What is a Certified Translation?

A certified translation is a translation of a document that is accompanied by a signed declaration from the translator or translation agency, attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. This declaration, often called a "Certificate of Accuracy" or "Translator's Declaration," provides an assurance of quality and is a requirement for most official and legal proceedings.

At ScriptWord, our certified translations are performed by professional translators who are members in good standing of a provincial or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in Canada.

When Do You Need a Certified Translation?

Certified translations are required for a wide range of official applications where the receiving authority needs to be certain of the translation's accuracy. Common use cases include:

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applications
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
• Academic credential assessments (WES, ICAS, etc.)
• Legal proceedings in Canadian courts
• Professional licensing applications (doctors, engineers, etc.)
• Passport applications
• Applications for driver's licenses

What Does a Certified Translation Include?

A certified translation from ScriptWord includes the following components to ensure it meets official requirements:

• A high-quality translation of your document into the target language.
• A copy of the original source document.
• The translator's signed declaration (affidavit) stating that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.
• The seal and membership number of the certified translator.
• Our company's official seal and contact information.

Each page of the translation is stamped and initialed to prevent tampering and ensure the integrity of the document set.