Certified birth certificate translation
Birth certificate or civil registry extract translated for immigration, citizenship and civil status.
The essentials
What we provide
A complete translation of the certificate, including stamps, margin notes and annotations, with a signed statement.
What you still need
Depending on the institution, a certified true copy of the original may also be required. That is a separate step from the translation.
Where people get confused
Many people confuse the short certificate with the full extract. Some institutions require the version that lists the parents.
Delivery
Order online from anywhere in Quebec. You receive the translation as a PDF by email and, on request, a hard copy by Canada Post at no extra cost.
Clear price, known in advance
Certified translation of one page. Two pages: $99, extra page: $30. Prices before taxes.
- Usually ready in 1-2 business days
- Signed statement included
- Every page translated
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.
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%
How to order
Photograph the whole certificate
Front, back and all notes, without cropping the edges.
Send it to us
By email, WhatsApp or chat.
Approve the quote
Price, turnaround and translation type before you pay.
Receive the translation
Using the delivery option you choose.
Ready to send your document?
Send it by email, WhatsApp or chat: we confirm the price, turnaround and translation type.
Get a quoteWhy translations come back
- Margin notes or stamps missing from the photo.
- Name spelling different from the passport.
- Blurry photo or cropped corners make registration numbers unreadable.
- Short version sent when the institution asks for the full extract.
Frequently asked questions
Does the back need translating?
Yes, if the back has stamps, notes or signatures. Send both sides.
What if the certificate is in several languages?
Send the whole document: we translate the parts that are not in English or French.
How much does it cost?
Certified translation starts at $59 per one-page document (two pages: $99, extra page: $30), before taxes. The exact price is in your quote.
Do you need the original?
A clear photo or scan is enough for the quote and the translation.
Birth certificate translation by source language
Is your document in another language? Open its page: