Certified Translation for Immigration & IRCC
Building an application for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada? Certilingua produces accredited certified translations that meet IRCC's exact requirements — word-for-word, complete, and ready to submit, with no separate affidavit needed.
Translations built for IRCC applications
If you are applying for permanent residence, Express Entry, citizenship, or family sponsorship, IRCC requires that every supporting document not in English or French be submitted with a certified translation. The rules are precise: the translation must be word-for-word and complete, prepared from the original or a certified copy, with all stamps and seals rendered, and produced by an independent translator — never the applicant, a family member, or a representative.
That is exactly the standard we work to. Because our translations are produced by accredited members of a CTTIC-recognized provincial association, your file does not need the extra notarized affidavit that a non-certified translator would require. The result is a clean, IRCC-ready document that officers accept the first time — so a missing translation never becomes the reason your application is delayed or returned.
Documents most often translated for IRCC
These are the documents we translate most frequently for immigration and citizenship files. Click any document for details and to order.
Birth certificate
Required for permanent residence, Express Entry, citizenship, and sponsorship applications.
Learn more →Marriage certificate
Essential for spousal sponsorship and to prove a relationship in a family application.
Learn more →Police clearance
IRCC requires police certificates from each country where you have lived.
Learn more →Diploma
For an educational credential assessment (ECA) and Express Entry points.
Learn more →Driving licence
Often translated as identification or to exchange a foreign licence after landing.
Learn more →Medical records
Supporting documents for immigration medicals, insurance, and dependants.
Learn more →Why immigrants choose Certilingua
For over 20 years, Certilingua has helped newcomers, families, and immigration applicants turn foreign-language documents into translations that Canadian authorities accept. That experience matters: we know how IRCC reads a file, which details officers check, and how to format a translation so it is approved without a request for clarification. Our work is produced by accredited translators who are members of a CTTIC-recognized provincial association, and we are a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA), so the standard behind every document is one you can verify. We translate in more than 60 languages, cover every type of civil status, academic, and legal record an application can call for, and offer notarized translations when an institution or a foreign authority requires a sworn affidavit. When a deadline is tight, our express service delivers in as little as 24 hours. As one of Canada's leading certified translation providers, Certilingua combines the accuracy your application depends on with the speed and reassurance immigration deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IRCC require a certified translation?
Yes. Any supporting document that is not in English or French must be submitted with a complete, word-for-word certified translation. Produced by an accredited translator, it meets IRCC's requirements directly.
Will I need a notarized affidavit as well?
No. A notarized affidavit is only required when a non-certified translator does the work. Because our translators are accredited, your IRCC file does not need that extra step.
Can I translate my own documents for my application?
No. IRCC does not accept translations done by the applicant, a family member, or a representative — even if that person is a qualified translator. The translation must come from an independent, accredited third party.
Which documents most often need translating for IRCC?
Most commonly birth and marriage certificates, police clearances, and educational documents such as diplomas and transcripts — along with any identity or civil status record in another language. Stamps and seals must be translated too.
How fast can you deliver for an immigration deadline?
Standard delivery is a few business days, and express 24-hour service is available when an application window is closing. You receive a digitally signed PDF accepted by IRCC, with a hard copy on request.
What languages do you translate from?
More than 60, including French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, and many others. Source documents in any official language are accepted.
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