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Topic: Buffalo : Notarized Photocopies
When did it change that all documents which we send to Buffalo Visa Office must be notarized photocopies?
I started to gather my documents on Oct,2007 and at that time Checklist said "Send photocopies of all documents.....".
Now I finished to gather my documents and re-downloaded Checklist.
Then I found that it has changed to "Send notarized photocopies of all documents.....".
I contacted some lowyers and Notary Publics, and I found I have to pay around $300 for that.
I should have applied much earlier....
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The reason may be caused by typo error. I lodged my application on October 2004, Federal Skilled Worker. The Simplified Application Process had not been introduced, then. From what I learnt when I downloaded the information, the requirement was to send notarized copy and translation made by sworn translator (for non-English docs). It cost a fortune, I agree. Good luck with your visa application!
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Check you local library, at times they have notary public who would notarize documents for free. Otherwise you could also check with your bank, they always have a notary on staff. If one branch refuses, check other branch because at times they may say that only bank documents can be notarized.
Good luck
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shockproof, letstalkgc, thank you so much for your encouraging words!
I contacted my bank, TD trust canada, but the staff said TD trust canada doesn't offer such a servise. But I try to contact another branch, and also the library.
Thank you!
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I contacted library. They said one of the branch had the notary and he could notarize by free, but except immingration documents.
I also contacted another branch of TD Canada Trust, and the stuff said they couldn't "notarize" but could "certify" by free.
However, notarize and certify are different, right?
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I'm not sure how certify is different than notarize. Anyway they will put there notary stamp on your certified documents. If you are making a copy of certificates, have them write on it "Certified to be a TRUE copy" that way they are certifying your docs to be an exact copy of an original document. Make sure they put the notary stamp, sign and put their notary expiration date. Hope this helps....
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Thank you so much, letstalkgc.
I'm also not sure how different between certify and notarize. I contacted my bank again, and they said they could put certify stamp with signature, but could put notary stamp or the notary expiration date. It sounds it is still better to go to a lawyer or a notary public to get natary stamp since CIC says "send notarized photocopies....." Thank you again!
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Just get a AAA card premium membership and you can get all the notary for free (however, 10 a day at max, but keep visiting until you are done).
It will cost you less than 100$.
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I am about to apply for canadian skilled worker (Regular Processing) and have the same question, do I need each and every document (like degree certificates, work exp. w2 etc.) to be notarized?
Please someone let me know..thx
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Most banks do have notatries. I did mine at HSBC bank here. One branch said that they would only certify my signature. I went to another branch and they did notarize all my docs (about 30-40 copies) and also offered me a cup of coffee....all for free. Try different banks. I suggest you try Chase or HSBC, if you have one where you live. Good luck!
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Brickwall,
You need to notarized the documents which are not in English or French. Else there is no such need. I have submitted my application without any notarized copy for any doc. All my certificates, experience letters etc are in English. Hope this clears the query.
I also suggest to send a mail with this query to consulate. They will sure shot update you with correct information (However I am sure it would be same as I mentioned).
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