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IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ Friday September 10, 2021 - OBR Service Update - as per the Service Ontario Notice: On October 18, 2021, current business registry services and transactions will be paused as migration work is completed to the new Ontario Business Registry. We encourage all businesses and not-for-profit corporations to plan around this date accordingly. To ensure that registrations, filings and other important requests submitted by mail are processed before October 18,...

Effective June 7th, 2021 all submissions to Global Affairs Authentication Services Section (JLAC) are to be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours at the Distribution Centre open Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.  The standard processing time of 10 business days will now apply to all submissions. We are told that the procedures and processing time remain subject to change based on operational, health, safety and security considerations and are contingent on...

Important Updates *NEW - Starting Tuesday February 16th, 2021 The Ministry will resume regular operating hours and will be closing at 5 pm daily once again.  Our daily cut-off time for same day processing will be moved to 4 pm at that time.  We cannot guarantee same day processing for filings & registrations sent after 4 pm as Ministry volumes remain high and delays are expected for a several weeks due to limited staff and the closure of Regisry Offices throughout Ontario that offered...

Service Updates Thursday January 14, 2021 **Global Affairs update - Effective Monday January 18th, 2021 - In light of the recent Provincial order the Global Affairs Authentication Service section has implemented a new pick-up and drop-off schedule.  Documents can now only be submitted and picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays. This will be in effect until the end of the stay-at-home order, but is subject to change. There are no changes to the authentication of documents in Toronto at...

If your LRO is closed in your area and you need to file Ontario Articles, or Registrations, we can help!  We offer same day processing for all Ontario Articles, Business Name Registrations and Limited Partnerships.* Complete a Client Application form and email your documents to [email protected] and we will take care of the rest!  Once filed a scanned PDF copy will be emailed for confirmation with the originals to follow by your choice of regular mail, or courier. *Documents...

A new Centro is in the works! Some of the new features include: New, easy to use online ordering with real-time quotes  Canada-wide due diligence order system  Enhanced FAQ database with answers to the most common questions New Document Legalization online request system Coming soon! Stay tuned... Thank you for your continued business!  Stay safe!