Document Translation for Use in Canada
If you need to use legal documents issued by a foreign country in Canada, and the original documents are not in one of the Canadian official languages of English or French, you will be required to submit translated copies of the documents. Government agencies, professional associations, educational institutions, employers, or the court, are likely to require certified and/or notarized translations.Legal documents are commonly required for the following purposes:
Sponsoring Your Family for Immigration
Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative (such as a parent or grandparent) to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Documents required:
- marriage certificate
- birth certificate(s) of your child(ren)
- divorce order or separation agreement showing custody of children (where applicable)
- certificate of no criminal conviction from police authorities in home country of sponsored applicant(s)
Applying
for Canadian Citizenship
Permanent residents of Canada can apply to become a Canadian citizen. Adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years in the four years prior to application submission.
Documents required:
Job Search
As part of your job search process, credential assessment agencies, regulatory bodies, education institutions, and employers may want to review your education and/or work experience.
Documents required:
OHIP Claims for Out-of-Country Medical Expenses
For holders of a valid Ontario Health Card, OHIP covers the expenses of certain claims for emergency health services incurred while travelling outside of Canada.
Documents required:
* The above lists of suggested document requirements for various purposes do not represent official information and are intended for general reference only. Requirements for documents vary depending on the agency requesting them and the purpose they are required for. Please check with the relevant authorities for a complete list of documents required for your purpose and any specific requirements for certification and/or notarization of translated documents.
Permanent residents of Canada can apply to become a Canadian citizen. Adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years in the four years prior to application submission.
Documents required:
- passport showing that you have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the four years prior to citizenship application
As part of your job search process, credential assessment agencies, regulatory bodies, education institutions, and employers may want to review your education and/or work experience.
Documents required:
- Education documents: These are records from your secondary school, college, or university, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Program descriptions, transcripts, or detailed course information can also be useful.
- Work Experience related documents: These include employment records, job descriptions, performance evaluations, letters from employers, and descriptions of training that you have completed.
OHIP Claims for Out-of-Country Medical Expenses
For holders of a valid Ontario Health Card, OHIP covers the expenses of certain claims for emergency health services incurred while travelling outside of Canada.
Documents required:
- medical report and/or medical receipt from the local health care facilities with detailed description of your diagnosis and medical treatment and/or surgical procedures
* The above lists of suggested document requirements for various purposes do not represent official information and are intended for general reference only. Requirements for documents vary depending on the agency requesting them and the purpose they are required for. Please check with the relevant authorities for a complete list of documents required for your purpose and any specific requirements for certification and/or notarization of translated documents.
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