CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES · ONTARIO
Can I get a certified true copy online in Ontario?
We confirm this with you.
Ontario's remote commissioning (O. Reg. 431/20) covers oaths, affirmations and declarations — not certifying copies, which requires a notary to examine the physical original. A certified true copy is therefore done in person, and we confirm the details before you book.
- In-person appointment
- Original required
- Government photo ID
Wording and apostille. Some recipients require specific certification wording, or an apostille afterward for use abroad. We can prepare that step.
What is certified copy?
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that a notary or commissioner has compared against the original and certified as a true reproduction. You keep your original; the certified copy can be submitted where an institution will not accept the original.
Common uses
- Passports, diplomas and transcripts
- Government-issued certificates
- Immigration and licensing applications
- Records for banks or employers
Where it's available
- Ontario: in person — live. Ontario details
- British Columbia: in person — live. British Columbia details
Common situations
- Certified corporate records — Certify copies of company records for banks or abroad.
- Certified copy of a passport / ID — Certify a copy of your passport or government ID.
- Certified copy of diplomas / transcripts — Certify copies of educational records.
- Certified copies for immigration — Certify document copies for immigration applications.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Acceptance of any document is always the receiving organization's decision. Prices shown exclude applicable tax unless stated.