Canadian Document Translations - NAATI Certified for Australia

Permis de conduire (Driver's Licence) - Canadian driving licences vary by province. Quebec licences issued by the SAAQ (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec) are in French. Licences from other provinces are typically in English or bilingual (English/French). We translate Quebec French-language licences including all vehicle classes (1–5, 6A–6D, 8), restrictions, and endorsements. Required for driving in Australia and licence conversion.

Certificat de naissance (Birth Certificate) - Quebec birth certificates are issued by the Directeur de l'état civil and come in French. They follow a different format from French (France) birth certificates. Federal Canadian birth certificates for those born outside Quebec may be bilingual. We translate all Canadian birth certificate formats.

Certificat de mariage (Marriage Certificate) - Quebec marriage certificates issued by the Directeur de l'état civil are in French. Civil and religious marriage certificates from other provinces may be bilingual. Required for partner visa applications, name changes, and family payments in Australia.

Passeport (Passport) - Canadian passports are bilingual (English/French). If you need a translation of the French content for Australian authorities, we translate the complete identity page and any endorsements.

Diplôme (Diploma) - Quebec diplomas from CEGEP (Diplôme d'études collégiales), university bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees issued in French by Quebec universities (Université de Montréal, Université Laval, UQAM, etc.). Required for skills assessment and university enrolment in Australia.

Relevé de notes (Academic Transcript) - Quebec academic transcripts listing courses, grades (using the Quebec letter-grade or percentage system), and credits. The Quebec education system differs from the French system - CEGEP is a unique pre-university stage. We accurately convey these distinctions for Australian assessors.

Certificat médical (Medical Certificate) - Medical certificates issued by Quebec doctors in French for visa health requirements, workplace clearances, or insurance claims in Australia.

Vérification du casier judiciaire (Police Check) - The Canadian criminal record check is issued by the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) at the federal level. RCMP checks are typically in English, but provincial police checks from Quebec (Sûreté du Québec) may be in French. We translate both formats for Working Holiday Visas and employer background checks.

Jugement de divorce (Divorce Certificate) - Quebec divorce judgments issued by the Cour supérieure du Québec in French. Required for remarriage, partner visa applications, and updating marital status with Australian authorities.

Provincial vs federal documents - Canada has both provincial and federal authorities that issue documents. Birth and marriage certificates come from provincial registrars (in Quebec, the Directeur de l'état civil), while criminal record checks can be obtained from the RCMP at the federal level or from provincial police services. Make sure you know which authority issued your document so you request the correct one.

Quebec driving licence classes - Quebec uses a numbered class system (1–5 for commercial vehicles, 5 for standard cars, 6A–6D for motorcycles, 8 for farm vehicles) rather than the EU letter system. Our NAATI-certified translation clearly maps each Quebec class to its description, which Australian transport authorities can then match to local licence categories.

RCMP criminal record check - For Australian visa purposes, the Department of Home Affairs typically requires a national-level criminal record check from the RCMP, not just a provincial police check. You can request an RCMP check online through the RCMP website or an accredited fingerprint agency. Processing takes approximately 2–4 weeks. If the RCMP document is in English, you may not need a translation, but bilingual or French-only documents from Quebec police services will require one.

CEGEP and the Quebec education system - Quebec has a unique education structure where students complete secondary school (secondaire V) and then attend CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) for two years before university. The Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) has no direct equivalent in France or Australia. We accurately explain this distinction in the certified translation to help Australian universities and skills assessors understand your qualifications.