Scarborough Public Notary Service

Certified True Copies

The notary examines your original document, copies it, and certifies on the copy that it corresponds to the original, with signature and seal. Commonly required for bank accounts, school applications, immigration filings and professional registrations.

What's included

  • Passports, PR cards, driver's licences
  • Birth and marriage certificates
  • Diplomas and transcripts
  • Bank, insurance and government documents

What to bring

  • The original document — copies cannot be used
  • Valid photo identification
  • The number of certified copies you need

Reference fee

From $40

Standard certified copies are usually completed during your visit.

What to know

A certified true copy requires the original in person; a notary cannot certify from a scan or photo. If the receiving organization requires specific wording or specific pages, let us know in advance.

Multiple copies

Additional copies of the same document are normally charged per copy. Telling us the quantity beforehand speeds up your visit.