Applying for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) or a Canadian visa? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that all documents not in English or French be accompanied by a certified translation. Your birth certificate is one of the most commonly required documents — and getting it right is essential.
Why IRCC Requires Certified Translations
IRCC mandates that translations be done by a certified translator who is a member of a recognized professional association, or that the translation be accompanied by an affidavit. For Indian applicants, this means your Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, or other regional language birth certificate must be translated by a qualified professional.
Documents Commonly Required for Canadian Immigration
- Birth certificate (yours and your dependents')
- Marriage certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Educational credentials
- Employment records
What IRCC Looks for in a Certified Translation
Your certified translation must include: the full translated text of the original document, a certification statement from the translator, the translator's name, signature, and contact information, and the date of translation.
Step-by-Step: Getting Your Birth Certificate Translated
- Obtain your original birth certificate — get a certified copy from your municipal corporation or gram panchayat.
- Identify the source language — most Indian birth certificates are in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, or another regional language.
- Place your order — visit our Any Indian Language Translation page and select your language pair.
- Receive your certified translation — we deliver a professionally certified translation with all required declarations, ready for IRCC submission.
- Attach to your PR application — include both the original document and the certified translation in your immigration package.
Do You Also Need an Apostille?
For some Canadian immigration streams, you may also need an MEA Apostille on your original documents. We offer apostille support services to help you complete this step.
Turnaround Time
Standard: 2–3 business days. Express: 24 hours available on request.
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