Certified Translators are qualified members of regulatory orders and have taken an oath to provide true and faithful translations. Having your documents translated by a Certified Translator guarantees the quality and veracity of your translation. Most educational institutions and government agencies recognize and require certified translations.

There is certainly a lot of confusion about what kind of translation you will require. It is always best to clarify with the institution to which you are submitting your documents. Generally, “official” translation refers to a “certified” translation, which must be done by a translator who is a member of the regulatory body of translators in the province of the institution to which you are submitting your documents. In Ontario, that is the ATIO, in Alberta, it is the ATIA (for other provinces’ members associations, please see: www.cttic.org).

A notarized translation is a translation that has a translator’s sworn affidavit notarized by a lawyer. These kinds of translations are not necessarily done by a Certified Translator and are therefore not always accepted in all institutions. TO AVOID EXTRA EXPENSES, ALWAYS CHECK with the institution to see what kind of translation they require.

We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty around the application process for various institutions.  Many terms are used in different contexts.  One of the main terms we see being used, is the term “Certified.”   

In terms of translations,  a “Certified Translation” is one that is completed by a member of a provincial Order or Association of Translators.  They have their own stamp with a Certification Number, issued from the provincial Association of Translators to which they belong.  Many translators and agencies may have stamps, but if the stamp does not contain the Translator’s name, Professional Association and Certification Number, then it is not a regulated professional stamp and your translation is not certified. 

 Most Certified Translators will provide you with a stamped and signed Translator’s Declaration (attesting to the accuracy of the translation); a stamped translation of your documents; plus a stamped copy of your original documents. These are usually stapled together in a package, or in the case of electronic documents, scanned together. It is always a good idea to ask what your Certified Translator will provide you and to clarify your required deliverables. This will help your Certified Translator understand your requirements, and save you valuable time in the end. 

If, on the other hand, the institution to which you are applying requests “Certified Copies” of your original documents, a Certified Translator would be unable to help you in this case. Certification of copies is a different process that must be done by a notary public. 

Remember: Always check with the institution to which you are applying to be sure you understand their requirements and are delivering the correct items! 

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Payment details will be included with your quote. In further communications, you can confirm which method would be best for you or your business.

CTTIC is the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council. It maintains and promotes professional standards in translation, interpretation and terminology to ensure high-quality communication across linguistic and cultural communities in Canada through a national standardized examination. 

The Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) (or, in French, the Conseil des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes du Canada) is the national umbrella organization for the provincial associations. It is a federation of provincial and territorial associations representing translators, terminologists and interpreters (collectively known as “language professionals”) in Canada. 

Since professional organization is a matter of provincial and territorial jurisdiction in Canada, CTTIC admits only provincial and territorial bodies, called associations, orders, societies or corporations. The Council’s total membership consists of the eleven member bodies which, in turn, represent their own members. 

As a result, the CTTIC speaks for about 3,500 language professionals, some 2,500 of whom are certified. 

CTTIC member associations are: 

• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO)
• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) 
• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba (ATIM) 
• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Nova Scotia (ATINS) 
• Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan(ATIS) 
• Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) 
• Corporation of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of New Brunswick (CTINB) 
• Interpreters/Translators Society of the Northwest Territories (ITSNWT) 
• Nunavut Interpreter/Translator Society 
• Society of Interpreters and Translators of Yukon (SITY) 
• Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC) 

Translators who are members of the provincial organizations, are therefore covered under CTTIC. 

Sources: 

http://cttic.org/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Translators,_Terminologists_and_Interpreters_Council 

Loretta Murphy Translations is committed to ensuring the protection of your information and the security of your documents.

For example, we use secure servers to prevent breaches of information that would be stored for our archiving service. Any unused hard copies of your documents are immediately shredded upon finalization of your translation.

For more information, please check our Privacy Policy and Confidentiality guidelines.

Loretta Murphy Translations is committed to protecting the environment. We avoid printing wherever possible, using electronic documents instead. Where printing is necessary, we use recycled paper products. Furthermore, paper products, ink cartridges, and other office items are always properly recycled and/or discarded.

Electricity is also conserved by using energy-saving settings on all electronics in use. 

It is important to us that any products and suppliers that we use are equally committed to practices that help protect the environment.