Police Clearance 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
Police certificates from your home country are often required for Canadian permanent residency and security clearances. We provide the certified translations needed for these background checks.
Officially Accepted By
- IRCC (Security Screening)
- Employers (Background Checks)
- Visa Offices
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Police Certificate Translation — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a certified or a notarized police certificate translation?
Start with certified: every police certificate translation we deliver includes the translator's signed certificate of accuracy at no extra charge, which is what Visa Offices will accept as standard. A notarized translation is the same document with the declaration sworn before a notary — needed only for certain court and legal uses — and adds $60 per document.
What does police certificate translation cost?
Certified police certificate translation starts at $55 per page for common languages. The full published range is $40–85 CAD/page depending on volume and language — the per-page rate falls on longer documents, and rare languages sit at the top of the range. You approve a fixed quote before any work starts. A mailed hard copy is $35 per order; the secure PDF is included at no extra cost.
How long does police certificate translation take?
Most police certificate translations are delivered within 2–3 business days. If you are up against a filing date, 24 hours rush adds 20% and same business day delivery adds 50%, subject to availability. If the translation is for IRCC, tell us your deadline when you request the quote so we can confirm it is achievable before you pay.
Will IRCC accept my translated police certificate?
Yes — our certification meets IRCC's requirement for a complete translation with the translator's signed statement of accuracy attached. The same package is accepted by IRCC (Security Screening), Employers (Background Checks) and Visa Offices.
What do you need from me to translate a police certificate?
A clear scan or phone photo of your police certificate is enough to start — every word, stamp and seal must be legible, and we need both sides if anything is printed on the back. Tell us the language pair and your deadline, and we confirm the price and turnaround before any work begins. You never need to mail the original.