Igor Isaev, certified translator in Canada
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Certified translations
for driver's licences in Canada
from any language

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5000+
Translated
pages
since 2012
Interac, credit card, PayPal, WU, and 6 other payment options

I am a certified member of all Canadian associations of translators — translations made by me and my team will be accepted everywhere in Canada and abroad*

Corporation of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of New Brunswick, CTINB
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan, ATIS
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba, ATIM
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Nova Scotia, ATINS
ATIO Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario, Canada
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta, ATIA
Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec, Order of Translators, Interpreters, and Terminologists of Quebec, OTTIAQ
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STIBC
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from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
and often outside of these hours as well
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Certified Translation Services Tailored to Your Needs

My professional translation service delivers accurate work for diverse personal, legal, business, and technical requirements. My certification qualifies me to deliver translations that satisfy Canadian laws and international standards. Based on your particular needs, I provide translations of official documents and corporate materials.
FEATURED
Immigration
Federal and provincial programs, applications for PR cards, Canadian citizenship and passport
Getting a driver's licence
Driver's licences from outside of Canada. Letters confirming driving experience to get it recognized in Canada
Education evaluation
Diplomas and transcripts to get credentials evaluated by WES, ICAS, IQAS, University of Toronto, and any other universities and colleges
For embassies or consulates
Documents for Canadian embassies or consulates of any countries
Notary-certified translations — as fast as 24 hours
A notary public certifies the translator's signature on the affidavit (written oath). As fast as 24 hours
Translations for courts
Documents, e-mail exchanges, screenshots, audio and video files for any court proceedings in Canada
Communication in messengers and e-mails
Exported chats, screenshots of communication, and any other digital files
Business translations
Agreements and other documents and texts.
Corporate websites and marketing materials: brochures, leaflets, surveys, business cards
Technical translations
Translations of flowsheets, diagrams, DWGs, and other extremely specialized documents and files
Apostille
Authentication, legalization, and apostille for Canadian documents for use abroad
Power of attorney
Full support for drafting, translating, notarizing, and apostilling documents for international use
Transcription, videos & subtitles
Converting audio or video recordings into text without translations, time-stamped translations, subtitle creation and translation, and embedding subtitles into videos

Documents That Demand Certified Translation

Certified translation services are necessary for vital documents such as personal papers, educational records, medical documents, legal documents, and financial reports.
DOCUMENTS
  1. Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, death certificates, passports, and driver’s licences.
  2. Educational Documents: Diplomas, transcripts, degree supplements, academic records, and course completion certificates.
  3. Medical Records: Medical card extracts, health certificates, and test results.
  4. Legal Documents: Powers of attorney, court decisions, contracts, immigration applications.
  5. Financial Documents: Bank affidavit, tax reports, income or employment confirmations.
Documents need a certified translation:
  • From Russian or Ukrainian to English or French: Applicants must translate from Russian or Ukrainian into English or French for their Canadian university applications, work permits, or immigration visas.
  • From English or French to Russian or Ukrainian: When Canadian official documents must be translated for use in your home country.
  • Other languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, and more, are all in demand when dealing with Canadian authorities and institutions.
Common language directions:

Examples of Standard Documents

I handle standard documents that often require translation. Examples include:
EXAMPLES
Spanish driver's licence
Certificate declaring absence of criminal record from Ukrainian
Border crossing stamps in the travel passport from Arabic
Driver's record from Chinese
Certificate of absence of criminal record from German
Certificate of the name change from English or French
Court decision from Ukrainian
Driver's record from Polish
Diploma from Russian

Results of Translated Documents

RESULT
I review every document. As a licenced professional translator, I deliver verified official document translations to my clients. Below is a sample certified translation of a birth certificate.

Transparent Pricing for Certified Translations Services

The rates I offer represent competitive market prices that depend on document type, word count, and language pair, as well as the urgency of each project's deadline. I require a document image for a transparent offer without any hidden costs.
PRICE
For same-day translations, I charge +50% extra
payment options
is paid for separately (if needed)

Translations are starting from $0.06 CAD per word

Urgent translations +50%

Notarization

In any case, I need to see your documents first.

Even standard documents (driver's licenses, birth certificates) can vary a lot.

I can only confirm the price and the turnaround time after I see your documents.
There is a minimum fee per page/document
Price also depends on the required certification (stamps, etc.)
If the translation is not accepted, I will provide a refund.

If the authority to where you are submitting our translations declines them, I will fully reimburse you.
(This has never happened.)
GUARANTEE
I send your certified translations fast and safely. I always offer digital versions and can also provide paper copies.

Ways to Receive Translated Documents

DELIVERY

Pick-up

At any time of the day from my office. Make sure to contact me in advance before you go.

Regular mail

Shipping in an envelope with a postage stamp by regular mail will be free for you. Delivery time within Canada is 1-2 weeks, there is no tracking number and no guarantee of the safety of documents.

Courier service

Shipping with a courier using Xpresspost, Priority Mail, Purolator, DHL, UPS, or FedEx. The cost of Xpresspost is usually $25, and the delivery time within Canada is 1-4 business days guaranteed. Tracking number available.
Pick-up from my office
Sent to you by regular mail
Delivered to you by a courier service of your choice

Reasons Clients Opt for My Certified Translation Services

My translation services provide accurate, certified work for clients who require documents for immigration, legal matters, or other official purposes. I specialize in translations for people applying through IRCC, assuring federal conformity. Clients constantly compliment me on my prompt service, outstanding assistance, and professional-quality translations.
EXPERIENCE

Certified Translation Services Across Canada

My certified translation service provides translations for documents required in immigration applications, as well as legal, academic, and corporate materials. Customers worldwide can submit their request online and make secure payments to receive fast delivery through my translation service.
LOCATIONS
I am a Canadian-certified translator, recognized by top translation and language competency organizations, including provincial translator associations in Canada, the American Translators Association in the U.S., and globally respected exams like IELTS and TEF.

Accredited Translator with Recognition in Canada and Worldwide

CERTIFICATES
A provincial association in Ontario, Canada, granting the status of certified translator for specific language pairs. Russian-to-English Certification.

ATIO

OTTIAQ

The regulatory body for translators, terminologists, and interpreters in Quebec, Canada. It issues the official “traducteur agréé” status and oversees quality standards.
The British Council, IDP, and Cambridge Assessment English developed a globally recognized English language proficiency test. It is not a translator certification but verifies English language skills.

IELTS

Professional Association of Translators and Interpreters in British Columbia, Canada, provides accreditation and membership for qualified professionals.

STIBC (BC)

ATIA

One of the largest associations of translators in the United States, providing certification exams and professional membership statuses.
A provincial association in Ontario, Canada, granting the status of certified translator for specific language pairs. Ukrainian-to-English Certification.

ATIO

An accredited organization provides certification and membership validity for translators and interpreters in Saskatchewan, Canada.

ATIS

One of the largest associations of translators in the United States, providing certification exams and professional membership statuses.

ATA

A French language proficiency exam is often required for immigration to Canada (especially in Quebec). While it confirms French language skills, it does not certify one as a translator.

TEF

Understanding the Process

PROCESS

You send scans or photos of documents for translation

Please explain why these translations are necessary. I need this information to confirm your authority's certification guidelines.

If the source papers do not use the Latin alphabet, please supply English spellings for all first and last names.
Learn about the systematic translation process, from document submission through payment processing to the final review of drafts before obtaining the final certified digital or printed document.
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I confirm the price and turnaround time

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You can pay using Interac, credit card, PayPal, Western Union, or choose from 7 other options

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I make translations, and I send drafts for you to check

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You review drafts and provide corrections as needed

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I check and finalize files, and I send you scans of the final translations

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On request, paper copies of the translations are available

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Procedures to obtain them:

  • Get them from my office free of charge at any time of the day
  • Receive by regular mail (free of cost for you, one to two weeks). Not recommended
  • Receive with the courier from $25, 1-4 business days assured, tracked under a number. — recommended

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My blog offers updated insights regarding Canadian-certified translation services, language needs, and document legalization knowledge. As a provider of certified translations, I share critical information about preparing documents for IRCC applications and updates on translation industry standards to help you stay informed.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    QUESTIONS
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    * DISCLAIMER
    I am a certified Canadian translator and a member in good standing of all provincial associations of translators in Canada. I am certified in the following language combinations: from Russian to English and from Ukrainian to English (ATIO, STIBC, ATIA, ATIS, ATIM, ATINS, CTINB, OTTIAQ), from English to Russian (OTTIAQ, and NAATI in Australia), from English to Ukrainian, from Russian to French, from French to Russian, from French to Ukrainian, from Ukrainian to French, from English to French, from French to English (OTTIAQ). I am a candidate for certification in the language combination from English to Russian with ATIO. I am also a member of the ATA in the USA in the language combination from English to Russian.
    Depending on the availability, urgency, requirements of the accepting organization, required certification, and other factors, certified translations in the above-mentioned language combinations can be provided by me personally or by the Translation Agency of Canada. Certified translations in other language combinations are provided by the Translation Agency of Canada.
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    I need to see front and back
    I need to see all the pages
    As far as I know, in order to get a full license in Canada, you need to translate both: the driver's licence from your home country, AND the certificate of driving experience.
    If you have it ready, please upload it as well.
    Sorry, I cannot help you. Only an ICBC-approved translator located in B.C. can translate your documents.
    Please select another translator from this list.
    Sorry, the Nova Scotia Registry of Motor Vehicles has recently changed its requirements for translation certification.
    They only accept a very limited list of translators.
    I will check which suitable translators are currently available for your project and will get back to you by e-mail with all the details, prices, and deadlines.
    Please expect my e-mail within a few hours.
    Sorry, Service Alberta has recently changed its requirements for translation certification.
    They only accept a very limited list of translators.
    I will check which suitable translators are currently available for your project and will get back to you by e-mail with all the details, prices, and deadlines.
    Please expect my e-mail within a few hours.
    Sorry, SAAQ (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec) has recently changed its requirements for translation certification.
    They only accept a very limited list of translators.
    I will check which suitable translators are currently available for your project and will get back to you by e-mail with all the details, prices, and deadlines.
    Please expect my e-mail within a few hours.
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    Front and back together count as 1 (one) page
    All pages of this licence together count as 1 (one) page
    Question 7 of 9. How do you spell your last name and first name in Canadian documents in English?
    1. Shipping with regular mail will be free for you within Canada (outside of Canada — as much as they charge me), delivery is approximately 1–2 weeks within Canada, but there is a risk of losing the letter. I recommend shipping by courier.
    2. For Xpresspost, I charge $25 + tax (a total of $28.25, usually 1–3 days). If you prefer any other courier company, let me know, and I will accommodate that.
    3. If you need the originals urgently, you can pick them up from my office when they are ready.
    Question 9 of 9. I will, of course, send you electronic versions of translations to check, when they are ready. However, most likely, you will still need paper versions of your translations. There are multiple options to receive paper versions of the translations, if you need them:
    Note: All calculations on this website are preliminary. All prices are negotiable. You can still pay for your order to speed things up, but I will re-confirm everything by e-mail after I review your documents.
    This never yet happened, but I reserve the right to amend the price quote and turnaround time above after reviewing your documents and inputs.
    Thank you for confirmation!
    Please pay $100.00 for your order now
    1. Interac e-transfer
    You can pay using the Canadian payment system called Interac
    (often called "e-transfer" or "ETF"). All Canadian banks use this system.
    1. Go to your online bank.
    2. Select Interac e-transfer. The link should be under
    "Pay Bills & Transfer Funds" or "Move Money".
    3. Click on "Send Money with Interac e-Transfer".
    4. Add a new recipient by filling in the form:
    ● Recipient e-mail: igor@isaev.ca
    ● OR Recipient phone number: 416-854-2420
    ● Recipient name: it will most likely show the name of my corporation,
    USPEH Corporation, — that is correct
    ● Comments: your e-mail address
    ● If a Security Answer is required, please use: translation
    If your bank requires my address, please enter:
    67 Kayla Crescent, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 3P5, Canada
    Thank you!
    2. Debit card/Credit card
    You can pay by credit and debit cards issued by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and UnionPay. Please click on the button below and complete the payment.
    When done, please e-mail me the screenshot with the Transaction ID, so that I can start translating while the money is still on the way. My e-mail is igor@isaev.ca. Here is an example of how the screenshot looks like: