What kind of translation do you need?
Not sure what kind of translation your document requires? You're not alone.
In Canada, the translation requirements can vary significantly depending on what you're applying for — from immigration and education to driving licences and name changes.
This quick-reference guide clarifies the translation's target language required for some common document use cases while helping you understand that certification requirements may vary — depending on the province, institution, or government body.
Let’s get it right — from the first time.
In Canada, the translation requirements can vary significantly depending on what you're applying for — from immigration and education to driving licences and name changes.
This quick-reference guide clarifies the translation's target language required for some common document use cases while helping you understand that certification requirements may vary — depending on the province, institution, or government body.
Let’s get it right — from the first time.
What translation type will you likely need?
Document Use
Type of Translation Required
Target language
Immigration
(federal: IRCC)
Certified translation with stamp or affidavit
English/French
Immigration
(provincial programs: OINP, MIFI & more)
Certification type depends on the province;
sometimes notarization is required
sometimes notarization is required
English/French*
*only English for British Columbia
*only English for British Columbia
Passport application (Passport Canada)
Certified or non-certified translation with full contact info
+ completed PPTC 659E form
+ completed PPTC 659E form
English/French
Getting a driver's licence
(DriveTest, SAAQ,
MPI & more)
Certification type depends on the province + usually, paper copies are required❗️
• English for Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI
• English/French for Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick
• English/French for Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick
Education evaluation
(WES, ICAS,
CES & more)
Certification type depends on the organization; usually, professional translation is required
• English for IQAS, ICES
• English/French for WES, ICAS, CES
• English/French for WES, ICAS, CES
Studying at College/University
Certification type depends on the college/university;
sometimes notarization is required
sometimes notarization is required
English/French
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In 99% of cases, my team and I can provide exactly the kind of translation you need — certified, accepted, and tailored to the requirements of your institution, province, or application in Canada.
All I need to get started is a clear photo or scan of your documents — and the name of the organization or authority you’re submitting them to. That’s it!
In 99% of cases, my team and I can provide exactly the kind of translation you need — certified, accepted, and tailored to the requirements of your institution, province, or application in Canada.
All I need to get started is a clear photo or scan of your documents — and the name of the organization or authority you’re submitting them to. That’s it!
