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A Certificate of Authorization lets professional firms practice regulated services like engineering, architecture, or accounting in Canadian provinces. This official permit shows that your business meets all legal requirements and employs properly licensed professionals to oversee the work.

Each provincial regulatory body issues these certificates to qualified companies. For example, Professional Engineers Ontario requires firms to have at least one licensed engineer as a full-time employee and carry proper liability insurance. Without this certificate, companies can't legally offer professional services or use protected titles in their business names.

Get your Certificate of Authorization before offering any professional services like engineering, architecture, or accounting to clients in Canada. You need this permit in place before signing contracts, submitting project bids, or advertising these regulated services. Starting work without it puts your firm at risk of significant fines and legal penalties.

Apply for the certificate when establishing a new professional practice or expanding into additional provinces. The timing matters - provincial regulators typically take 4-6 weeks to process applications, so plan ahead. Many clients and government contracts specifically require proof of your certificate before accepting proposals or awarding work.

• Certificate Of Authorization Form: Standard version used by professional regulatory bodies for engineering and architectural firms
• Borrower's Authorization And Certification Form: Specialized variant for financial institutions and lending transactions
• Certificate Of Fiduciary Authority: Used for trust management and estate administration
• Certificate Of Incumbency And Authority: Corporate version confirming officer powers and signatures
• Certification And Authorization Form: General-purpose version for business operations and regulatory compliance

• Professional Firms: Engineering, architectural, and accounting companies that need legal permission to offer regulated services
• Provincial Regulators: Bodies like Professional Engineers Ontario that issue and enforce these certificates
• Licensed Professionals: Engineers, architects, or accountants who must supervise the firm's work and maintain compliance
• Corporate Officers: Directors and executives responsible for obtaining and maintaining the certificate
• Clients: Organizations that require proof of authorization before awarding contracts or accepting professional services
• Legal Counsel: Lawyers who advise on compliance requirements and help firms navigate the application process

• Professional Details: Gather full business name, registration numbers, and contact information of licensed professionals who will oversee operations
• Insurance Coverage: Document your professional liability insurance details, including policy numbers and coverage limits
• Service Scope: List specific professional services your firm plans to offer in each province
• Compliance Records: Compile proof that your licensed professionals are in good standing with their regulatory bodies
• Corporate Documents: Prepare incorporation papers, shareholder agreements, and organizational charts
• Quality System: Document your quality management procedures and professional practice protocols
• Application Platform: Use our automated system to generate a properly structured certificate that meets all provincial requirements

• Entity Information: Full legal business name, registration numbers, and principal business address
• Professional Designation: Specific regulated services the firm is authorized to provide
• Licensed Personnel: Names and license numbers of supervising professionals
• Jurisdictional Scope: Provinces and territories where authorization applies
• Insurance Declaration: Professional liability coverage details and limits
• Compliance Statement: Confirmation of adherence to regulatory requirements
• Authorized Signatures: Officers with signing authority and date of execution
• Expiration Terms: Certificate validity period and renewal requirements

A Certificate of Authorization differs significantly from a Certificate of Authority in several key ways, though they're often confused. While both documents grant permissions, their scope and application are quite different.

• Purpose and Scope: A Certificate of Authorization enables firms to offer regulated professional services (like engineering or architecture) province-wide. A Certificate of Authority typically just verifies an individual's power to act on behalf of an organization in specific transactions.
• Regulatory Requirements: Professional regulatory bodies issue Certificates of Authorization after thorough verification of qualifications and insurance. Certificates of Authority are usually internal corporate documents without external oversight.
• Duration and Renewal: Authorization certificates need regular renewal and ongoing compliance with professional standards. Authority certificates often remain valid until explicitly revoked or the position changes.
• Legal Weight: Authorization certificates carry significant regulatory force and penalties for misuse. Authority certificates primarily serve as proof of internal corporate permissions.