Urdu driving licence: certified translation
Is your driving licence in Urdu? We prepare the certified English or French translation, complete, with names, dates, seals and stamps, and a signed statement.
Urdu driving licences: what we translate
We translate Urdu driving licences issued notably in Pakistan and India. Urdu documents use the Perso-Arabic (Nastaliq) script, written right to left: every field is rendered word for word into English or French, with names spelled as in your passport.
What we provide
A complete translation of the document, including seals, stamps and notes, with a signed statement.
Who accepts it
The SAAQ requires a translation by a member of OTTIAQ, ALCIT or an association that is a member of CTTIC.
Right-to-left script
Dates, numbers and names are checked one by one when moving to Latin script.
Simple pricing for a Urdu driving licence
Translation by an OTTIAQ certified translator, as the SAAQ requires. Front and back count as one page. Prices before taxes.
- GST 5% + QST 9.975%
- 2-4 days longer than a certified translation
- Signed statement included
Important reminder
SAAQ sets its own exchange conditions by country. Check them and book your appointment yourself.
What the institution usually expects
Always check your application checklist.
Front and back, with classes and their dates.
Restriction codes and notes translated in full.
The same name as in the passport.
How to order
A clear photo or scan of every page in the order form.
A translator prepares the English or French translation with the signed statement.
Certified PDF by email; hard copy by Canada Post on request.
Translation types
| Type | Price | Turnaround | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | $59 per page 2 pages: $99 · extra page: $30 | 1-2 business days | IRCC, schools, employers, depending on their requirements. |
| Certified translator (OTTIAQ) | from $99 | 2-4 days longer | SAAQ driving licence, and when the institution requires a translation by an OTTIAQ member. |
| Notarized translation | from $99 | 2-4 days longer | Often for consulates and foreign institutions. |
Prices before taxes. Taxes: GST 5% + QST 9.975%
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate driving licences from these countries?
Yes. We translate Urdu documents from Pakistan and India and elsewhere into English or French.
Which translation type should I choose?
The SAAQ requires a translation by a member of OTTIAQ, ALCIT or an association that is a member of CTTIC.
How much does it cost?
For the SAAQ, the translation is done by an OTTIAQ certified translator: $99 before taxes (GST and QST), front and back included. The exact price is in your quote.
How fast is it?
Most certified translations are ready in 1-2 business days. Certified translator or notarized translation: 2-4 days longer.
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