International Adoption

Adoption Documents Translation

Certified translation of foreign adoption documents for recognition in Canada and citizenship applications.

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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