Certified True Copies in Scarborough
Notarized true copies of passports, PR cards, degrees, transcripts and other originals, for immigration, employment, school and use abroad. From $20, ready while you wait.
Bring the original document and a photo ID to 56 Reindeer Drive, Scarborough. The notary compares the copy with the original, then signs, dates and seals it as a certified true copy. It costs $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional, and takes a few minutes.
Documents we certify most often
- Passports, PR cards and citizenship certificates
- Driver’s licences and Ontario Photo Cards
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates
- University degrees, diplomas and transcripts
- Professional licences and certificates
- Bank statements, leases and corporate records
What to bring
- The original document (not a copy or scan)
- Your own photocopies, or we can copy it for you
- One valid government-issued photo ID
Some organizations, including certain IRCC processes and foreign authorities, specify who may certify copies or require extra wording. Bring any instructions you received so we can follow them.
Frequently asked questions
Check what to bring first: What ID do you need for a notary?
What is a certified true copy?
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that a notary has compared with the original and certified, by signature and seal, as a true copy.
Do I need to bring the original document?
Yes. The notary must see and compare the original. We cannot certify a copy of a copy, a scan or a document shown on a phone.
Can you make the photocopies?
Yes. Copying and printing are available at the office.
Which documents can be certified?
Common examples are passports, PR cards, citizenship certificates, driver’s licences, birth and marriage certificates, degrees, diplomas, transcripts, and corporate records. Some agencies have their own rules about who can certify copies, so check the instructions you were given.
How much do certified true copies cost?
$20 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy certified in the same appointment.
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Need a document notarized?
Same-day appointments in Scarborough, 7 days a week. $20 for the first signature and seal.