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Statutory declarations
A sworn declaration 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.
Also known as
Statutory Declaration
IN THE MATTER OF
a translation of a document from the
______ language
into the English language
I, ______, of the City of ______, in the Province of ______,
do solemnly declare as follows:
I am sufficiently proficient in the ______ language and can read, write, and understand the same.
I am competent to translate this language into the English language.
I have read both the document in the original language affixed hereto and marked “Exhibit A” and the document in the English language affixed hereto and marked “Exhibit B” to this Affidavit.
I make this declaration for the purpose of declaring that the English translation marked “Exhibit B” to the document marked “Exhibit A” is a true and faithful translation.
I make this solemn declaration in good conscience, believing it to be true, and with full understanding that it carries the same legal force and effect as a statement made under oath, pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act.
Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
(or as the case may be)
Translator: ______
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Overview
It is a sworn statement — also called a translator’s affidavit, certified translation declaration, or affidavit of translation — in which the translator swears the translation is complete and accurate and describes their competence in both languages.
A notary public or commissioner administers the translator’s oath and witnesses their signature. The notary does not verify the accuracy of the translation itself — that is the translator’s sworn responsibility.
It is required for many official translated documents.
The translator who swears the declaration should be competent in both languages and is usually someone other than the person submitting the document. Some bodies require a translator with specific accreditation; check the requirements of the organization receiving it.
After you fill in your statutory declaration 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 statutory declaration 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 so we can verify your identity before applying the notary seal.
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