Notarial certificates
A formal certificate, signed and sealed by a notary public, that attests to a fact — who signed a document, who a person is, or that a copy matches its original. It's attached to your document and recognized in Canada and abroad.
CANADA · PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE
I, [Notary name], a Notary Public in and for the Province of Ontario, DO CERTIFY that…
SEAL
Notary Public signature & stamp
Types of notarial certificates
The recipient's instructions usually tell you which one you need. If they don't, send them to us and we'll confirm.
| Certificate | What the notary attests | Common uses |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of execution | You signed the document in the notary's presence | Contracts, consents, authorizations, documents for use abroad |
| Certificate of true copy | A copy matches the original produced | ID, diplomas, records sent to foreign agencies |
| Certificate of identity | The person named is who they claim to be | Foreign pension and life-certificate requests, banking abroad |
| Certificate of translation | The translator swore the translation is accurate | Documents in other languages for Canadian or foreign use |
What you need to bring
Notarial certificates are always issued in person, with wet-ink signatures and an embossed seal.
- Two pieces of ID, at least one government-issued with a photo.
- The document, complete and unsigned if you're signing it in front of us.
- The recipient's instructions — the exact wording or format they require, if any.
- Originals for any copies being certified, and the translator in person for translation certificates.
Sending the document outside Canada? It will likely also need an apostille. See Apostille services.
Need a notarial certificate?
Fee: [FEE PER CERTIFICATE]. Questions? Email info@benefitclaims.ca.