How do I get a certified copy of my Canadian passport?
Applying in person
- Complete the form Request for certified true copy of Canadian travel document [PPTC 516] (PDF, 52.47 KB).
- Get an appointment or go without an appointment.
- Bring your completed form and the passport to be certified.
- Pay the fee using one of the accepted methods(opens in a new tab) at your appointment.
Who can certify a true copy in Canada?
Persons authorized to certify copies submitted to the government of Canada include the following:
- Chiropractor.
- Commissioner of oaths.
- Dentist.
- Funeral director.
- Justice of the peace or judge.
- Lawyer.
- Manager of a financial institution.
- Medical doctor.
How long does it take to get a certified copy of passport Canada?
Your request should usually be completed inside two weeks. Your passport and certified true copies will be sent back to you by mail unless you specify another address.
Who can make certified copies?
Who can certify documents?
- principal of a NSW government or non-government school.
- bail justice.
- barrister.
- commissioner for affidavits.
- commissioner for oaths.
- judge.
- police officer (rank of sergeant or highest ranking officer in the station)
- proclaimed bank manager.
Where can I get a certified copy of my passport?
A police officer. A postal manager. A principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school. A medical practitioner.
Who has authority to certify documents?
Lawyers or notary public (who are members of a recognised professional body) Actuaries or accountants (who are members of a recognised professional body) Members of the judiciary. Directors, managers or company secretaries of a bank or regulated financial services business.
Which professions can certify documents?
Copies of documents can be certified by one of the following people:
- Accountant.
- Armed forces officer.
- Bank/building society official.
- Commissioner of Oaths.
- Councillor (local or county)
- FCA regulated person (identified using the FCA authorised persons lists)
Who can certify true copy?
A notarized copy is signed by a notary public (not to be confused with a notary in a civil law country). The certified copy is signed by a person nominated by the person or agency asking for it. Typically, the person is referred to as an authorised person.
How do you get a certified copy of your passport?
Have a notary public or attorney certify your copy. Typically, you will need to get a notary public or attorney to certify the copy of your passport. You can find a notary public at a courthouse as well as at many banks. Notary publics charge a nominal fee for their services.
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