Certified translation, apostille and interpreting in Newfoundland and Labrador

What to know in Newfoundland and Labrador

Certified translation in Newfoundland and Labrador

In Newfoundland and Labrador, there is no local certifying association, so authorities usually accept translations certified by a member of another provincial association of the CTTIC network, or a translation accompanied by the translator’s sworn affidavit.

Apostille in Newfoundland and Labrador

Public documents issued in Newfoundland and Labrador are apostilled by Global Affairs Canada (Authentication Services), which also handles federal documents. Documents signed by a notary or commissioner in the province follow the same route.

Embassy and consulate legalization in Newfoundland and Labrador

For countries outside the Apostille Convention, documents from Newfoundland and Labrador are first authenticated by Global Affairs Canada (Authentication Services), then legalized by the destination country’s embassy in Ottawa or a consulate with jurisdiction over Newfoundland and Labrador.

Document retrieval in Newfoundland and Labrador

Birth, marriage and death records registered in Newfoundland and Labrador are issued by Vital Statistics, Service NL. Eligibility rules, certificate formats and processing times are set by the province, so we apply in the exact format your destination requires.

Interpreting in Newfoundland and Labrador

We send interpreters on site in the main cities in Newfoundland and Labrador and cover the rest of the province by video or phone. Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore and fishing industries regularly deal with foreign crews, contracts and certificates.

Requirements change. We confirm the current procedure with the receiving authority before starting your file.