Certified Translation for Canada (IRCC)
We provide IRCC-compliant certified translations. Our translators carry MTA and DBP stamps showing their membership numbers, and every translation includes the statements IRCC asks for. Send your document on WhatsApp for a quote.
1. Procedure
1.1 All documents not in English or French must be translated into English or French. [1]
1.2 For documents issued in Malaysia, the Government of Canada only accepts the following translation stamps:
(i) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP); or
(ii) Malaysian Translators Association (MTA).
This is because, in Malaysia, only these two organizations have seals or stamps that show the translator’s membership number. [2]
Translations performed by ITBM and the High Court may be rejected for the same reason.
1.3 MYLegalTrans’ team is certified by:
(i) DBP; and
(ii) MTA.
1.4 The Government of Canada requires Certified Translation with the following details:
(i) a seal or stamp in English that shows the translator’s membership number of aprofessional translation association;
(ii) a statement of no personal relationship;
(iii) a statement of no professional relationship other than that between a translator and client; and
(iv) a statement of understanding that the Certified Translation is valid indefinitely unless the original document has changed or has expired; and
(v) the translator’s official stamp or seal and signature. [3]
2. FAQs
2.1 What does Certified Translation mean? How is it different from non-certified translation?
The Government of Canada does not accept translations completed by the named person, his/her family members, or any professional or consultant assisting with his/her application. Certified Translation should only be done by a reputable, official translator or translation business who can certify its neutrality [4]. In practice, private entities in Canada usually follow its government’s guidelines when it comes to Certified Translation.
For documents issued in Malaysia, the Government of Canada accepts Certified Translation provided by one of the following Malaysian statutory organisations:
(i) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)
(ii) Malaysian Translators Association (MTA)
For background on each body, and on which translators other authorities accept, see Who can certify a translation in Malaysia?
A translation is considered certified when it is registered with DBP or MTA.
2.2 Why does Certified Translation take so long even for documents with just a few words?
Each certified translation goes through five steps: text extraction and formatting, translation, a first review, layout that mirrors the original, and a final review before it is signed and stamped. Each step is done or checked by a qualified translator, so even a one-page document takes time. For urgent documents, see our same-day certified translation service in Kuala Lumpur.
2.3 Can I submit a softcopy or photocopy of the Certified Translation to the CA authorities?
It depends. Most CA authorities accept hardcopy Certified Translation with the original stamp. However, private entities may accept softcopy Certified Translation.
Resources:
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/translation.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/translation.html
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/translation.html
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/translation.html
[5] Section 4, the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Act 1959 (Revised in 1978). https://lamanweb.dbp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Akta-213-Akta-Dewan-Bahasa-dan-Pustaka-Disemak-1973.pdf
[6] International Federation of Translators. (n.d.). Members directory: Malaysia. https://en.fit-ift.org/members-directory/?country=MY.
[7] UNESCO Archives. (n.d.). International Federation of Translators. https://atom.archives.unesco.org/international-federation-of-translators.
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