Adoption Documents Translation
Certified translation of foreign adoption documents for recognition in Canada and citizenship applications.
Which adoption documents need to be translated?
Recognition of an international adoption in Canada rests on four documents translated by a certified translator: the foreign adoption decree, the child's birth certificate before and after the adoption, the biological parents' consent forms and, for signatory countries, the certificate of conformity under the Hague Convention.
- ✓Foreign adoption decree
- ✓Child's birth certificate (before/after adoption)
- ✓Consent documents
- ✓Certificate of conformity (Hague Convention)
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Common Documents
- Adoption decree
- New birth certificate
- Country of origin documents
- Parental fitness report
FAQ
Does IRCC require translations for adoption?
Yes, all documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by certified translation for citizenship or residence applications for the adopted child.
- Citizenship: Translation mandatory
- Child visa: Translated documents required
- Provincial recognition: Depends on province