Translations for Use Outside Canada

Understanding International Requirements

Translation Agency of Manitoba provides certified, notarized, and authenticated translations of legal documents for use in other countries. Common use cases include marriage, permanent residency, education, pension applications, business purposes, and immigration (e.g., for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS).

Different countries have different requirements. For example, Mexican, Cuban, Russian, and Spanish consulates often require translations to be notarized and sometimes authenticated by mail in Ottawa. Italy and Ecuador require ATIO-certification (from $99). Many other authorities are satisfied with our regular certified translations (from $59).

How to Prepare Your Documents: A Step-by-Step Guide

To ensure your documents are accepted abroad, please follow these steps:

1. Plan Ahead: Prepare all documents in a timely fashion. The entire process, including translation and potential authentication, can take weeks. Starting early prevents delays.
2. Verify Certification Requirements: Before ordering, confirm the exact type of certification needed by the foreign organization. Do you need notarization, authentication, or legalization? Each involves different stamps and signatures, and failing to get the correct one may result in rejection.
3. Provide Clear Instructions: When you contact us, please provide the specific requirements you have confirmed. This ensures we prepare the translation correctly from the start.
4. Understand the Cost: Be prepared for additional costs. Translations intended for use abroad often require special processing, so our standard fees may not apply.

We are here to help you get your documents properly prepared for any country. You can mail them or bring them to our office in person.

You may place an online order by simply filling out the Free Quote form or by emailing us the document to be translated.

Most translations with affidavits are completed within 1-3 business days. Please review our pricing and delivery information.