Filipino birth certificate: certified translation
Is your birth certificate in Filipino? We prepare the certified English or French translation, complete, with names, dates, seals and stamps, and a signed statement.
Filipino birth certificates: what we translate
We translate Filipino birth certificates issued notably in the Philippines. Filipino documents use the Latin alphabet: 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
IRCC accepts certified translation. MIFI and professional orders ask for a recognized translator, for example an OTTIAQ member: choose the OTTIAQ translation in that case.
Latin alphabet
Accents and special characters in names are kept as shown in your documents.
Simple pricing for a Filipino birth certificate
Certified translation of one page. Two pages: $99, extra page: $30. Prices before taxes.
- GST 5% + QST 9.975%
- Usually ready in 1-2 business days
- Signed statement included
Important reminder
Depending on the institution, a certified true copy of the original may also be required. That is a separate step from the translation.
What the institution usually expects
Always check your application checklist.
Every page, front and back, including notes added later.
Names must match the passport letter for letter.
A translation with a signed statement, as the institution requires.
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 birth certificates from these countries?
Yes. We translate Filipino documents from the Philippines and elsewhere into English or French.
Which translation type should I choose?
IRCC accepts certified translation. MIFI and professional orders ask for a recognized translator, for example an OTTIAQ member: choose the OTTIAQ translation in that case.
How much does it cost?
Certified translation of a one-page document starts at $59, before taxes (GST and QST). 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.
Birth certificate translation by source language
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