Compare and choose your type
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Certified translation
The most common and affordable type, accepted by IRCC and most institutions, schools and employers.
Certified translator (OTTIAQ)
Translation by an OTTIAQ member, when the institution requires it.
Notarized translation
Required by some foreign institutions, such as consulates.
Not certified
For business documents that need no certification. Delivered as a file by email.
Prices before taxes. Taxes: GST 5% + QST 9.975%.
Which one does your institution require?
Most everyday needs use certified translation. Choose OTTIAQ only when the institution asks for it.
Certified translationMost cases
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- SAAQ driver’s licence exchange
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Credential evaluations (WES, ICAS)
- Employers and insurers
- Canadian passport, Service Canada
Certified translator (OTTIAQ)On request
- Quebec immigration (MIFI)
- Quebec professional orders
- Courts
- Any institution that requires a certified translator
Certified translator: a reserved title
In Quebec, the title of certified translator is reserved for members of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).
Don’t confuse them
A certified true copy of the original and a certified translation are two different things.
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Get my quoteFrequently asked questions
Which type do most people need?
Certified translation. It is accepted by IRCC and most institutions and schools.
How do I know if I need OTTIAQ?
Check the receiving institution’s instructions. MIFI, professional orders and courts may require it.
When is a notarized translation used?
Mainly for foreign institutions such as consulates. Allow a few extra days.
Do you translate business documents?
Yes. Business translation usually needs no certification; $0.10 to $0.20 per word.