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Dreamer_2019

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Hello,
I got my e-certificate and went to local police department to get fingerprints for the change of name. They needed 2 pieces of valid government-issued identification (one with a picture). I handed them my DL and the print out of my e-certificate and they asked for the original. I told them that I have an e-certificate and no "original" paper certificate. They seemed to be confused. I also got my old passport with me (from my home country) and they told me to hand it instead of the print out. I'm now thinking I should've ordered the print certificate for such occassions when the original document is needed. Does anyone know if I can order a paper original? Thanks!
 
Hello,
I got my e-certificate and went to local police department to get fingerprints for the change of name. They needed 2 pieces of valid government-issued identification (one with a picture). I handed them my DL and the print out of my e-certificate and they asked for the original. I told them that I have an e-certificate and no "original" paper certificate. They seemed to be confused. I also got my old passport with me (from my home country) and they told me to hand it instead of the print out. I'm now thinking I should've ordered the print certificate for such occassions when the original document is needed. Does anyone know if I can order a paper original? Thanks!
Same used to happen with the passport office but now they accept it without any concern. Looks like the same is the case with other government departments. They would need some heads up from IRCC. After getting e-certificate there is no way to order paper one.
 
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