If you need to submit a birth certificate to IRCC, we prepare the certified translation package quickly and clearly, and we explain the separate notarized true-copy step so you do not get stuck on the process.
A certified translation of the birth certificate plus the affidavit that usually accompanies official-use submissions.
In most IRCC cases, you also need a notarized true copy of the original document. That is a separate step from the translation itself.
Many customers are unsure whether IRCC wants a notarized translation or a notarized copy. The distinction matters, and this page makes it clear.
Order online from anywhere in Ontario, receive by Canada Post, or visit our Toronto or Ottawa office in person.
Starting price for a standard one-page birth certificate translation prepared for IRCC-related use.
This is the core confusion point, so it should be visible before the user reaches the middle of the page.
Your original document is the source record.
A photocopy of the original certified by a Notary Public as a true copy.
The translated document prepared by our agency, with affidavit included.
This page is not generic translation copy. It is for users trying to submit a birth certificate in an immigration workflow.
You can upload a scan or photo now to start the quote, even before the notarized copy is physically attached to the final package.
The main preventable mistake is misunderstanding the true-copy requirement. We surface that before the CTA, not after.
The page explains what to do now, what to prepare next, and how the final package comes together.
The process is simple if you separate the translation work from the notarization step.
Send a clear scan or photo through the order form so we can review the certificate and confirm the quote.
Arrange a notarized copy of the original document if your IRCC submission requires it.
Pick it up at the office or receive it by mail anywhere in Canada.
Upload the certificate now and we will confirm the quote, timing, and whether you also need the notarized true-copy step.
Get My Birth Certificate QuoteA standard one-page birth certificate translation starts at $59 + HST.
Most birth certificate translations are completed within 1-2 business days.
Usually no. What is commonly required is a notarized true copy of the original document, not notarization of the translation itself.
Yes. Upload a clear digital copy first, and then complete the notarized-copy step as required for the final submission package.
If you need help with the true-copy step, visit our notary page. If your immigration package includes other documents too, you can continue through the same order form.
