Short answer: in most cases you need a standard certified translation, not an ATIA one. A standard certified translation is $59 for a one-page document and is normally completed in 1–2 business days. An ATIA-certified translation starts at $99 for the first page plus $69 for each additional page and takes 2–4 days longer, and it is needed only when the receiving organization asks for a translation sealed by a certified member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta. Prices are shown before 5% GST.
Choosing the right type of certification for your translation is crucial. In most cases, a standard certified translation is all you need. However, certain Alberta-based organizations specifically require ATIA certification. Here’s how to tell the difference.
When to use it:
Price: from $59
Turnaround: 1-2 days
When to use it:
Price: from $99
Turnaround: 2-4 days
The requirement is local, and it comes from the receiving organization rather than from us. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and professional bodies such as APEGA, CPA, NNAS, PEBC and NDEB ask for ATIA certification when foreign credentials are assessed, and Alberta Education asks for it for teacher certification. Some foreign consulates ask for a notarized translation instead, which also starts at $99. Federal and academic files usually go the other way: IRCC applications, Canadian passport applications, most universities and colleges, and credential evaluators such as WES and ICAS work with a standard certified translation.
If you are exchanging a foreign driver's licence at a registry agent counter in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer or a smaller Alberta centre, tell us which office you are dealing with when you upload the document. We prepare the translation to the requirements of the receiving organization and confirm the certification type before work starts, so you do not pay for a seal you were never asked for.
A standard certified translation is priced per document: $59 for one page, $99 for two pages and $30 for each additional page, normally ready in 1–2 business days. An ATIA-certified translation is $99 for the first page and $69 for each additional page, and adds 2–4 days to the schedule because a certified member of the association has to review and seal the file. Passport stamps are $7 each. All prices are before taxes; 5% GST applies in Alberta.
Delivery is the same for both types. A scanned copy and a stamped hard copy are included at no extra cost, regular mail and pickup are free, and Xpresspost is $30 when the paper copy is time-sensitive. Everything is handled online, so you do not need to visit an office in Calgary or Edmonton.
The process is simple. Upload your documents and specify which organization the translation is for. Our team will ensure you receive the correct type of certification, saving you from unnecessary delays and costs.
Do I need an ATIA-certified translation for IRCC?
No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada applications are handled with a standard certified translation, which starts at $59 for a one-page document. ATIA certification is needed only when the receiving organization specifically asks for a translation sealed by a certified member of the association.
How much more does ATIA certification cost?
An ATIA-certified translation is $99 for the first page and $69 for each additional page, against $59 for a one-page standard certified translation. Prices are shown before 5% GST.
How long does an ATIA-certified translation take?
Standard certified translations are normally completed within 1–2 business days. ATIA-certified and notarized orders take 2–4 days longer, plus mailing time if you need the hard copy.
Do I have to visit an office in Calgary or Edmonton?
No. The whole process is online: you upload the documents, we confirm the price and the certification type, and you receive a scanned copy plus a stamped hard copy. Regular mail and pickup are free and Xpresspost is $30.
What if I am not sure which certification is expected?
Name the organization when you upload the documents. We prepare the translation to the requirements of the receiving organization and confirm the certification type with you before starting work.