stamp or seal in canada

[decocker 7,198]

my fiance has to get his birth certificate translated, he spoke with a guy that has a stamp and is a member of the "translator order". i read folks using the term 'seal' which in my american mind means notary, but i'm not sure what the equivilant is in Canada.

is the stamp sufficient?

[trailmix 77]

These are the instructions, says nothing about a stamp or seal, although I do remember someone here being asked about that a month or two ago - but haven't heard of that before, so could may have just been that particular CO.

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the:

Translation is accurate, and

Translator is competent to translate.

[decocker 7,198]

ok. thanks.

[zenaxe 22]

These are the instructions, says nothing about a stamp or seal, although I do remember someone here being asked about that a month or two ago - but haven't heard of that before, so could may have just been that particular CO.

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the:

Translation is accurate, and

Translator is competent to translate.

I had to have my translated and I used the local immigrant services folks. They stamped a copy and said this a true copy and is the exact as the original and not altered in any way. As well they stamped a different page saying they were competent and able to translate etc. I didn't get it notarized.

I'm very close to being in the position of sending that document in - it goes with the DS230 package and we are awaiting the IV bill.

[Veronik 19]

I read a review of the Montreal consulat recently and the officer they were dealing with almost gave them a hard time because the translation had no seal on it.

So, I got my background check and birth certificate translated by a retired translator. He gave me a statement of fee in English, for both documents, and he signed a sheet that was adressed to the consulate in which he stated he was qualified to do such a translation. Then, I got everything, even the copies, notarized. That was free.

If you want, let me know I can send you the sheet he signed as an exmaple for you to use with your translator.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need anything!