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Document Translation

We only accept documents in English or French. If documents are in a foreign language, you will need to have them translated. This includes your teaching certificate and any supporting documents, such as a marriage or birth certificate.

Please include the original translation for any documents you submit yourself, such as proof of identity, a name change document, a teaching certificate, etc.

Note: if any of your documents were sent directly to us by a granting institution, such as a college or university, a copy will be mailed to you for translation.

When submitting your translations you must include:

  • a copy of the foreign-language document
  • the translation
  • an original, signed letter from the translator.

Your signed translator letter must include:

  • a statement indicating the translation is accurate and authentic
  • their ID number, seal or both
  • their name, address and telephone number
  • their original signature.

Translation organizations

Your translator must also work for, or be accredited by, one of the following approved organizations:

Translations from World Education Services (WES)

We do not accept translations provided by WES, or any other organization not listed above. 

Looking for a translator?

Contact the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO).

More information

For more information on translation requirements, contact our Client Services department:

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Phone: 416.961.8800
Toll-free (Ontario): 1.888.534.2222

101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 0A1

Client Services:

Telephone: 416.961.8800

Toll-Free (Canada and U.S.A.): 1.888.534.2222

info@oct.ca

All Other Inquiries:

Telephone: 437.880.3000

Toll-Free (Canada and U.S.A.): 1.833.966.5588

info@oct.ca

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