Certified & Official Translation
Documents translated by certified experts (OTTIAQ, ATIO). Valid for Immigration (IRCC), SAAQ, courts, and Canadian or US universities.
Our certified translations are completed by translators certified by Canadian provincial associations (OTTIAQ, ATIO, STIBC, ATIA, etc.) and accepted by IRCC, courts, and universities across Canada and the United States. We guarantee accuracy, compliance and quick turnaround.
Fully Certified & Recognized
For immigration papers, driver's licenses, or diplomas, there is no room for error. A non-compliant translation can lead to your application being rejected.
At Asiatis, we deliver certified translations meeting strict Canadian standards. Our translators are members of provincial orders (OTTIAQ, ATIO, STIBC).
We offer modern flexibility: receive your certified translation by email (Official PDF) or by mail (Sealed Original), depending on your needs.
Digital or Paper Format: Which one?
Most institutions accept the digital format, but some still require the paper original.
1. Digital Certified (PDF)
A secure PDF file containing the translation, translator's declaration, and official digital signature.
- Immigration Canada (IRCC) - PR/Citizenship
- Universities (Online admissions)
- Employers & Banks
Received by email. Fast, eco-friendly, no shipping fees.
2. Original Paper (Sealed)
The physical printed document, bearing the translator's official seal and handwritten signature.
- SAAQ (Driver's license exchange)
- Courts & Legal proceedings
- Some foreign consulates
Sent via Canada Post (Standard or Xpresspost with tracking).
Documents Handled
Immigration (IRCC)
Birth/marriage certificates, police records.
Driver's Licenses
Mandatory for license exchange at SAAQ.
Diplomas & Transcripts
For equivalency (WES, ICAS) and admissions.
Legal Documents
Divorce decrees, wills, power of attorney.
Corporate
Articles of incorporation, contracts, bylaws.
Vital Records
Death certificates, adoption papers.
National Recognition and Accreditations
A network of certified translators across all Canadian provinces
Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council
Pan-Canadian certification body
Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec
Quebec
Admitted by the MIFIAssociation of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario
Ontario
Admitted by the MIFISociety of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia
British Columbia
Admitted by the MIFIAssociation of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta
Alberta
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba
Manitoba
Corporation of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
Admitted by the MIFIAssociation of Translators and Interpreters of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Our Offices
Asiatis partners with certified translators who are members of provincial professional orders across Canada, recognized by IRCC. The MIFI admits only four of those orders: on a Quebec file we always assign a translator from OTTIAQ, ATIO, STIBC or CTINB — their translation then serves the federal step as is.
Our Specialties by Institution
Specialized certified translations for major Canadian institutions and official document types.
SAAQ License
Quebec License Exchange
IRCC Immigration
PR & Citizenship
MIFI Immigration
Quebec: CSQ, Arrima
WES Diploma
Credential Evaluation
Birth Certificate
Vital Records
Marriage Certificate
Vital Records
Police Record
Background Check
Divorce Decree
Legal
Last Will
Estate
Power of Attorney
Legal Authority
Business Incorporation
Corporate
Academic Transcript
Education
Passport & ID
Identity
Employment Letter
Express Entry
Spanish → French
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Arabic → French
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French → English
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Spanish → English
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Chinese → English
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Punjabi → English
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Hindi → English
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Urdu → English
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Farsi → English
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Farsi → French
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Arabic → English
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Portuguese → French
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Portuguese → English
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Adoption Documents
International
Name Change
Civil Status
MTO / DriveTest
Ontario
ICBC Licence
British Columbia
ECA — IQAS
Alberta
ECA — CES
Canadian Universities
Apostille Canada
Hague Convention 2024
Preparing Documents
- Scan the complete document (Front AND Back).
- Ensure everything is legible (stamps, seals).
- High-res color scan (300 DPI) or clear photo.
- Do not cut off edges.
- Name files clearly.
FAQ (AEO Optimized)
Is the certified PDF accepted by IRCC for immigration?
YES, absolutely. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts and prefers digital certified translations for all online applications.
- Format: Secure PDF with digital signature.
- Validity: Equivalent to paper original since 2020.
- Benefit: Faster processing of your application.
Should I mail my original documents to you?
NO, never mail us your originals. A high-resolution color scan (or a very clear photo) is sufficient for our certified translators to work.
- Requirement: Full Front and Back scan.
- Quality: 300 DPI recommended for legibility.
- Security: You keep your originals safe.
How long does a certified translation take?
The standard turnaround is 2 to 3 business days for common documents (1-5 pages). A rush service is available for urgent needs.
- Standard: 48 to 72 business hours.
- Rush: Less than 24 hours (on quote).
- Delivery: Immediate via email upon completion.
Does a certified translation expire?
A translation certified by a provincially certified translator (OTTIAQ, ATIO, STIBC, ATIA, etc.) has unlimited validity in Canada, as long as the original document does not expire.
- Validity: Lifetime for diplomas and vital records.
- Exception: Documents with expiration dates (e.g., police records).
- Recognition: Federal and Provincial acceptance across Canada.
Do I need a Notarized Affidavit?
Generally NO for Canada. The official seal of a Certified Translator recognized by a Canadian provincial association replaces the affidavit and has recognized legal value.
- IRCC: The translator's seal and declaration are sufficient.
- Affidavit: Only required for specific foreign countries.
- Savings: No extra notary fees.
Do you store my files after translation?
NO. A file uploaded without an order is deleted automatically after 1 hour. After delivery, your documents are kept for 30 days — long enough to reissue or correct the translation — then deleted.
- Deletion: Deleted after 1 hour without an order, 30 days after delivery.
- Confidentiality: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed for every project.
- Security: End-to-end encrypted file transfers.
What each body requires
The required form is set by the recipient of the document, not by us. Tell us who it is for before the quote: it changes the deliverable.
| Body | For what | Required form | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRCC | Permanent residence, citizenship, study and work permits | Translation by a translator certified by a Canadian order, or a translation accompanied by an affidavit sworn before a commissioner of oaths | PDF accepted for online applications |
| MIFI | Quebec Selection Certificate, Programme de l'expérience québécoise | French or English translation by a translator from OTTIAQ, ATIO, STIBC or CTINB — the only four Canadian orders the ministry admits; seals and signatures included | Paper original bearing the translator's name and seal, stapled to the source document; the PDF is for the Arrima upload and does not replace the original |
| SAAQ | Exchange of a foreign driver's licence | Translation by an OTTIAQ-certified translator, bearing their seal | Sealed paper original generally required in person |
| WES | Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration and employment | Word-for-word translation, with no grade conversion or equivalency, submitted with the original document | Sent directly by the institution or by the translator, depending on the country |
| IQAS | Assessment of foreign credentials in Alberta | Certified word-for-word translation; IQAS does not accept translations made by the applicant or a relative | Sent directly by the translator |
Are you a lawyer or a regulated consultant?
A partner account replaces paying file by file: volume rates accumulated across the year, one invoice a month, a single contact, secure upload, and optional delivery under your own brand.
See partner accountsAre you outside Canada?
A translation done by a sworn translator in your country is often refused by IRCC, while a Canadian certified translator is accepted directly. Each page below covers your country's documents, under their local names.
Your document, in its original script
Each guide sets out what the document proves, which version to request and what makes its translation fail.
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