Certified Affidavit Translation in Canada
Order your affidavit translation from an accredited Canadian translator. Court and IRCC compliant, signed with a sworn declaration of accuracy and delivered in 48 to 72 hours.
What is a certified affidavit translation?
A certified affidavit translation reproduces, in English or French, the complete content of a sworn statement. That includes the body of the declaration, the jurat (the clause stating where, when, and before whom it was sworn), the deponent's signature, and the seal of the commissioner or notary who administered the oath. Every part carries legal weight, so each is rendered with full fidelity. The translator signs a declaration confirming the translation matches the source, and that is what gives the document its legal value before Canadian authorities.
The body that receives your translation, such as a court registrar, IRCC, a tribunal, or a notary, must be able to rely on the translated affidavit in place of the original. That reliance rests on the translator's accreditation. Only a member in good standing of a CTTIC-affiliated provincial order (OTTIAQ, ATIO, ATIA, and others) may issue this certification under Canadian professional standards. A translation prepared by a party to the matter or by counsel does not meet the requirement, however fluent that person may be.
When is a certified affidavit translation required?
An affidavit, a sworn statement, and a statutory declaration all rest on the same principle, a statement made under oath, and a certified translation is needed whenever a Canadian institution must read and rely on one issued in another language:
Immigration and IRCC
Affidavits and statutory declarations supporting sponsorship, proof of a relationship, or a statement made in place of a document that cannot be obtained.
Court and litigation
Sworn affidavits filed as evidence, affidavits of service, and affidavits of documents in civil, family, and criminal proceedings.
Family law
Affidavits used in divorce, custody, access, and support matters before Canadian courts and tribunals.
Estate and probate
Affidavits of execution of a will, affidavits of heirship, and sworn declarations used by notaries and courts to settle an estate.
Name and identity
Affidavits of name discrepancy, single status declarations, and one-and-the-same-person statements for registries and IRCC.
Business and commercial
Corporate affidavits, sworn declarations of directors, and statements filed with regulators or used in commercial disputes.
Who is allowed to translate an affidavit in Canada?
Canadian courts and authorities do not accept any bilingual person. The translator must hold a personal accreditation from a provincial order, identified by an individual seal number that the registry or opposing counsel can verify online. This is what separates an affidavit translator recognized by the courts and IRCC from an uncertified bilingual translator. The rule holds even when a translator has a graduate degree in translation. Without provincial accreditation, the translation is not valid for official use. Our network works only with members of:
- ✓OTTIAQ, Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec
- ✓ATIO, Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario
- ✓ATIA, STIBC, ATIM, ATIS, CTINB, ATINS, provincial associations
- ✓CTTIC, federal recognition across all 10 Canadian provinces
What you receive with your affidavit translation
Each affidavit translation we produce, covering sworn statements, statutory declarations, and their exhibits, is delivered as a ready-to-submit certified package containing:
Pricing & delivery time
Longer affidavits with exhibits are priced by length, quoted upfront with no surprise. Same-day rush available on most language pairs.
Three steps to get your translation
Send us the document
Upload a clear scan or smartphone photo of the full affidavit, including all exhibits (PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC accepted).
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Get your certified translation
Delivered by encrypted email within 48 to 72h. Paper version mailed separately on request.
Affidavit translation, FAQ
What is the difference between an affidavit translation and an affidavit of translation?
They are two distinct things. An affidavit translation is the translation of a sworn statement that already exists, such as one filed in court or before a notary abroad. An affidavit of translation is a sworn statement made by the translator, before a notary, confirming the accuracy of a translation. A certified translation usually stands on its own, and we add the affidavit of translation only when a court or a foreign authority specifically asks for it.
Is your translation accepted by Canadian courts and IRCC?
Yes. Every translation is produced by a translator listed on a provincial order's public registry, which is the standard court registrars and IRCC officers verify. If a translation is rejected for reasons attributable to the translation itself, we correct it at no cost or refund the full amount.
Do you handle French affidavit translation into English?
Yes, it is one of our most common language pairs. French affidavit translation is handled by French-native translators accredited by OTTIAQ or ATIO. We also translate English affidavits into French for matters before Quebec courts and for procedures in French-speaking countries.
My affidavit is in a non-Latin script. Can you still translate it?
Yes. Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu, Farsi, Russian, Ukrainian, Korean, and more, our network covers over 60 source languages including most non-Latin scripts. Names are transliterated to international standards and matched to your other records when possible.
Does the affidavit need to be notarized, and can you arrange it?
The original affidavit is sworn before a commissioner or a notary at the time it is made. For the translation, some courts and foreign authorities ask for a sworn affidavit of translation. When that applies, we arrange notarization of the translation for you.
How fast can you deliver an affidavit translation?
Standard turnaround is 48 to 72 business hours. Same-day delivery is available on most language pairs for an urgency surcharge. For court filings with a fixed deadline, tell us the date and we confirm timing before you pay.
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