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Here's all the info I got about translators and how to research for the best one

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To find the best quote for translating documents, do some research first. Certified translators could be found on the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO). http://www.atio.on.ca/
You could search for translators in a certain city, or choose a region from the drop down menu. And you could specify the language as well.

Get the list of translators, scan your documents and email the translators and ask for a quote. They usually reply same day or next day. So, in one day you could email a long list of translators and get the best quote! ;)

I have done some research on translators in Ottawa and GTA. They specialize in Arabic translations (to and from) English.

So, I wanted to translate 2 national ID documents, 2 birth certificates and a marriage certificate. Here is the info I got:

In Ottawa and vicinity:

  • Maha Bustami (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE496424ccb1b)
    The quote for all docs was $140, here's the break down:
    • National ID: $20 each
    • Birth certif: $25 each
    • Marriage certif: $50
    I TOTALLY recommend her. She gave me a fair quote and did the work with great accuracy and promptness, and the translated docs were organized.


  • Samir Morcos (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE5002162d2dd)
    He translated docs for me before and I REALLY REALLY don't recommend him AT ALL!
    It was full of mistakes and I had to go to him several times to make corrections, and it really was not organized!


  • Ghaly Barhoma (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE5002162d2dd)
    The quote for all docs was $220, here's the breakdown:
    • National ID: $25 each
    • Birth certif: $40 each
    • Marriage certif.: $90


  • Danny Saikaley (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE496622fd574)
    He gave me a quote of $200 for all docs (didn't break it down)


  • Universal Communications (http://www.universalcommunications.ca/)
    The charge a minimum of $55 per document (up to 225-230 words) then each word costs 25 cents.


  • Roger N. Bustros (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE4964343beff)
    He charges 25 cents per word + tax


And in GTA:


  • Maha Takla (http://ammtranslation.com)
    • National ID: $40 each
    • Birth certif: $40 each
    • Marriage certif: $80 each


  • Ilham Tamari (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE496410a33ee)
    The quote for all docs was $170 + HST $22.10 = $192.10, here's the breakdown:
    • Natoinal ID: $25 each
    • Birth certif: $30 each
    • Marriage certif: $85 each


  • Rasool Daban (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/do/SE496410a33ee)
    The quote for all docs was $140 (didn't break them down)


  • Salwan Alkadi (http://search.atio.on.ca/search/person_details/SE2287985cacb?p=P15198883d3839996)
    The quote for all docs was $145 (didn't break them down)

Anyone with an experience in translating in a different language, please share :)
Happy translating and good luck all :)
 
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