Need to exchange a Russian-language driver's licence in Ontario? We prepare a certified English translation built for DriveTest submission — clear, fast and affordable.
If your driver's licence is written in Russian, Ontario DriveTest needs a certified English translation before it will recognise your driving history. We translate Russian licences from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other Russian-speaking countries into English and certify them with a signed translator declaration.
We translate Russian-language driver's licences issued in:
Russian licences are written in the Cyrillic alphabet, so names and place names must be properly transliterated and every field translated into English. Every certified translation is a full, word-for-word rendering of your licence into English, including the categories, endorsements, conditions and issuing details, signed with a translator's declaration that Ontario DriveTest accepts.
Russian driver's licence translation for the usual Ontario DriveTest route.
The certification you need depends on where you submit the document.
A regular certified translation is usually sufficient for this route.
Price: $59 + HST
Usually requires a higher certification option and more handling.
Price: $109 + HST
ATIO-certified translation is required for licences used in Quebec.
Price: $109 + HST
A simple process built for people who need it done quickly.
Send a clear scan or photo of your Russian licence through the order form and tell us where you will use it.
We match the certification level to your route and prepare the translation with the required affidavit.
Pick it up in Toronto or Ottawa, or receive it by Canada Post anywhere in Canada.
Upload the document now and tell us whether it is for DriveTest, Service Ontario or Quebec.
Start My OrderYes. We translate Russian-language licences issued in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan into certified English for Ontario use.
Yes. We fully transliterate and translate the Cyrillic alphabet into English so DriveTest can read every field: name, licence class, dates and conditions.
Yes. The certified Russian translation is a complete, word-for-word rendering: personal details, issue and expiry dates, licence class, endorsements and any conditions.
For the standard DriveTest route the usual turnaround is 1-2 business days. Same-day service is available on request.
It starts at $59 plus HST for the standard DriveTest route. The Service Ontario and Quebec routes start at $109. See our pricing page for details.
See also: driver licence exchange in Ontario, MTO-approved translators, and full pricing. Reference: the official DriveTest translator guidance.