Original copy versus Certified copy

[bigsnail]

For some documents, CIC asks for certified true copy, eg birth certificate.

However, an original copy of my birth certificate costs $10,
while a certified copy costs $30 from notary public.

Question: is it ok if I just submit the original copy?

Thanks.

 

[ujbaby]

For some documents, CIC asks for certified true copy, eg birth certificate.

However, an original copy of my birth certificate costs $10,
while a certified copy costs $30 from notary public.

Question: is it ok if I just submit the original copy?

Thanks.

i dont think u need to certify true copy if they are written in english but bear in mind that if u send originals, u might not get them back.. good luck

 

[bigsnail]

>> i dont think u need to certify true copy if they are written in english

Oh, that's surprising to me! Right, nowhere is it said that photocopies must be certified.

In the guide
www .cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5609ETOC.asp (remove the space after www),
the sections "Translation of documents" and "Certified true copies" are parallel.

Could anybody double confirm? Thanks a lot.

 

[SenoritaBella]

From the guide:
Translation of documents

Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:
•the English or French translation; and
•an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and
•a certified copy of the original document.

 

[bigsnail]

>> Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:

But it didn't say whether copies need to be certified if it is in English.

anyway, I've found some confirmations (remove the space after www)

www .canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/certified-true-copies-t101886.0.html

www .canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/please-help-certified-copy-t49618.0.html

www .canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/certified-copies-t99297.0.html

Dismissing the need of certified true copies saves me hundreds of dollars.

 

[bigsnail]

btw, the word "copy" in English is often confusing because it can stand for both "photocopy" and "original".

For example, "please bring me a copy of the book" does not mean please photocopy all pages of the book.

 

[SenoritaBella]

Look at the document checklist, under "format" - it says "original" or "copies". Copies in this case means photocopies.

 

[bigsnail]

yes.
"photocopy" vs "copy"
is like
"postgraduate" vs "graduate" student