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.

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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

Queen & McCaul

Downtown Toronto Notary Public

Lani Gozlan
61 McCaul Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2W7
Canada
Phone: 416-964-7224

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

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Maple Notary Public

Bathurst & Rutherford

Karen Zvulony
Maple, Ontario L6A 4J4
Canada
Phone: 416-827-8713

Close to Public Transit, Curbside Notarizations, Free Parking, Open Daytime, Open Late, Open Weekends, Wheelchair Accessible.

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Vaughan Notary Public

HWY 400 & Steeles Avenue West

Varinder Gaur
3800 Steeles Ave W
Suite 310
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 4G9
Canada
Phone: 905-850-5555

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

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