Order a copy of a Canadian certificate of incorporation

Last revised August 02, 2022

Uncertified copies of certificates of incorporation and letters of patent for federally incorporated not-for-profit and business corporations can be ordered online for $1.00 per page through the Corporations Canada site.

Certified copies can only be ordered by email, mail or fax at the cost of $1.00 per page and $35.00 per document for a certified copy. You will need to provide the following information:

• the corporate name and corporation number
• the type of copy (certified or uncertified)
• the type of document (for ex., the articles of amendment or incorporation, or the annual return for a specific year)
• contact name and phone number.

Entities may choose to incorporate federally online through Corporations Canada.