Change of Name Certificate Translation
| Certified translation price | From $55 CAD/page ($40–85 CAD/page depending on volume and language) |
|---|---|
| Turnaround | Standard: 2–3 business days · Rush: 24 hours · Same-day: same business day |
| Accepted by | IRCC, WES, ICBC, Canadian courts, universities and colleges |
| Languages | 90+ for written translation · 200+ for interpretation |
| Translators | Members of ATIO, ATIA, ATIS, STIBC, ATA, CTINB, ATINS, OTTIAQ |
| Last updated | 2026-09-27 |
Purpose
If you have legally changed your name abroad, you will need a certified translation of the name change certificate to update your identification documents in Canada.
Officially Accepted By
- Service Canada
- Passport Canada
- Vital Statistics
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Change of Name Translation — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a certified or a notarized change of name 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 Service 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 change of name 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 change of name 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 change of name 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, Vital Statistics and Service Canada.
What do you need from me to translate a change of name 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.
