Saint John Certified Translation Services
Accredited, official translation for documents used across Saint John and New Brunswick, accepted by IRCC, the NBPNP, the courts, and universities. Work with a certified translator in Saint John, in English, French, and 60+ languages.
Official document translation in Saint John
Saint John is New Brunswick's largest city and its historic port, a working harbour and energy hub that has welcomed newcomers for generations and continues to do so today. As people settle and businesses trade across borders, official document translation becomes part of the routine: a record in another language has to be translated and certified before a provincial office, a university, an employer, or an immigration officer will accept it. Certilingua delivers our official document translation services to Saint John online, from uptown and the waterfront to the East and West sides.
An official translation is defined by its certification. An accredited translator prepares a faithful version, signs a certificate of accuracy, and lays it out so the receiving office can rely on it. We hold to that standard on every Saint John file, large or small.
What makes a translation official in New Brunswick
In New Brunswick, certification is carried out by translators accredited through the Corporation of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of New Brunswick (CTINB), a member of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC). An accredited translator holds the Certified Translator (C. Tr.) title, and a translation under that seal, with a certificate of accuracy, is treated as official by IRCC, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, the courts, universities, and employers.
As an officially bilingual province, New Brunswick frequently requires documents in French as well as English, and we handle both. The level of certification depends on the destination, and we confirm it before any work begins, so you pay only for what the situation calls for.
Our certified translation services in Saint John
Certified translation
A complete, faithful translation with a signed certificate of accuracy, accepted for most official purposes.
Accredited translator certification
Certification by a CTINB Certified Translator (C. Tr.) for IRCC, the NBPNP, and regulators.
Notarized translation
A sworn affidavit before a notary when an authority or another country requires it.
Express 24-hour delivery
Priority turnaround for urgent Saint John deadlines, confirmed before you pay.
Legal translation
Court-ready translation of contracts, affidavits, and judgments for Saint John firms.
Industrial and technical translation
Accurate translation of technical, energy, and corporate documents for the port and industry.
Documents we translate for Saint John clients
These are the documents we certify most often in Saint John. For anything not listed, browse the full list of documents.
Languages our accredited translators cover
Beyond English and French, Saint John is home to a growing set of newcomer communities, and our translators reflect that. We work in more than 60 languages, with these among the most requested in the city:
Who we help in Saint John
Much of our Saint John work falls into a few groups. Choose the one that fits your situation to see how we can help:
Common situations that need an official translation in Saint John
The requests we handle mirror how people arrive and work here. Provincial and Atlantic program applicants translate identity and education documents for nomination and for IRCC. New residents translate a foreign driver's licence for Service New Brunswick, and parents translate birth and immunization records to enrol children in school. Professionals translate credentials for recognition, businesses translate contracts for cross-border trade through the port, and couples completing a sponsorship translate their marriage and civil status records.
Many of these are tied to a deadline, which is why we confirm turnaround at the outset and offer express delivery, so an official translation is never the reason a Saint John deadline slips.
The port and energy sector add a commercial dimension. Companies trading through Saint John translate contracts, customs and compliance documents, and corporate records for partners abroad, and they need them certified and consistent. We treat these with the same rigour as a personal immigration file, on a schedule that fits a transaction.
Ordering a certified translation in Saint John
Getting started takes only a few minutes. Send a clear scan or photo of your document, tell us the target language, English or French, and the office it is for, and request a free quote. Once you approve it, an accredited translator completes the work, a reviewer checks it against the original, and we deliver a signed PDF. If you need a wet-ink original, we mail a hard copy across Saint John and the province. Most documents are ready in a few business days, and urgent files in as little as 24 hours.
If you are working to an immigration or court deadline, tell us the date when you order and we will confirm whether standard or express delivery fits, with no surprises later.
Why choose our translation agency
Certilingua has prepared official translations for more than 20 years, working in both of New Brunswick's official languages. We are a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) and the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), our translators are accredited through CTINB, and every document is reviewed against the original before it is certified. For certified translation across the province, see our New Brunswick certified translation page.
Signed certificate of accuracy
Attached to every certified translation we deliver.
Accredited CTINB translators
Official translations by Certified Translators (C. Tr.).
English and French capacity
Both official languages, in either direction.
Digital and mailed delivery
Signed PDF, with a hard copy across Saint John on request.
Serving Saint John and New Brunswick
We serve all of Saint John online, with secure PDF delivery and a mailed hard copy whenever an original is needed. For other New Brunswick cities, we keep dedicated pages:
Saint John certified translation: frequently asked questions
Where can I get a certified translation in Saint John?
With Certilingua, you arrange it online. Upload your document, an accredited translator certifies it, and you receive a signed PDF accepted throughout Saint John, with a mailed hard copy when an original is required.
Who can certify a translation in Saint John?
In New Brunswick, certification is carried out by translators accredited through CTINB, a CTTIC member. An accredited translator holds the Certified Translator (C. Tr.) title, and a translation under that seal is official.
Will my certified translation be accepted by IRCC and the NBPNP?
Yes. Our translations are produced by accredited translators and accepted by IRCC, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, and the Atlantic Immigration Program, with no separate notarized affidavit needed.
Do you translate documents into French as well as English?
Yes. New Brunswick is officially bilingual, so we translate into French as well as English, in either direction, with the same accredited certification.
How much does a certified translation cost in Saint John?
It depends on the document, the language pair, and options such as notarization or express delivery. A free quote gives you an exact figure, usually within about 30 minutes.
How fast can I get an official translation in Saint John?
Standard delivery takes a few business days, and our express 24-hour service handles urgent files when a deadline will not move.
Can you certify a translation for a Service New Brunswick driver's licence exchange?
Yes. When Service New Brunswick requires a translation of a foreign driver's licence, we provide a certified version that meets the requirement, usually with a quick turnaround.
Do you translate technical and industrial documents for Saint John businesses?
Yes. The port, energy, and industrial sectors rely on us for precise technical translation, assigned to translators with the right subject expertise.
Which languages do you cover for Saint John clients?
More than 60. Alongside English and French, we frequently translate Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and many others spoken across the city.
Is a Saint John certified translation valid across Canada?
Yes. The accredited standard is national, so a certified translation prepared in Saint John is recognized across New Brunswick, in other provinces, and by federal offices, as well as by many authorities abroad.
Can you translate documents into French for use in New Brunswick?
Yes. As the province is officially bilingual, we translate into French as well as English, in either direction, with the same accredited certification.
Do you serve the East and West sides and the wider region?
Yes. We serve all of Saint John online, with certified PDFs and a mailed hard copy whenever an original is required, wherever you are in the area.
What does a certified translation include?
A complete, faithful translation of your document with the accredited translator's seal, certification number, and a signed certificate of accuracy confirming it is accurate and complete.
Are your translators based in Saint John?
Our accredited translators work across New Brunswick and Canada, and we match your file to one qualified in the right language and subject. Acceptance depends on the CTINB accreditation and the certification, not a Saint John address.
Can I get both a digital and a paper copy in Saint John?
Yes. Every order is delivered as a signed PDF, and we mail a stamped hard copy across Saint John whenever an office asks to see an original.
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