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Birth Certificate Certified Translation

Birth Certificate — Key Facts
Certified translation priceFrom $55 CAD/page ($40–85 CAD/page depending on volume and language)
TurnaroundStandard: 2–3 business days · Rush: 24 hours · Same-day: same business day
Accepted byIRCC, WES, ICBC, Canadian courts, universities and colleges
Languages90+ for written translation · 200+ for interpretation
TranslatorsMembers of ATIO, ATIA, ATIS, STIBC, ATA, CTINB, ATINS, OTTIAQ
Last updated2026-09-27

Purpose

A birth certificate is the primary document for proof of identity and age. Certified translation is required for virtually all immigration and citizenship applications in Canada.

Officially Accepted By

  • IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
  • Passport Canada
  • Service Canada
  • Vital Statistics Agencies

Birth Certificate Translation — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a certified or a notarized birth certificate translation?

A certified translation is almost always what you need: the translator signs a certificate of accuracy stating their name and credentials, and that is the standard Passport Canada and most Canadian institutions ask for. Notarization is a separate step — a notary public witnesses the translator's declaration — and is only required when a court, a lawyer or a specific institution names it. When it is, we arrange it for $60 per document.

What does birth certificate translation cost?

From $55 per page for a common language; the published range is $40–85 CAD/page depending on volume and language. Volume tiers bring the per-page rate down as the page count grows, and you get the exact figure in writing before we begin. A mailed hard copy is $35 per order; the secure PDF is included at no extra cost.

How long does birth certificate translation take?

2–3 business days for standard service, 24 hours for rush at +20%, and same business day at +50% where the language allows. Delivery is by email, so there is no shipping time on top. If the translation is for Passport Canada, tell us your deadline when you request the quote so we can confirm it is achievable before you pay.

Will IRCC accept my translated birth certificate?

Yes. IRCC requires a complete translation of the document — not a summary — accompanied by the translator's signed certificate of accuracy, and every order includes exactly that as standard. The same package is accepted by Passport Canada, Service Canada and Vital Statistics Agencies.

What do you need from me to translate a birth certificate?

Just a legible copy — a scan or a photo taken on your phone — plus the source language, the target language and any deadline you are working to. You receive a fixed quote by email, and nothing starts until you approve it.