London Certified Translation Services
Accredited, official translation for documents used across London and Middlesex, accepted by IRCC, the courts, Western University, and employers. Work with a certified translator in London, in more than 60 languages.
In short
A certified translation in London is an official translation made by an accredited translator and signed with a statement of accuracy. It is accepted by IRCC, the courts, and Western University, and needs no separate sworn affidavit.
Official document translation in London and Middlesex
London sits at the centre of southwestern Ontario, a university and health-care city with a strong insurance and technology base and a fast-growing newcomer population. As people arrive to study, work, and settle, the demand for official document translation rises with them: a record in another language must be translated and certified before Western, a hospital, an insurer, or an immigration officer will accept it. We serve London clients online, from downtown and Old East Village to the suburbs and across Middlesex County.
What turns an accurate translation into an official one is certification by an accredited translator, with a signed statement of accuracy. That is the benchmark we meet on every London file.
Our official translation services in London
Certified translation
A complete, faithful translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted for most official purposes in London.
Accredited translator certification
Certification by an ATIO Certified Translator (C. Tr.) for IRCC, the courts, and regulators.
Notarized translation
Add a notarized affidavit when an authority requires sworn confirmation.
Fast delivery
Choose same-day and 24-hour delivery when a deadline is tight.
Legal translation
Court-ready translation of contracts, affidavits, and judgments for London firms.
Insurance and academic translation
Accurate translation of claims, policies, transcripts, and research documents.
How a translation becomes official in Ontario
In Ontario, the certifying body is ATIO, the province's association of certified translators and a member of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council. An accredited translator carries the Certified Translator (C. Tr.) title, and a translation under that seal, with a statement of accuracy, is treated as official by IRCC, provincial courts, Western University and Fanshawe College, regulators, and employers.
Which level you need depends on the destination, from a straightforward certified translation to a notarized one with a sworn affidavit. We confirm it before we begin, so nothing is over-ordered.
Documents we certify for London clients
These are the documents we handle most often in London:
Languages our accredited translators cover
London has welcomed large Arabic, Spanish, and East Asian communities in recent years, among many others, 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 London
Students lead much of the work. Western University and Fanshawe College draw international students who translate diplomas and transcripts for admission and study permits, often to firm deadlines. Newcomers translate civil status records, police clearances, and education documents for permanent residence and citizenship.
Internationally trained professionals translate credentials for assessment by Ontario regulators, the city's insurers and employers translate contracts and policy documents, and families translate everyday records. Each is treated as official and certified to the standard the receiving office applies.
London's insurance and technology employers add a corporate layer to the work. They translate policies, claims, contracts, and technical documents for clients and partners, while their international hires translate the personal records that support a work permit. Each file is treated as official and handled in confidence.
Common situations that need a certified translator in London
The requests we see follow the city's rhythm. Students translate transcripts and diplomas for Western and Fanshawe. Newcomers translate identity and civil status records for IRCC and sponsorship. New residents translate a foreign driver's licence for ServiceOntario, and professionals translate degrees for credential recognition.
Many of these are time-sensitive, tied to an intake or an application window, so we confirm turnaround at the outset and keep a fast-delivery option open, so a translation never delays a London application.
Couples completing a sponsorship translate their marriage and civil status records, and businesses translate corporate documents for transactions. We keep names, dates, and institution titles consistent across a file, which matters when several documents are submitted together.
Translating academic credentials in London
As a university city, London generates a steady volume of academic translation. International applicants translate secondary and post-secondary records for admission, and graduates translate degrees and transcripts for further study, licensing, or work. These documents carry course names, grading scales, and institution titles that must be rendered precisely, because an unclear line can stall an application. We assign each to a translator familiar with academic records and certify it to the standard admissions and assessment offices expect.
Why choose our translation agency
We have prepared official translations for more than 20 years, and southwestern Ontario's academic and immigration files are well within our experience. We are a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) and the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), our translators are accredited through ATIO, and every document is checked against the original before it is certified.
Signed statement of accuracy
Attached to every certified translation we deliver.
Accredited ATIO translators
Official translations by Certified Translators (C. Tr.).
Reviewed and confidential
Checked against the original and handled securely.
Digital and mailed delivery
Signed PDF, with a hard copy across London on request.
Ordering a certified translation in London
Starting is straightforward. Send a clear scan or photo, tell us the language you need and the institution or office it is for, and request a free quote. After you approve it, an accredited translator completes the work, a second linguist checks it against the source, and we return a signed PDF. A printed copy is mailed across London and Middlesex when an original is required. Standard files are ready in a few business days, with same-day and 24-hour options for tight deadlines.
Serving London and southwestern Ontario
We serve all of London online, with secure PDF delivery and a mailed hard copy whenever an original is needed. For nearby cities, we keep dedicated pages:
London certified translation: frequently asked questions
Where can I get a certified translation in London, Ontario?
With Certilingua, you arrange it online. Upload your document, an accredited translator certifies it, and you receive a signed PDF accepted throughout London, with a mailed hard copy when an original is required.
Who can certify a translation in London?
In Ontario, certification is carried out by translators accredited through ATIO, 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 Western University and IRCC?
Yes. Our translations are produced by accredited translators and accepted by universities, colleges, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, with no separate sworn affidavit needed.
How much does a certified translation cost in London?
It depends on the document, the language pair, and options such as notarization or fast delivery. A free quote gives you an exact figure, usually within about 30 minutes.
How quickly can I get a translation in London?
Standard delivery takes a few business days, and same-day or 24-hour delivery is available for urgent files. We confirm timing before you pay.
Do you translate transcripts and diplomas for admission?
Yes. We translate secondary and post-secondary records for admission and study permits, prepared as official, certified documents the institution will accept.
Can you add a notarized affidavit when one is required?
Yes. When an authority or a foreign government asks for sworn confirmation, we add a notarized affidavit to the certified translation.
Which languages do you cover for London clients?
More than 60, including the languages most spoken in the city such as Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, Polish, and Tagalog, alongside English and French.
Can I receive both a PDF and a printed copy?
Yes. Every order arrives as a signed PDF, and we mail a stamped hard copy across London whenever an office requires an original.
Is a London certified translation valid across Canada?
Yes. The accredited standard is national, so a certified translation prepared in London is recognized across Ontario, in other provinces, and by federal offices, as well as by many authorities abroad.
Do you serve Middlesex County and the surrounding towns?
Yes. We serve London and the wider county online, with certified PDFs and a mailed hard copy whenever an original is required, wherever you are in southwestern Ontario.
Can you translate documents for an insurance claim?
Yes. We translate claims, reports, and supporting records for London's insurance sector, certified for official use and handled confidentially.
Do you translate documents to and from Arabic?
Yes. Arabic is among our most requested languages in London. We translate official documents in both directions, certified for IRCC, universities, and other authorities.
What does a certified translation include?
A complete, faithful translation of your document with the accredited translator's seal, certification number, and a signed statement of accuracy confirming it is accurate and complete.
Do you translate documents for a study permit in London?
Yes. We translate diplomas, transcripts, and supporting records for study permit and admission purposes at Western, Fanshawe, and other institutions.
Can you translate a marriage or birth certificate for sponsorship?
Yes. We translate and certify marriage, birth, and civil status records for family sponsorship and other IRCC applications.
Do you keep my documents confidential?
Yes. All files are handled securely and in confidence, suitable for personal, academic, and insurance-sector records.
Can you translate a police clearance certificate?
Yes. We translate and certify police clearance certificates from any country, reproducing official stamps and seals, for IRCC and other purposes.
Do you translate documents to and from Spanish?
Yes. Spanish is among our most requested languages in London. We translate official documents in both directions, certified for IRCC, universities, and other authorities.
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