Birth Certificate - Fellow Quebecer HELP

[riblet 0]

Okay, good there is definitely a difference between notarized and certified.

Kristen - go get it translated if you still can, and have the translator do something like this on it:

I typed name , certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled .

Signature

Date Typed Name

Address

[misa 2]

My checklist from Vancouver says:

Translations: All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

[riblet 0]

Hopefully Kristen isn't online because she's gone to get it translated

[kristenm 0]

Afraid not, I do not have it translated.

I will send it to her, but she can't get it certified by the order and notarized (which she will have to present the oringinal birth certificate at that time) because my interview is tomorrow AM.

It will never be ready in time.

[riblet 0]

My understanding is that ANYONE who is bilingual can traslate, as long as they attach a statement like the one I posted above. I'm not sure if Montreal will accept it for sure, but I don't see how it can hurt.

I can understand if you are exhausted by all this, but if you want to try it's an option.

Edited February 26, 2007 by riblet

[misa 2]

Kristen, get someone to translate!

[kristenm 0]

I just got off the phone with a translater (certified). He will translate the doc ($40) tonight. BUT, it will not be notarized.

What do you think will happen? I'm definately tired. What till I tell you what I did today to get all this done - I still can't believe that I was able to get the Civil Status Director to produce my Birth Certificate in less than 1 DAY!!!!!!!!!!

It would have been too perfect if it was already in English!

[riblet 0]

Look at your packet - does it actually say it needs to be notarized???

ETA: and I am VERY impressed you were able to get your BC in one day!

I just got off the phone with a translater (certified). He will translate the doc ($40) tonight. BUT, it will not be notarized.

What do you think will happen? I'm definately tired. What till I tell you what I did today to get all this done - I still can't believe that I was able to get the Civil Status Director to produce my Birth Certificate in less than 1 DAY!!!!!!!!!!

It would have been too perfect if it was already in English!

Edited February 26, 2007 by riblet

[kristenm 0]

It would be too easy any other way!

"All documents not in English must be accompanied b a certified translations into English. Tranlsations must be certified by a compentent translator and sworn to by him before a Notary."

GGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

What do you think? Still worth it to have it translated.

[riblet 0]

I don't suppose you have any friends that are notaries? One of my friends is a lawyer and he's a notary... do you have any lawyer friends?

It does sound like the both the translator and the notary have to meet. That sucks.

Barring you happening to know a notary, it might just work if you take one that's not notarized... I don't know if they even look at things that closely. I personally would try to take the translation anyway.

It would be too easy any other way!

"All documents not in English must be accompanied b a certified translations into English. Tranlsations must be certified by a compentent translator and sworn to by him before a Notary."

GGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

What do you think? Still worth it to have it translated.

[misa 2]

I would still get it translated and have the translator note their credentials, etc. on it. It's worth a shot. It's also worth a shot to run into your bank first thing in the morning (if you have time) and get them to notarise it. Even though it says it has to be sworn in front of a notary... maybe the notary at your bank will still give it his/her seal of approval.

Edited February 27, 2007 by misa

[kristenm 0]

You mean, banks still open in the morning? People in a bank still exists? WOW! That would be a first for me - whenever I go, its never open! honestly.

My interview is a 9AM. What time do you think will be latest that I can arrive?

If I go to the bank, assuming its open, doesn't that translator have to be present? In Quebec, a notary is different than in other provinces.

What do you think? Will I have time? What time is the lastest to arrive for a 9AM interview?

[kristenm 0]

I got it translated. Im still missing the notary seal and signature.

[misa 2]

I have a feeling you'll be fine. Try and get some sleep tonight and know that we'll be cheering for you tomorrow.

[Jersey Girl 2]

My husband's birth cert was translated from Portuguese into English. The translator attached a letter stating her credentials. It was not notarized and we were not questioned about it. You may be fne. Good luck!