Attesting Bank Statements

[JennyJim]

Hi,
Does anyone know if we need to attest bank statements by a notary? Even if its in an official bank format & letterhead?
If there is an existing thread to the same happy to refer if somone can point me there?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

 

[JennyJim]

Does anyone have any suggestions on this please? Is there an ongoing thread where I can get some information?

 

[ahmed5]

Hi,
Does anyone know if we need to attest bank statements by a notary? Even if its in an official bank format & letterhead?
If there is an existing thread to the same happy to refer if somone can point me there?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

If its a Bank certificate then no notary required.

 

[JennyJim]

@ahmed 5,

Thanks. Could you clarify please? When you say "bank certificate" - can this be the official monthly e-statement we print with the Banks' letterhead and related information?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

 

[WTF000]

Please read your visa office instructions and cic website again. Original bank statements do not need to be attested or notarized.

 

[blue_57]

@ ahmed 5,

Thanks. Could you clarify please? When you say "bank certificate" - can this be the official monthly e-statement we print with the Banks' letterhead and related information?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

No, you cannot print your e-statement. Request an official bank certificate from your bank. Bank certificate contains only the current balance of your account and not the transactions for a particular period. But you can include that monthly e-statement as supporting documents.

 

[JennyJim]

@WTF000 - Thanks but the reason for my question was that I couldn't find "clear instructions" - I could've missed this.

@blue_57 - Thanks, from what you've mentioned, bank certificates are what we call financial standing statements here. And I have one of those - was wondering if the e-statements would help by showing a 3 month (trend). I believe I have the answer from your statement below.

 

[namaste]

@ WTF000 - Thanks but the reason for my question was that I couldn't find "clear instructions" - I could've missed this.

@ blue_57 - Thanks, from what you've mentioned, bank certificates are what we call financial standing statements here. And I have one of those - was wondering if the e-statements would help by showing a 3 month (trend). I believe I have the answer from your statement below.

For the initial application, even the e-statements are sufficient. If you have bank certification, that's sufficient too. If you have both, especially the 3 month statements, then even better. The VO will probably not ask you for proof at a later stage if you provide these. In any case, notarization is not needed.

 

[blue_57]

@ WTF000 - Thanks but the reason for my question was that I couldn't find "clear instructions" - I could've missed this.

@ blue_57 - Thanks, from what you've mentioned, bank certificates are what we call financial standing statements here. And I have one of those - was wondering if the e-statements would help by showing a 3 month (trend). I believe I have the answer from your statement below.

Bank certificates are issued by the bank while e-statements can be printed by anyone-I am referring to the online e-statements that are readily downloadable from the internet. For me, it's better to submit a document produced by a third party (your bank) other than yourself so it won't create an authenticity issue. And yes, submitting 3 mos statements is suggested but not required. Through this, the VO maybe satisfied on your proof of fund and may not require you additional documents later on.

 

[ahmed5]

@ ahmed 5,

Thanks. Could you clarify please? When you say "bank certificate" - can this be the official monthly e-statement we print with the Banks' letterhead and related information?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

request it from bank , they will provide it for you.

make sure you have a little more money than what is required by CIC as limit of POF.

Its better to be on safer side because of fluctuations of currency rates.

 

[msaeed]

Hi,
Does anyone know if we need to attest bank statements by a notary? Even if its in an official bank format & letterhead?
If there is an existing thread to the same happy to refer if somone can point me there?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

Sir

NO

Stay Blessed

 

[haral]

Not required. need to be an original statement though.

Hi,
Does anyone know if we need to attest bank statements by a notary? Even if its in an official bank format & letterhead?
If there is an existing thread to the same happy to refer if somone can point me there?

Thanks in advance,
Jen