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We recently had our marriage certificate translated, and it turns out that the notary who filled it out, incorrectly wrote that me (sponsor) is American. This only occurred in one instance, everywhere else indicates that I am Canadian. This is clearly a clerical error. Can we submit this document as is, or will it need to be corrected?
 
We recently had our marriage certificate translated, and it turns out that the notary who filled it out, incorrectly wrote that me (sponsor) is American. This only occurred in one instance, everywhere else indicates that I am Canadian. This is clearly a clerical error. Can we submit this document as is, or will it need to be corrected?
Hard to say. Do you mean the translation or the original?

If it's the translation - get it translated again. That should be quick.

If it's the original: well, my own view, this likely does not make the marriage certificate invalid, so not really significant. But I can't say how IRCC will approach.
 
Hard to say. Do you mean the translation or the original?

If it's the translation - get it translated again. That should be quick.

If it's the original: well, my own view, this likely does not make the marriage certificate invalid, so not really significant. But I can't say how IRCC will approach.
The original was the one that had the error. The translator caught it and brought it to our attention.