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416-951-3301

Immigration documents notarized and certified in Scarborough

Certified copies, translator's affidavits, declarations and invitation letters for IRCC applications, signed in front of notary public Ilya Kershtein.

  • $20 first certified copy
  • Open 7 days Mon–Fri 10–6:30 · Sat–Sun 12–4
  • Walk-ins welcome
Book a timeCall 416-951-3301

A notary, not an immigration consultant

IRCC deals with paid representatives only if they are members of a Canadian law society or of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. This office signs and certifies documents. It does not choose your program.

Done at this desk

  • Photocopies of passports, PR cards, diplomas and civil records certified against the originals
  • A translator's affidavit for a document that is not in English or French
  • Statutory declarations witnessed, such as IMM 5409 for a common-law union
  • A host's invitation letter or a parent's consent to travel notarized

Ask an authorized representative

  • Which program or stream fits your situation
  • Completing and submitting IRCC forms for a fee
  • Replying to a procedural fairness letter or a refusal
  • Dealing with IRCC on your behalf
Check a consultant on IRCC's list of authorized representatives

Immigration paperwork and what it costs

Certified copies and translations drop to $15 each for documents two to four and $10 from the fifth. Cash or e-Transfer.

A man in a suit signing a document beside a red Certified True Copy stamp while another hand holds a stamped page

Three IRCC rules that send applicants to a notary

Documents not in English or French

IRCC asks for the translation, an affidavit from the translator and a certified photocopy of the original. Translators certified in Canada skip the affidavit.

IRCC Help Centre: supporting document language

Common-law partners

Both partners sign IMM 5409, the Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union, in front of a commissioner of oaths or a notary, each with photo ID.

IRCC form IMM 5409

Invitation letters

IRCC does not require a notarized letter: the host writes it and attaches proof of status in Canada. A host who wants it notarized signs it here with photo ID.

IRCC: letter of invitation for a visitor

Clients who brought immigration paperwork

★★★★★Very professional and polite. Highly recommended for any notary or immigration purpose legal documentation.
Raghav Shukla · Google review
★★★★★Omg! Sir Ilya is Incredible! Irresistible! Ilya is Irresistible! Ilya is very professional. Ilya would talk to my friend from Pakistan 🇵🇰 who sent me the invitation letter. I said it was midnight in Pakistan 🇵🇰. To show his professionalism, Ilya said he must verify the id by having the video call with her. I called but no answer. So we reschedule the appointment next day. Hats off to Ilya & his duty for his profession. Love, The Celebrity Guru #DRPPP
The Celebrity Guru · Google review
★★★★★I get my documents notarized by Ilya,the service was very fast and with reasonable cost.Highly recommended.
Rabia Elmezaien · Google review

What to bring for an immigration document

  1. Photo ID for each person signingA passport or driver's licence in the same name as the document.
  2. The originals themselvesA copy is certified only against the passport, certificate or diploma on the desk.
  3. The translator, in personThe person who translated the document swears the affidavit, so they bring their own ID.
  4. Forms left unsignedIMM 5409 and other declarations are signed in front of the notary.
  5. Your IRCC document checklistIt shows which items need certified copies. Printing and copying here are free.
A man in a suit pressing a self-inking stamp onto a document, with a pen, law books and a small statue of justice on the desk

Questions about immigration paperwork

Not sure which notary service a line on your checklist means? Call and read it to us.

416-951-3301 A man in a dark suit writing on a document, with a wooden stamp, brass scales, a gavel and a wax-sealed envelope on the desk
Can you tell me which immigration program to apply under?

No. That advice is for law society members and licensed immigration consultants. We certify, commission and notarize the documents your checklist lists.

My translator is a relative. Can they swear the affidavit?

No. IRCC says the translator cannot be you, a member of your family or your representative. Bring a different translator to swear the affidavit at our desk.

What do four certified copies cost?

$65 in total: $20 for the first copy plus $15 for each of the next three.

Can the whole family come on a weekend?

Yes. Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, weekdays 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Book a time if several people sign.

Fast & Reliable Notary Services

  • 416-951-3301
  • kershtein@gmail.com
  • 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4Y1, Suite 2000, Unit #2020
  • Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
  • Sat – Sun: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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