Articles of Incorporation

Corporate registration documents or corporate search

What it is

Official incorporation documents.

Why you need it

Verifies ownership stake in business and years in business.

How to get this Document

Option 1: Use Existing Documents

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Locate your incorporation documents

1Find your original Articles of Incorporation

2This was provided when your company was incorporated

3Scan or photograph all pages

Option 2: Corporations Canada Online

For federally incorporated businesses

1Visit Corporations Canada website

2Search for your corporation

3Request or download certified copies of incorporation documents