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Certified Marriage Certificate
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Professional translators · any language pair · signed Certificate of Accuracy

Word-for-word certified translation of a marriage certificate, accepted by IRCC, the provincial vital-statistics offices, Canadian courts and Passport Canada – for spousal sponsorship and permanent residence, name changes and marriage recognition. Signed Certificate of Accuracy. apostille available for use abroad. $39.95 per page, 24-hour standard turnaround, accuracy guarantee.

24-hour standard turnaround IRCC accepted Free digital delivery Accuracy guarantee
IRCC Accepted
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Accuracy Guarantee
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BBB Accredited Business
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100+ Languages
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Since 2010
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From Upload to Delivery in 3 Easy Steps

No account required. No commitment. Instant quote in seconds.

1

Upload Your Document

Submit a photo, scan or PDF through our secure portal. Our system calculates the word count and generates an exact price quote instantly.

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We Translate & Certify

A professional translator completes your certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy in the format Canadian offices expect.

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Download & Submit

Receive your certified translation by email, ready to submit. A shipped hard copy and apostille can be added at checkout. 12-hour expedited service available on request.

Every Marriage Certificate Translation Includes

No add-ons hidden in the small print. Everything below is standard.

Signed Certificate of Accuracy

Formal certification statement signed by the translator, attesting to competence and accuracy. Signed by the translator, with a Certificate of Accuracy.

Word-for-Word Accuracy

Every field translated faithfully: both spouses’ full names, the date and place of marriage, the officiant or registrar, witnesses, the vital statistics office or authority, the certificate number, and all seals and stamps. Nothing summarised or omitted.

Professional Translator

Native speaker, vetted, with documented experience in the exact document type. Same translator across all your documents on request.

Digital PDF Delivery

Your certified translation is emailed as a PDF on completion – accepted digitally by IRCC and most bodies. A shipped hard copy can be added at checkout.

Free Revisions

Unlimited revisions included at no extra cost until you’re completely satisfied with the translation.

accuracy guarantee

If a Canadian body refuses the translation for accuracy, completeness or certification, we correct and reissue it free, and refund the translation fee if a correction cannot fix a refusal caused by the translation. Trusted by Canadian clients since 2010.

Marriage Certificate Translation Cost

Transparent, Flat Pricing

$39.95 per page across every language we cover. For IRCC immigration, add a sworn affidavit (+$24.95); for universities, WES and most other uses the certified translation alone is accepted. Most marriage certificates fit on a single page (300 source words). No surcharge for rarer languages.

+$24.95
Sworn Affidavit (IRCC)
Add for IRCC immigration applications. Your translator swears an affidavit of accuracy before a notary – the format IRCC accepts from non-certified translators. Not needed for universities, WES or most other uses.
+$199
Apostille
Per document. apostille with the certified translation shipped to you as a hard copy.

Where our translations are used

Prepared for the Canadian offices below. Some accept only translators on their own list or members of a provincial association; our guides say which. Trusted by Canadian clients since 2010.

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IRCC

Spouse and partner visas, permanent residence, Express Entry, and Canadian citizenship applications that require proof of marriage.

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Provincial Vital Statistics

Updating civil-registration records, name changes on the register, and recognition of an overseas marriage.

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Passport Canada

Changing your name on a Canadian passport after marriage, where proof of the marriage is required.

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Canadian Courts

Divorce, financial and family proceedings, and probate matters where the marriage must be evidenced.

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Universities & Employers

Name-change verification and updating student, HR, pension and benefit records after marriage.

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Embassies & Consulates

Registering a marriage abroad, dual nationality and spousal applications requiring a certified English translation.

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Top Languages We Translate Marriage Certificates To and From

Same $39.95 per page regardless of source language. No surcharge for rarer ones. Click any language to see the dedicated page.

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Country-Specific Knowledge

We Know Your Country’s Marriage Certificate Format

Every country records a marriage differently, IRCC accepts documents in English or French; a document in any other language needs a certified translation. Here’s the most common gotcha for each top source.

🇵🇱 Poland · Akt małżeństwa

Issued by the Urząd Stanu Cywilnego as an odpis skrócony or zupełny. A full certified translation is required for IRCC and English-Canada institutions.

🇵🇰 Pakistan · Nikah Nama / NADRA MRC

The nikah nama (Islamic marriage contract) and the computerised NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate. We translate the Urdu contract, the dower (mehr) terms and the NADRA certificate in full for IRCC.

🇮🇳 India · Marriage Certificate

Issued under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act by the Registrar of Marriages. Regional-language certificates need translation; we preserve the registration number and the registrar’s details.

🇨🇳 China · 结婚证

The 结婚证 (marriage certificate booklet) from the Civil Affairs Bureau, with the couple’s photo, ID numbers and the registration authority’s seal, all translated.

🇲🇽 Mexico · Acta de Matrimonio

Issued by the Registro Civil, recording both spouses, the régimen (property regime) and the acta number. A certified translation is sufficient for IRCC.

🇷🇴 Romania · Certificat de căsătorie

Issued by the Starea Civilă. We provide the full certified translation IRCC requires.

Every Language Routes Through the Same Trusted Pipeline

We translate marriage certificates both into English and from English into any target language. Whether your document is in Polish, Urdu, Romanian, Arabic, Chinese or any other language, every order follows the same quality-controlled process. You upload, we translate, certify and deliver – ready for IRCC or any Canadian body that requires it.

↔ TRANSLATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ↔ Polish – Akt małżeństwa Romanian – Certificat de căsătorie Urdu – شادی کا سرٹیفکیٹ Arabic – شهادة زواج Chinese – 结婚证 Marriage Certificate 文 A English – Marriage Certificate
FAQs

Marriage Certificate Translation: Common Questions

Does IRCC require a certified marriage certificate translation?+
Yes. For a spouse or partner visa, settlement or citizenship application, IRCC require a full certified English translation of a foreign-language marriage certificate, with the translator’s certification of accuracy, date and details.
How much does certified marriage certificate translation cost in Canada?+
$39.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). Most marriage certificates fit on a single page. No surcharge for rarer languages. A shipped hard copy and apostille can be added at checkout.
How long does it take?+
Standard turnaround is 24 hours for 1–3 pages, and most single-page certificates are delivered the same working day. A 12-hour expedited service is available on request for urgent deadlines.
Can you translate an Islamic marriage certificate or nikah nama?+
Yes. We regularly translate the nikah nama and the NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate, rendering the Urdu contract, the parties, witnesses and dower (mehr) terms in full – exactly what IRCC needs to evidence the marriage.
My EU marriage certificate has a multilingual annex – is that enough?+
IRCC accepts documents in English or French; a document in another language needs a certified translation.
Do I need an apostille?+
A signed Certificate of Accuracy is the accepted standard in Canada. An apostille (from $129) is only needed when your translated certificate will be used abroad under the 1961 Hague Convention, for example to register the marriage in another country.
Can you translate the certificate so I can change my name?+
Yes. Passport Canada, the provincial licensing, banks and employers accept our certified translation of a marriage certificate as evidence to change your name on their records.
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