Request for Copies of Corporate Documents

Different types of corporate documents are filed with Corporations Canada under the laws it administers, including:

• charter documents, such as certificates of incorporation with articles of incorporation attached and letters patent
• amendments to articles or letters patent
• notices of change of directors or list of directors
• notices of registered office address
• by-laws of not-for-profit corporations.

These documents are filed under the following laws:

• the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
• the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act)
• the Canada Cooperatives Act (Coop Act).

How do I obtain a copy of a document?

To obtain a copy of documents, send a request by email, fax or mail to Corporations Canada. Indicate the following information in your request:

• corporate name and corporation number
• whether you want the copies to be certified
• the document you want a copy of, such as articles of amendment or incorporation, annual return for a specific year
• your name and phone number
• how you want the documents sent to you (options: email, fax or mail)
• the fee

What are the fees?

The fees for copies under the CBCA, NFP Act and Coop Act are:

• uncertified copies - $1.00 per page
• certified copies - $35.00 per document

Methods of payment

Method of Receipt	Method of Payment
By email	Pay by credit card only: American Express, MasterCard or Visa
By fax	Pay by credit card only: American Express, MasterCard or Visa
By mail	Pay by: credit card: American Express, MasterCard or Visa cheque payable to the Receiver General for Canada