Translators, lawyers, accountants and dentists for the community: Services

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How to check a licence yourself

Official links that help even when no provider is listed here. Last reviewed: September 29, 2026

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How do I check a lawyer is licensed?
Every lawyer must belong to their province’s law society, and its directory is public.
1. Ask for the lawyer’s full name and the province where they are licensed.
2. Open your province’s law society directory and search the name.
3. Check the listed status to confirm they may practise now.
4. In Ontario, try the Law Society Referral Service if you have no name yet.
Note: the law society confirms the licence only; it does not vouch for quality or recommend a lawyer.
Is this immigration consultant licensed?
A paid immigration consultant must be a member of the CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants).
1. Ask the consultant for their full name and CICC membership number.
2. Open the CICC public register and search by name or number.
3. Confirm the membership is active and not suspended.
4. If a lawyer represents you, check them in their law society directory.
Note: only lawyers, CICC members, Quebec notaries and Ontario paralegals may charge for immigration help. Anyone else may only help for free.
How do I check an accountant is a real CPA?
The CPA title has a public register kept by each province’s CPA body.
1. Ask plainly: are you a CPA, and in which province?
2. Open that province’s CPA register and search the name or firm.
3. Get a written fee quote before handing over your documents.
Note: not every tax preparer is a CPA. If someone says they are, check the register before sharing your papers.
Modest income? Find a free tax clinic
CVITP (volunteer-run free tax clinics) files simple returns for free.
1. Check the suggested income limits on the CRA free-clinic page.
2. Open the clinic finder and choose your city.
3. Bring your slips (such as T4) and any CRA letters to the appointment.
Note: clinics handle simple returns only; self-employment, rental income or foreign property are usually not accepted.
How do I find a licensed dentist?
Each province’s dental regulator keeps a public register of dentists.
1. Open your province’s dental regulator register.
2. Search by dentist name or city and check the licence status.
3. Ask the clinic whether it accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
4. Ask for a written cost estimate before major treatment.
Note: the federal plan does not cover everything; ask what you will pay yourself before treatment.
Need a certified translation?
Each province’s translators’ association lists its certified members.
1. Ask the office requesting the translation exactly what it accepts.
2. Search your province’s translators’ association for a certified translator.
3. For IRCC, include the translation, the translator’s affidavit and a certified copy of the original.
Note: “certified” means a certified member of the association. Check the directory before you pay.

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How to check a licence yourself

How do I check a lawyer is licensed?

Is this immigration consultant licensed?

How do I check an accountant is a real CPA?

Modest income? Find a free tax clinic

How do I find a licensed dentist?

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