Chapter CP 12 - Documents

Section 1 - Documents

• 1.1 This section is about
• 1.2 Authorities
• 1.3 Acceptable documents
• 1.4 Photocopies for 5(1), 5(2)(a) and proof applications
• 1.5 Documents for minors under 14
• 1.6 When originals are mandatory
• 1.7 Originals may be requested anytime

Section 2 - Translation of foreign documents

• 2.1 This section is about
• 2.2 Authorities
• 2.3 Policy
• 2.4 Exceptions
• 2.5 Who may translate documents
• 2.6 Suspicious documents, translations

Section 3 - Fraudulent or counterfeit documents

• 3.1 This section is about
• 3.2 Authorities
• 3.3 Background
• 3.4 What to do if you are suspicious
• 3.5 If document fraudulent, send application to Case Management Branch
• 3.6 Canadian passport

Section 4 - Taking affidavits or declarations

• 4.1 This section is about
• 4.2 Authorities
• 4.3 Background
• 4.4 Authorized person
• 4.5 Administering an oath
• 4.6 Taking an Affirmation
• 4.7 Taking a declaration
• 4.8 Visually impaired, people lacking literacy skills
• 4.9 If person does not understand English or French
• 4.10 Interpreter's oath