Certified Translation for Individuals & Families
Need a personal document translated for an official purpose? Certilingua makes it simple: certified translations of your birth, marriage, divorce, and other personal records — accurate, accepted, and explained in plain language from start to finish.
Personal documents, handled with care
Life’s milestones often come with paperwork. Getting married, registering a divorce, completing an adoption, settling an estate, or proving who you are can all require a certified translation of a personal record — for a registry, a school, an employer, or an authority abroad. For most people this is unfamiliar territory, and the worry is real: will the document be accepted, and what exactly does the institution expect? A small mistake or the wrong type of certification can mean a return trip and a delay at an already busy moment.
We take that stress off your plate. We translate civil status and personal documents with care and discretion, and we tell you in plain language what each authority will expect — whether a certified translation is enough, or whether notarization and an apostille apply for use abroad. Every translation is produced by an accredited translator and accepted by Canadian institutions, so you can hand it in with confidence and get back to the moment that matters.
Personal documents we translate most often
These are the records individuals and families ask us to translate most. Choose a document for details and to order.
Birth certificate
For registries, schools, immigration, and proof of identity or parentage.
Learn more →Marriage certificate
For name changes, sponsorship, benefits, and recognition abroad.
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As identification and to exchange a foreign licence in your province.
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For studies, employers, and recognition of your education.
Learn more →Police clearance
For immigration, employment, and personal background requirements.
Learn more →Medical records
For continuity of care, insurance, and benefit applications.
Learn more →Certified translation for families across Canada
Wherever you live, you can order online and receive a certified translation accepted across the country, with local pages for Canada’s largest cities.
Why families trust Certilingua
For over 20 years, Certilingua has helped individuals and families turn personal documents into translations that registries, institutions, and authorities accept. We know how unfamiliar and sometimes stressful this can be, so we keep the process clear and reassuring, and we explain what each authority needs before you order. Our certified translation services are produced by accredited translators who are members of a CTTIC-recognized provincial association, and as a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) we hold our work to a standard you can verify. We translate in more than 60 languages, cover the full range of civil status and personal records, and offer notarized translations with a sworn affidavit when an authority or a foreign country requires one. With fast delivery and friendly support, Certilingua makes a personal document one less thing to worry about.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a certified translation for personal documents?
A certified translation is produced by an accredited translator who signs a declaration of accuracy. It is what registries, institutions, and most authorities require for personal records not in English or French.
Which personal documents do you translate?
Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, along with adoption and custody papers, identity documents, and other civil status and personal records.
Do I need a notarized translation or an apostille?
Sometimes. A foreign authority may ask for a notarized translation, and a document used abroad may need an apostille. Tell us the destination and we will confirm exactly what applies before you order.
Can you translate documents for use outside Canada?
Yes. We translate personal documents for use abroad and can advise on notarization and apostille so the document is accepted at its destination.
How long will my translation take?
Most personal documents are ready within a few business days, with express 24-hour service available when you are in a hurry.
Which languages do you translate from?
More than 60, including French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Portuguese, Russian, and many others.
Ready to translate your personal documents?
Accepted across Canada · Accredited translators · Notarization available · Fast delivery
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