Settlement Support Services - Translation and Interpretation

Service provides:

• document translation services and interpretation sessions to help newcomers access services, programs, and resources and achieve their settlement / resettlement and integration goals

Includes:

• in-office Commissioners for Oaths for true copy notarization and oath administration (administers oaths and takes and receives affidavits, declarations, and affirmations that will be used in Alberta)
• the support of an interpreter to assist clients accessing Edmonton Immigrant Services Association settlement services

Examples of frequently received documents for translation include:

• birth certificates

• death certificates

• divorce certificates

• driver's licenses and driving records

• education documents including high school diplomas, college or technical school diplomas, university diplomas, degree certificates, and transcripts

• employment records

• marriage certificates

• police check

• professional accreditation documents

Does not translate passport stamps, exit / entry records, course descriptions, court decisions, academic papers, newspaper reports, financial reports, or medical reports. Does not provide a certified translator to sign off for translations when an organization requires a certified translator's work.

• permanent residents of Canada
• convention refugees or protected persons as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• individuals who have been selected to become permanent residents
• refugee claimants
• naturalized Canadian citizens

• drop-in translation services are available, but individuals are encouraged to contact service before submitting documents to confirm the processing time and other details
• contact to make an appointment for certified true copy notarization and oath administration services
• visit website for more information

There is no wait to access service. The translation process usually takes approximately 2 to 8 weeks based on the document size and / or translator availability.

A minimum fee applies to translation services based on the size of the translation request. Payment is only required after the translation is completed. There is no fee for interpretation services. A mimimum fee may be charged for certified true copy notarization and oath administration. Contact for more details. 

Contact for details.

• Newcomers to Canada - Translation and Interpretation Services

Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.