Legal Translation and Consecutive Interpretation Office

Legal Translation and Consecutive Interpretation Office

The Legal Translation and Consecutive Interpretation Office is one of Montréal’s oldest and most reputable translation offices. Since 1989, it has continuously provided certified, specialized, and legal translation services. With more than three decades of experience, the office is committed to delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality translations in accordance with professional standards.

The office serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, businesses, private institutions, lawyers and law firms, government departments and agencies, courts, universities, educational institutions, health-care centres, and other official organizations.

The office is managed by Mr. Mohammad Reza NOUSHADJAMAL, a certified translator and member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ). Since 1989, he has provided written translation and interpretation services in Persian, French, and English.

Certified translations prepared by the office bear the seal and signature of the certified translator. They may be submitted to government departments and agencies, universities, educational institutions, courts, law firms, banks, and other official authorities in Québec and throughout Canada.

Certified and Specialized Translation Services

The Legal Translation and Consecutive Interpretation Office provides written translation and interpretation services between Persian, French, and English. Its services include:

• Translation of identity documents, including birth certificates, national identity cards, passports, and civil-status certificates

• Translation of marriage certificates, divorce judgments, child-custody documents, and related documents

• Translation of school and university documents, diplomas, certificates, and transcripts

• Translation of contracts, powers of attorney, declarations, and official documents

• Translation of judgments, correspondence, and other legal and judicial documents

• Translation of medical documents, health records, and insurance documents

• Translation of commercial, corporate, banking, and financial documents

• Translation of administrative documents and official correspondence

• Translation of documents required for refugee claims, permanent-residence, and citizenship applications

• Specialized translation of legal, academic, medical, technical, and commercial texts

• Interpretation services for meetings, administrative procedures, and appointments with official authorities

Accuracy and Quality

At the Legal Translation and Consecutive Interpretation Office, all documents are reviewed and translated in strict compliance with the principles of confidentiality, accuracy, and professional integrity.

Precise terminology, preservation of the meaning and structure of the original document, appropriate use of specialized terms, and compliance with the receiving authority’s requirements are among the office’s fundamental principles.

Before being delivered to the client, each translation undergoes thorough review of its content, language, presentation, and layout, ensuring a final version that meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and professional quality.

Guided by the three core principles of accuracy, speed, and trust, the Certified Translation Office is committed to translating and delivering clients’ documents with exceptional quality and within the shortest possible time.

The office’s goal is to provide reliable, accurate, and professional translation services to members of the Persian-speaking community, as well as to all other clients in Canada and abroad.

Today, with more than three decades of experience, the Certified Translation Office serves as a trusted bridge between Persian, French, and English. It is available to individuals, businesses, institutions, and professional organizations for certified translation, specialized translation, and interpretation services.

Commissioner for Oaths and Signature Attestation Services in Québec

A Commissioner for Oaths in Québec is officially appointed by the Québec Ministry of Justice to administer oaths and receive solemn affirmations and declarations for certain documents. These services are generally required for administrative, immigration, tax, judicial, or insurance purposes.

1. Receiving and Administering Oaths

• Administering oaths to individuals who must confirm the truthfulness of statements contained in official, legal, or judicial documents

• Administering an official oath for documents that legally require a written sworn declaration, including certain immigration forms, tax documents, and official declarations

2. Receiving Affidavits and Solemn Declarations

• Receiving and signing affidavits and solemn declarations intended for courts, immigration authorities, government departments, and other official organizations

• Ensuring that the declarant understands the nature and content of the document and verifying their identity before signing

3. Verifying the Signatory’s Identity

• Examining valid identification, including a passport, permanent resident card, or driver’s licence, to verify the individual’s identity

• Confirming that the person signs the document voluntarily and without pressure or coercion

4. Presence and Supervision During the Signing of Official Documents

• Being physically present when the document is signed and witnessing the signing process

• Signing the document and affixing the Commissioner for Oaths’ official seal to confirm that it was signed in their presence

5. Receiving Sworn Declarations for Use in Canada

Services may include receiving sworn declarations concerning:

• Legal and administrative procedures

• Tax or insurance declarations

• Affidavits intended to be submitted before a court

• Declarations relating to residence, civil status, or family circumstances

Important notice: A Commissioner for Oaths is not necessarily a lawyer, and the appointment does not, by itself, authorize them to provide legal advice or draft contracts. For the preparation of complex legal documents or to obtain legal advice, it is recommended to consult a lawyer who is a member of the Barreau du Québec.