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Sworn Affidavit of Document Translation
A sworn affidavit by a translator confirming that a translation is complete and accurate — often required for documents submitted to courts, immigration, or institutions. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Translator’s Affidavit
- Certified Translation Affidavit
- Sworn Translation Statement
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- Notarized Translation Affidavit
Sworn Affidavit of Document Translation
REGARDING: The translation of a document from ______ into the ______ language
I, ______, residing in the City of ______, in the Province of ______,
DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR AND STATE:
I am sufficiently proficient in the ______ language and can read, write, and understand the same.
I am competent to translate this language into the ______ language.
I have translated the attached ______ from ______ into the ______ language.
I certify that the attached translation is a true, complete, and accurate ______ version of the original document to the best of my knowledge and ability.
I make this solemn declaration in good faith, believing its contents to be true, with the understanding that it carries the same legal weight as a statement made under oath, pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ Phone Number: ______ |
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01Translator Details
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Sworn Affidavit of Document Translation
REGARDING: The translation of a document from ______ into the ______ language
I, ______, residing in the City of ______, in the Province of ______,
DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR AND STATE:
I am sufficiently proficient in the ______ language and can read, write, and understand the same.
I am competent to translate this language into the ______ language.
I have translated the attached ______ from ______ into the ______ language.
I certify that the attached translation is a true, complete, and accurate ______ version of the original document to the best of my knowledge and ability.
I make this solemn declaration in good faith, believing its contents to be true, with the understanding that it carries the same legal weight as a statement made under oath, pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ Phone Number: ______ |
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About this document
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What is an affidavit of translation?
It is a translator’s sworn statement that the translation is complete and accurate, describing their competence in both languages.
A notary administers the translator’s oath and witnesses their signature; the notary does not verify the translation’s accuracy — that is the translator’s sworn responsibility.
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When you might need one
It supports official translated documents.
- Submitting a translated document to immigration, a court, or a tribunal.
- Providing a school or institution with a certified translation.
- Translating a birth, marriage, or academic record for official use.
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How to notarize a affidavit of translation in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of translation and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your affidavit of translation online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
- Fill in the form online and download a clean, ready-to-sign PDF — free, no account.
- Book an appointment and join online by video or visit us in Ottawa.
- Present valid photo ID; we administer your oath or affirmation and witness your signature.
- We apply the notary seal so the document is ready to use.
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Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.
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Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or witnesses your signature and applies the seal.
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Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Sworn Affidavit of Document Translation
- Does the notary check the translation’s accuracy?
- No. The notary administers the translator’s oath and witnesses their signature; accuracy is the translator’s sworn responsibility.
- Who should swear it?
- A translator competent in both languages, usually someone other than the person submitting the document. Some bodies require specific accreditation.
- Can the translator notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can complete it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
- What is it used for?
- To certify a translation for immigration, courts, schools, and institutions that require a sworn, accurate translation.
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