You must send certified copies of any legal name change document and of any document that is not in English or French.
The following people can certify your photocopies:
professional accountant
chiropractor
commissioner of oaths
dentist
medical doctor
professional engineer
funeral director
justice of the peace or judge
lawyer
manager of a financial institution
member of a provincial legislature
member of parliament
municipal clerk
notary
official of a federal or provincial government department
official of an embassy, consulate or high commission
officially accredited to Canada and authorized to
certify document issued by the official's government
minister of religion
pharmacist
police officer
postmaster
social worker
primary, secondary or university teacher
veterinarian
This person must compare the original document to the photocopy and must print the following on the photocopy:
- "I certify that this is a true copy of the original document."
- the name of the original document
- the date of certification
- his or her name
- his or her official position or title
- his or her signature
The person who certifies your photocopies cannot be a family member.