Certified Copies — Notary Public Toronto & GTA

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A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that a notary has compared, signed, sealed, and certified as a true reproduction. Common uses: job applications requiring diploma verification, foreign embassies that require passport copies, real estate transactions, and corporate due diligence. The notary will need to see the original.

Available Notaries Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the notary keep my original?

No — your original stays with you. The notary certifies the copy and returns the original immediately.

How long does it take?

Most certified copies take 5–15 minutes.

General information only. This article describes how notarial and commissioning practice works in Ontario as of 2026. It is not legal advice. Statutes and regulations change. For advice on a specific situation, consult a lawyer.

Featured Notaries Public

Toronto Notary Public

Dufferin St and Highway 401 in North York

Andrew Hardie Ballantyne
3500 Dufferin Street, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1N2
Canada
Phone: 647 628 3080

Close to Public Transit, Close to Subway, Free Parking, Open Daytime, Open Weekends, Wheelchair Accessible.

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Thornhill Notary Public

Yonge & Clark

Benzaquen Law Chambers
7398 Yonge Street
Suite 29D
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 8J2
Canada
Phone: (416) 822-0169

Close to Public Transit, Free Parking, Open Late, Open Weekends.

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Toronto Notary Public

Dufferin & Rogers

Kumar Appasawmy
2045 Dufferin Street
Suite 307
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3R4
Canada
Phone: (647) 409-5442

Close to Public Transit, Close to Subway, Open Daytime, Open Weekends.

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