Obtain a Certificate of Standing Update Letter
If you ordered a Certificate of Standing within the last 90 days, you may request a letter that provides any new details since the certificate was issued.
Please confirm that the other jurisdiction will accept an update letter instead of a newly issued Certificate of Standing before placing your order.
How to Order a Certificate of Standing Update Letter
Licensees can order a Certificate of Standing Update Letter through the Law Society Portal.
Licensees may also authorize a third party to order a certificate update letter. There are two steps:
- Complete a Third Party Authorization Form
- Direct the third party to purchase the certificate update letter through the Law Society Store
The Law Society will not prepare and release an update letter without a licensee’s prior written authorization.
The Law Society prepares and sends electronic copies of update letters. Before placing an order for an update letter(s), make sure that you confirm with any third party recipients that electronic copies are accepted. If electronic copies are not accepted, confirm the mailing instructions and provide them to the Law Society when you place the order. Otherwise, you may be responsible for ordering another update letter at your own cost.
Fees
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Item
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Amount for preparation
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Certificate of Standing Update Letter
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$25.00 (plus HST)
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Copies
You (or a third party you authorize) will receive a PDF copy of the letter by email.
What if I need one or more hard copies of the certificate update letter?
Please order the number of letters that you require. Explain why you need the paper document(s) in the Order Notes section.
What if I need more than one PDF copy emailed to different recipients?
Please order the number of letters that you need and complete the required Third Party Authorization form(s).
Important! If you require an update letter to be sent to a third party and wish to be copied, no additional copies are required.
Processing Time
It may take up to 10 business days to process a Certificate of Standing Update Letter.
Letters in French
Specify in the Order Notes section if you need the certificate update letter in French.
Questions
If you have questions about certificate of standing update letters, email Membership Services at records@lso.ca.