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Certified translation confirms that the translation is complete and accurate; notarization confirms that a signature or copy was witnessed by a notary public. In Manitoba applications, the certified translation is often the core requirement, while notarization is an added layer requested for specific documents or offices.
Canadian authorities may ask for a certified translation, a notarized translation, or a notarized copy of the original. These are not interchangeable. Before ordering an upgrade, confirm whether the office wants the translator’s certification notarized, the source document copy notarized, or both, and keep each page clearly linked.
A notary public does not usually compare the translation to the source or confirm language accuracy. That is why a notarized translation should still come from a qualified translator with a clear certification statement, accurate names and dates, and a complete rendering of the source document.
Keep the original, the certified translation, and any notarial page together; confirm that names and dates match across pages; and ask for written confirmation if an office requests notarization after you have already submitted. This helps prevent unnecessary notarization and reduces follow-up requests from Canadian authorities.