If your translator isn't certified, IRCC requires an affidavit sworn before a notary or commissioner of oaths. Without it, the translation may not be accepted.
When a certified copy of the original is submitted alongside the translation, IRCC expects both to carry the translator's stamp.
Some programs specifically ask for a certified translator's work, not just a notarized affidavit. Confirm which your application needs.
Not every document needs the same level of certification. We offer three types of translation so you can match the right one to what your receiving institution actually requires, rather than overpaying for more than you need.
| Standard Translation Company stamp & signature | From $49/page |
| Certified Translation By an accredited translator | From $99/doc |
| Notarized/IRCC Translation Certified + online commissioning | From $49 + $35/page |
Send your document from anywhere, we'll translate, stamp, and return it digitally. A hard copy is mailed only if you ask for one.
Here's exactly what happens once you start your immigration & ircc document translation order with us.
Upload it virtually, any common file format or a clear photo works.
Completed by a certified translator and checked for accuracy.
Company stamp, translator's signature, and a unique tracking number applied.
Sent back digitally, with a mailed hard copy available on request.
IRCC accepts either: a certified translator's work on its own, or any translator's work accompanied by a notarized affidavit. Our Notarized/IRCC Translation covers both at once.
2–5 business days from the time we receive your document. Rush translation is available, contact us to confirm cost and timing.
No, IRCC requires a complete, word-for-word translation of the entire document.
No, a clear photo or scan is sufficient. If you're also submitting a certified copy of the original, let us know so we can stamp both appropriately.
Yes, including permanent residency, citizenship, work and study permits, and sponsorship applications.
For official requirements, see Government of Canada, "Translation of supporting documents for applications". You can verify a translator's certification status through the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO).
We can combine multiple documents, and multiple services, into one order. Need something else translated, or this same document apostilled too? Let us know and we'll coordinate it together.
Send us your document and we'll take care of the rest.