Certified True Copy or Certified True Copies
Documents like birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card, photo ID, driver’s license, official academic transcript are just a few examples of documents that people usually require a certified true copy of, as a part of their application(s) or submissions. The supplement the originality value of the document. Certified true copies are also called as notarized documents.
Certified true copies are usually made by the steps of being reviewed, examined, caused and compared by notary public to certify the accurate representations of the originals.
Who can certify a true copy in Ontario?
A notary public, licensed and appointed, examines the original and the copy and attests the copy as “certify a true copy” under his signature.
The process involves dating, stamping and signing under seal. While most institutions accept grey scale copies, some require color copies, at least in addition to the notarized grey scale copy.
At PPS LAW we give you a free electronic version of the executed document in color for your records.
The main purpose of a certified true copy is to offer reliability and confidence to third parties to make a decision on your submission / application with respect to the genuine nature of the submitted document.
- Commonly certified true copy of original document or certified true copies of original documents are:
- Certified True Copy of a Court Order
- Certified True Copy of a Divorce Order
- Certified True Copy of a Separation Agreement
- Certified True Copy of an Endorsement
- Certified True Copy of an Estate Certificate
- Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate
- Certified True Copy of Citizenship Card
- Certified True Copy of Continuing Power of Attorney for Property Management
- Certified True Copy of Degree
- Certified True Copy of Diploma
- Certified True Copy of License
- Certified True Copy of Marriage Certificate
- Certified True Copy of Official Academic Transcripts
- Certified True Copy of Passport
- Certified True Copy of Permanent Resident Card
- Certified True Copy of Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- Certified True Copy of Provincial Photo ID
- Certified True Copy of Transcripts
- Certified True Copy of Transfer Certificate
- Certified True Copy of Will
- Certified true copies or Certified true copy of other Notarized Copy of Documents
Certified true copies of educational transcripts or other education documents is performed to as a part of verification of the authenticity of the original document.
Many Canadian and foreign businesses, agencies and educational institutions require them. A notary public will compare the original to the photocopy before stamping, signing and sealing the document confirming its authenticity.
Certified true copies of immigration documents are used to prove authenticity of such immigration documents to the requesting employers, organizations, institutions like schools and colleges and immigration officials like IRCC officials.
The purpose of certified true copies of legal documents is to establish authenticity and to ensure that the information on the original document is accurate and has not been altered in any way. It is used in court procedures and also in passport application and visa application.
How can PPS LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION help you?
If you require further assistance in the above matter, please contact us. We are Immigrant-founded, multilingual and accommodating to cater the needs of all walks of life including the working-class community. As experienced professionals, we have been successfully assisting clients in this matter to their satisfaction. Contact us today.