Certified True Copies
Notarizations
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that has been verified and certified by a notary public as an exact and accurate reproduction of the original. This certification confirms that the copy is true to the original and has not been altered or tampered with in any way.
Our Role In Certifying True Copies
Certified true copies are commonly required in situations where you cannot or should not submit the original document, such as applications for government services, immigration processes, banking matters, and educational requirements. We take our role in certifying true copies seriously and adhere to all provincial regulations and best practices. Here’s how we assist you:
- Verify the Original Document: We carefully review your original document to ensure it is genuine and complete. The certification process cannot proceed without the original document.
- Create a Copy: We create a photocopy of your document or review a copy provided by you to ensure it is identical to the original.
- Certify the Copy: We certify the photocopy by signing, sealing, and stamping it with our notary seal, officially attesting that it is a true and accurate representation of the original.
Types Of Documents We Can Certify
At our Notary Public Office, we certify true copies of a wide range of documents, including but not limited to:
- Personal Identification Documents (passports, drivers licence, permanent resident cards, BCIDs, Nexus cards etc.)
- Death certificates
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Educational Documents (degrees, diplomas, certificates, transcripts)
- Wills (for reference only, not for use as an original)
- Contracts and agreements
