It is not always necessary for you to be present when your document is being notarized. This may depend on the type of notarization, the purpose of the notarization, or where the document will be used.

To make a certified true copy of a document, only the original document is required by the Notary Public. You do not need to be present to have a certified true copy made.

If you need to sign a document, such as a declaration or Power of Attorney, you may need to be present at the time of signing. The Notary Pubic will witness your signature, verify your identity, and then add their statement of execution (such as "sworn before me") to your document.

There are exceptions to these rules based on the regulations as outlined by the Canadian Law Society. In some cases, a remote notarization or electronic signature verification may be accepted. This usually applies to documents that will be used within their jurisdiction and not internationally.

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In many cases, the answer is yes. However, that depends on the type of document in question, whether a copy is acceptable to the recipient abroad, and (if applicable) the embassy or consulate requirements.

If you have a Canadian document that is destined for a country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you will need to review the document apostille process.

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A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that was made and certified by a Canadian Notary Public (simply called a Notary in Quebec). The Notary Public places their signature and seal on the document while making a statement that it is a "true copy" of the original document.

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A certified true copy of a document is made by a Canadian Notary Public. You will need to take your original document to a Notary Public and they will make the copy, making a statement on the copy that it is a "Certified True Copy" of the original, and include their signature and embossed seal.

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Yes, in most cases we can make a certified true copy on your behalf. We would require the original document, which we will take to a Canadian Notary Public, who will make the certified true copy. The Notary Public will add their signature and seal, as well as a statement that it is a certified true copy of the original document.

However, there are some cases where a certified true copy may not be acceptable. For example, Global Affairs Canada and most provincial offices do not accept copies of Vital Statistics documents. In addition, there are some diplomatic missions that only accept original documents.

We also recommend that before you have a certified true copy made, you first verify with the recipient abroad that a copy will be acceptable.

Feel free to contact our friendly staff for assistance and to answer your questions. We will make sure your documents meet the criteria of the apostille, or authentication and legalization, process.