Certified True Copy for Academic Certificates – Ontario Notarization
Certified True Copy for Academic Certificates – Ontario Notarization
Many institutions, employers, and credential evaluators require certified true copies of academic documents such as diplomas and transcripts. These copies must be reviewed and certified in person by a licensed Notary Public in Ontario to be accepted for educational or official purposes.
Notary Link provides mobile certified copy services across Aurora, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Newmarket — helping students, graduates, and professionals certify academic credentials with ease.
What Is a Certified True Copy of an Academic Certificate?
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original academic document that has been physically reviewed and verified by a licensed Notary Public. Common documents include:
- High school diplomas
- College or university diplomas
- Academic transcripts
- Foreign educational credentials for evaluation
These documents are often required by post-secondary institutions, immigration authorities, o credential verification agencies.
Why Certification Is Required
- For admission to Canadian universities or international schools
- For IRCC (immigration) applications involving foreign degrees
- For WES, ICAS, CES, or other credential evaluation bodies
- To avoid mailing or risking original academic documents
- To meet documentation standards for government or private sector jobs
Why In-Person Notarization Is Mandatory
In Ontario, certified true copies of academic documents must be:
- Reviewed in person by a Notary
- Matched visually with the original
- Signed and sealed with a certification statement
Remote or online notarization is not allowed for this service.
What Notary Link Offers
- Mobile appointments at schools, residences, or campus offices
- Fast service for urgent credentialing or visa deadlines
- Simple ID verification and clear process explanation
- Compliance with Ontario’s Notaries Act
Service Area
We serve clients in:
- Aurora
- Richmond Hill
- Vaughan
- Newmarket
Need a Certified True Copy of Your Diploma or Transcript?
Book a mobile appointment with Notary Link today. We’ll come to your location, compare the original document, and issue a certified true copy you can submit with confidence.
