Pricing
Price Update Effective August 1, 2026
As part of our continued investment in new technology and service enhancements—including real-time corporate registry searches and improved online ordering—pricing for select services will increase effective August 1, 2026.
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NUANS Reports
| Report | Price | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| NUANS Preliminary Search Report | $27.95 | $31.58 |
| Ontario NUANS Reservation Report | $49.95 | $56.44 |
| Ontario NUANS Inquiry Report | $49.95 | $56.44 |
| Provincial NUANS Reservation Reports | $49.95 | $56.44 |
| Federal NUANS Reservation Report | $49.95 | $56.44 |
| Federal Name Approval | $30 | $33.90 |
| Federal NUANS Report with Name Approval | $75 | $84.75 |
Ontario Business Name Searches
Ontario Business Name and Limited Partnership search fees and disbursements
Ontario Business Name Searches
| Search Reports | Service & Access Fees | Government Fee | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Name or Limited Partnership Report* | $35.00 | $8.00 | $47.55 |
| Document Copy (per document) | $35.00 | $3.00 | $47.55 |
| Certificate of No Match | $35.00 | $26.00 | $65.55 |
Ontario Corporate Search Reports
Corporate Search fees and disbursements of the Ontario Business Information System
Ontario Corporate Search Reports
| Corporate Search Reports | Service & Access Fees | Government Fee | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Entity Profile Report (includes Document List and List of active and inactive Business Names) | $35.00 | $8.00 | $47.55 |
| Corporate Point-In-Time Report* | $35.00 | $8.00 | $47.55 |
| Certificate of Status | $35.00 | $26.00 | $65.55 |
| Copies of Corporate Documents (Articles filed before October 19th, 2021) | $37.50 | $3.00 | $45.38 |
| Copies of Corporate Documents (filed after October 19th, 2021) | $37.50 | $3.00 per document | from $45.38 |
| Inactive File Search with copies (T.C. File) (10 pages max.) | $75.00 | $25.00 | $109.75 |
Ontario Due Diligence Searches
Ontario due Diligence search fees, government and court disbursements
Ontario Due Diligence Searches
| Search Report | Service Fees | Government/Agent Fee | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Act Certificate | $26.50 | $15.00 | $44.95 |
| Bankruptcy - Manual Court Search - Toronto | $45.00 | - | $50.85 |
| Bankruptcy - Manual Court Search - Hamilton, Kenora, London, Ottawa, Sudbury, or Thunder Bay | $60.00 | - | $67.80 |
| Bankruptcy & Insolvency Search - Federal | $26.50 | $8.00 | $37.95 |
| Bankruptcy & Insolvency Search with CCAA | $37.50 | $8.00 | $50.38 |
| CSRA Copies retrieval (particulars only) | $40.00 | $12.00 | $57.20 |
| CSRA Copies (particulars only) - each additional | $25.00 | $12.00 | $40.25 |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | $45.00 | $50.85 | |
| Divisional Court - Toronto | $45.00 | $50.85 | |
| Divisional Court - most other jurisdictions | from $60.00 | from $67.80 | |
| Federal Court & Federal Court of Appeals | $30.00 | $33.90 | |
| PPSA Search - Certified or Uncertified | $26.50 | $8.00 | $37.95 |
| PPSA - Printed Overnight | $26.50 | $8.00 | $37.95 |
| PPSA HD-Summary Report | $34.95 | $16.00 | $55.49 |
| Litigation Search - Toronto | $45.00 | - | $50.85 |
| Litigation Search - most other jurisdictions | from $60.00 | - | from $67.80 |
| Ontario Litigation Locator | $37.50 | $42.38 | |
| Small Claims Court | from $60.00 | from $67.80 | |
| Tax Court of Canada | $30.00 | $33.90 | |
| Writ of Execution Search - by Jurisdiction | $26.50 | $17.17 | $47.11 |
| Writ of Execution Search - OWL - Ontario Wide Locator | $25.00 | $72.25 | $109.89 |
| Writ Detail Report only | $22.50 | $7.15 | $32.58 |
| Land Registry/Property Searches | |||
| Land Registry Search inquiry (per name, or per address) | $27.50 | $31.08 | |
| Land Registry Search with Parcel Register (first page) | $38.50 | $36.50 | from $80.01 plus $2.56 each add'l Parcel page |
| Land Registry Search - Inactive Parcel | $35.00 | $1.20 | $40.91 |
| Land Registry Search only - Province-wide (no parcel registers) | $200.00 | - | $226.00 |
Provincial Court Search (Litigation)
Provincial Litigation search fees and disbursements.
| Provincial Court Search | Search Fee | Source Fees | Government/ Court Fee | Processing Times* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $37.50 | $50 | 7- 10 bus. days | |
| British Columbia | $37.50 | - | - | Same day |
| Manitoba | $37.50 | - | - | Same day |
| New Brunswick | $37.50 | - | - | Same day |
| Newfoundland | $37.50 | $30 | $20 | 5 - 7 bus. days |
| Northwest Territories | $37.50 | $40 | $12.65 | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Nova Scotia | $37.50 | $50 | - | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Nunavut | $37.50 | - | $16 | *TBD - Court issues |
| Ontario - OnLit Ontario - Toronto Ontario - Out of Town | $35.00 $40 $60 | Same day 1 - 2 bus. days 2 - 3 bus. days |
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| Prince Edward Island | $37.50 | $75 (per 5 names) | - | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Quebec | $37.50 | - | $17 | Same day |
| Saskatchewan | $37.50 | - | $31 | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Yukon | $37.50 | - | $4 | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Processing times are estimations and may vary depending on court system availability and volume. | ||||
PPSA/PPR Searches
Provincial PPSA/PPR search fees and disbursements.
| Province | Search Fees | Access Fees | Government Fee | Total (with HST) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $32.50 | 6.22 | $3 | $45.95 | 1 to 3 hours |
| British Columbia | $32.50 | $8.5 | $36.75 | 1 to 3 hours | |
| Manitoba | $32.50 | - | $17 | $53.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| New Brunswick | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Newfoundland | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Northwest Territories | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Nova Scotia | $32.50 | - | $8.75 | $45.48 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Nunavut | $32.50 | - | $7 | $43.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Ontario | $26.50 | $8 | $37.95 | Electronic: 1 to 3 hours Certified: 24 hours Printed overnight: 24 hours |
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| Prince Edward Island | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Quebec | $32.50 | - | $13 | $49.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Saskatchewan | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Yukon | $32.50 | - | $10 | $46.73 | 1 to 3 hours |
PPSA/PPR Registrations
Provincial PPSA/PPR registration fees and disbursements.
| Province | Service Fee | Access Fee | Government Fee *1st year | Total (with HST) from | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $64.95 | $2.00/yr. | $73.39 | same day | |
| British Columbia | $64.95 | $6.50/yr. | $79.89 | same day | |
| Manitoba | $64.95 | - | $14.00/yr. | $87.39 | same day |
| New Brunswick | $64.95 | $25.00 | $9.00/yr. | $110.64 | same day |
| Newfoundland | $64.95 | $25.00 | $9.00/yr. | $110.64 | same day |
| Northwest Territories | $64.95 | $15.00 | $9.00/yr. | $99.34 | same day |
| Nova Scotia | $64.95 | $26.50 | $9.25/yr. | $112.59 | same day |
| Nunavut | $64.95 | $10.00 | $7.00/yr. | $91.69 | same day |
| Ontario | $54.95 | $8.00/yr. | $70.09 | same day | |
| Prince Edward Island | $64.95 | $26.00 | $9.00/yr. | $111.77 | same day |
| Quebec | $64.95 | - | $30 1st yr. + $4 2nd yr. | $105.64 | same day |
| Saskatchewan | $64.95 | - | $12.00/yr. | $85.39 | same day |
| Yukon | $64.95 | $10.00 | $7.00/yr. | $91.69 | same day |
Ontario Business Name Registrations
Business Name Registration Disbursements
| Business Name Registrations | Filing Fees | Government Fee | Total Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New - Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Business name of GP/LP, Ontario Limited Liability Partnership, Extra-Provincial Limited Liability Partnership (EP-LLP) or Company (EP-LLC) | $79.65 | $60 | $150.00 | same day |
| New - Corporation Business Name | $79.65 | $60 | $150.00 | same day |
| Renewals (all business types) | $79.65 | $60 | $150.00 | same day |
| Amendments, or Cancellation (all business types) | $79.65 | $0 | $90.00 | same day |
Limited Partnership Registrations
| Limited Partnership Registration | Filing Fees | Government Fee | Total Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New, Name Change or Renewal | $95 | $210 | $317.35 | same day |
| Amendments (other than name change) | $95 | $0 | $107.35 | same day |
| Late Renewal* | $95 | $210 + $150 = $360 | $467.35 | same day |
| Dissolution or Withdrawel | $95 | $0 | $107.35 | same day |
| *Administration fees apply to government fees when paying by credit card and are not shown above. Varies based on amount. | ||||
Ontario Business Corporations Act Filings (OBCA)
Ontario Article Filing fees and disbursements
| Ontario Articles (Form No.) | Filing Fees*1 | Government Fees | Total Price | Processing Time*2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Return/Notice of Change (5284) | $72.95 | $82.43 | Same Day | |
| Initial Notice by an EP Federal, Domestic Corporation (5286) | $79.65 | $90.00 | ||
| Notice of Change by an EP Federal, Domestic Corporation (5286) | $95 | $107.35 | ||
| Articles of Incorporation (5351) | $95 | $300 | varies | Same Day |
| Initial Return (with incorporation) (5284) | $39.95 | $45.14 | Same Day | |
| Articles of Amendment (5261) | $95 | $150 | varies | Same Day |
| Articles of Amalgamation (5262) | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | Same Day |
| Articles of Continuance (into Ontario) (5264) | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | 2 bus. days |
| Application for Authorization to Continue Out of BCA (out of Ontario) (5265) | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | 2 bus. days |
| Articles of Reorganization (5267) | $95 | $150 | $257.35 | 2 bus. days |
| Articles of Arrangement (5266) | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | 2 bus. days |
| Articles of Dissolution (5268) | $95 $120 (with Profile Report) | $25 $25 + $8 | $132.35 $168.60 | 2-5 bus. days |
| Articles of Revival (5269) | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | 2 bus. days |
| *1Completed PDF application form supplied by client. *2Processing times vary and same day service may not be possible due to OBR system capacity limitations, processing volumes and the time the application is received by Centro. *Administration fees apply when paying by credit card and are not shown above. |
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Ontario Extra-Provincial Corporations Act Filings (EPCA)
Extra-Provincial Corporate Filing Fees & Disbursements
| Corporate Filing | Filing Fees | Government Fee | Total Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal & Domestic Extra-Provincial Corporations (CIA) Filings | ||||
| Initial Return by Extra-Provincial Corporation (Form 5286) | $79.65 | - | $90.00 | Same day |
| Notice of Change by an Extra-Provincial Corporation | $95 | - | $107.35 | 2 - 3 bus. days |
| Initial Return/Notice of Change/Annual Return by an Extra-Provincial Foreign Corporation (Form 5285) | $95 | $0 | $107.35 | Same day/2 bus. days |
| License for an Extra-Provincial (Foreign) Corporation - EPCA Filings | ||||
| Application for License for an Extra-Provincial Corporation | $95 | $330 | $437.35 | 5 bus. days |
| Amended Application for License for an Extra-Provincial Corporation | $95 | $150 | $257.35 | 5 bus. days |
| Termination of an Application for License for an Extra-Provincial Corporation | $95 | $0 | $107.35 | same day |
| *Administration fees apply when paying by credit card and are not shown above. Varies based on amount. | ||||
Federal Corporation Filing Fees (CBCA)
Federal Corporation filing fees and disbursements
| Canada Business Corporations Act filing | Filing Fees | Government Fee | Total Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal NUANS Report | $45 | - | $50.85 | Same Day |
| Federal NUANS Report with name pre-approval | $75 | - | $84.75 | 1-2 bus. days |
| Name Pre-approval only *NUANS required | $30 | - | $33.90 | 1-2 bus. days |
| Federal Incorporation (includes ISC submission) | $95 | $200 | $307.35 | Same Day |
| Federal Incorporation with Ontario Extra-Provincial Registration (includes ISC submission) | $125 | $200 | $341.25 | Same Day |
| Articles of Amendment | $95 | $200 | $307.35 | Same Day |
| Articles of Dissolution | $95 | $107.35 | 1-2 bus. days | |
| Annual Return | $35 | $12 | $51.55 | Same Day |
| Change Director information | $40 | - | $45.20 | Same Day |
| Change registered office information | $40 | - | $45.20 | Same Day |
| Individual with significant control (ISC) *stand-alone | $40 | - | $45.20 | Same Day |
| *Credit Card Administration fees may apply. | ||||
Corporate Supplies
Corporate Supplies
| Corporate Kits | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Corporate Kit | Minute Book with slipcase, Mark Maker Embosser, and 20 share certificates, tabs, and ledgers. | $140.00 |
| Attache Corporate Kit | Attache binder with handle, Mark Maker Embosser, 20 share certificates, tabs and ledgers. | $145.00 |
| All-In-One Corporate Kit | Minute Book with extended slipcase, Mark Maker Embosser, 20 share certificates, tabs and ledgers. | $155.00 |
| Legal Legacy Corporate Kit | Black Legal Minute Book, no slipcase, Mark Maker Embosser, 20 Share certificates, tabs, and ledgers. *Black only | $135.00 |
| Prestige Corporate Kit | Prestige Black zippered binder, Mark Maker Embosser, 20 share certificates, tabs, and ledgers. *Black only. | 140.00 |
| Option - split share types (eg. 10 common, 10 preference shares) | add $12.50 | |
| Minute Books | ||
| Legacy Minute Book | Legacy Minute Book with slipcase, tabs, ledgers and paper. *Maroon, Black and Blue | $80.00 |
| Attache Minute Book | Attache Binder, tabs, ledgers and paper. | $85.00 |
| Legal Legacy Minute Book | Black Legal Minute Book, tabs, ledgers and paper. *Black only. | $75.00 |
| Prestige Minute Book | Black zippered binder, tabs, ledgers and paper. *Black only. | $80.00 |
| Oxford Style Minute Book | Oxford 4-post Binder, tabs, ledgers and paper. *Maroon only. | $87.50 |
| Option for spine 1 - add brass name plate | add $5.00 | |
| Option for spine 2 - Gold letter embossing | add $7.50 | |
| Option - Add 20 pack of shares | add $12.50 | |
| Option - Add 20 split pack of shares | add $20.00 | |
| Corporate Seals | ||
| Mark Maker Seal | $75.00 | |
| Artistic Desk Seal | $124.95 | |
| Pocket Seal | $84.95 | |
| Long Reach Desk Seal | $89.95 | |
| Self-inking Corporate Seal | $57.95 | |
| Share Certificates | ||
| Custom Share certificates (Mark Maker) | Customized with corporate name, jurisdiction and numbered. (20 pack) *Split pack - add $12.00 | $41.95 |
| Ontario/Federal Share Certificates | Standard share verbiage (liens or restrictions on shares) with starburst at bottom left. (10 pack) | starting at $8.25 |
| Border only shares | Blank certificate with starburst at bottom left corner. (10 pack) | starting at $8.25 |
| Legacy style border only | Border only share with starburst in bottom center with share backing. (10 pack) *border style similar to Mark Maker style. | starting at $8.25 |
Alberta Due Diligence
Alberta source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Alberta Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | $17 | $7.15 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | $19 | $7 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | $7 | $1 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (The Court of King's Bench) | - | $50 | PDF Scan/Screen Print | 7 - 10 bus. days |
| Small Claims (Court of Justice - Provincial Court) | - | $50 | PDF Scan/Screen Print | 7 - 10 bus. days |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | N/A - See PPR search | |||
| Court of Appeal | - | $50 | PDF Scan/Screen Print | 7 - 10 bus. days |
| Bankruptcy Court (The Court of King's Bench) | - | $25 | PDF Scan/Screen Print | 7 - 10 bus. days |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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British Columbia Due Diligence
BC source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| British Columbia Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $8.50 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $26.50 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $7 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | $15 | Same Day | ||
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court of BC) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Small Claims (Provincial Court of BC) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $45 | $33 | PDF Scan | 24-72 hours |
| Court of Appeal | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Bankruptcy Court | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Manitoba Due Diligence
MB source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Manitoba Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $5 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $40 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $12 - Electronic $18 - Printed | PDF Screen Print Paper copies | Same Day 1 -2 weeks by post |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Court of King's Bench) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Small Claims (Court of King's Bench - Small Claims) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $25 | $25 | PDF Scan | 24-72 hours |
| Manitoba Court of Appeal | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Bankruptcy Court | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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New Brunswick Due Diligence
NB source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| New Brunswick Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $3.45 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $20 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $10 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Small Claims (Small Claims Court of New Brunswick) | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $30 | $10 | PDF Scan | 2 - 4 days |
| Bankruptcy Court | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Newfoundland Due Diligence
NFL source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Newfoundland Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | - | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $10 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $10 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador) | - | $20 | PDF Screen Print | min. 7 bus. days |
| Small Claims Search (Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador) | $10 | min. 7 bus. days | ||
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $45 | PDF Scan | 24-72 hours | |
| Bankruptcy Court | n/a | n/a | ||
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Northwest Territories Due Diligence
NWT source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Northwest Territories Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $4 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $20 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $7 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | $60 | $7.40 | 5 - 7 business days | |
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court of the NWT) | $60 | $7.40 | PDF Screen Print | 5 - 7 business days |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $15 | 24-72 hours | ||
| Bankruptcy Court | $60 | $7.20 | 5 - 7 business days | |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Nova Scotia Due Diligence
NS source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Nova Scotia Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
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| Profile Report | - | $12.45 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $37.40 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $8.75 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court of Nova Scotia) | $50 (up to 3 names) | - | PDF Screen Print | 3 bus. days min. |
| Small Claims (Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia) | $50 (up to 3 names) | - | PDF Screen Print | 3 bus. days min. |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $30 | $26.45 | PDF Scan | 5 to 7 business days |
| Bankruptcy Court | $50 (up to 3 names) | - | PDF Screen Print | 3 bus. days min. |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Nunavut Due Diligence
NU source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Nunavut Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
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| Profile Report | - | $4.00 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $10.00 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $5.00 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $16.00 plus $1 per certificate | 3 - 5 business days | |
| Litigation Search (Nunavut Court of Justice) | - | $16.00 plus $1 per certificate | 3 - 5 business days | |
| Small Claims Court Search (Nunavut Court of Justice) | $16.00 plus $1 per certificate | 3 - 5 business days | ||
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | $29.00 | PDF Scan | 24-72 hours | |
| Bankruptcy Court | - | $16.00 plus $1 per certificate | PDF Screen Print | 3 - 5 business days |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Prince Edward Island Due Diligence
Prince Edward Island source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Prince Edward Island Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | - | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $50.00 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $10.00 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | $7 | $8.00 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court - General & Small Claims Section) | - | $75 (per 5 names) | PDF Screen Print | 3 - 5 business days |
| Writs - Sheriff's Certificate (King, Queen and Prince County) | $25.00 (per county) | PDF Scan | 24-72 hours | |
| Bankruptcy Court *see Insolvency Name Search | n/a | n/a | 3 - 5 business days | |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Quebec Due Diligence
Quebec Source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Quebec Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | - | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status - Certificat d'attestation | - | $34.50 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $11.00 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $15.00 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Civil Division and Superior Court of Quebec) | - | $17.00 | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Small Claims (Small Claims Division - Court of Quebec) | $17.00 | PDF Screen Print | Same Day | |
| Writs of Execution - Forced Executions | - | $17.00 | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Bankruptcy Court (see court search) | - | $17.00 | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. | ||||
Saskatchewan Due Diligence
Saskatchewan source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Saskatchewan Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $10.00 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $15.00 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $11.00 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | $15.00 | Same Day | ||
| Litigation Search (Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan) | - | $31.00 | 7 - 10 business days | |
| Small Claims (Provincial Court of Saskatchewan) | - | $20.00 | 10 business days | |
| Writs - Judgement Search | - | - | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Bankruptcy Court | - | $31.00 | 7 - 10 business days | |
| Court of Appeal | - | $41.00 | 7 - 10 business days | |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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Yukon Due Diligence
Yukon source fees, disbursements and processing time.
| Yukon Search Products | Source Fees | Government & Access Fees | Report Format | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | - | $20.00 | Same Day | |
| Certificate of Status | - | $25.00 | Same Day | |
| PPR Search | - | $10.00 | Same Day | |
| Bank Act Certificate | - | $4.00 | Same Day | |
| Litigation Search (Supreme Court of Yukon) | - | $4.00 | 24-72 hours | |
| Small Claims Search (Yukon Small Claims Court) | $4.00 | 24-72 hours | ||
| Writs of Execution | - | $15.00 | PDF Screen Print | Same Day |
| Bankruptcy Court (Supreme Court of Yukon) | - | $4.00 | 24-72 hours | |
| Insolvency Name Search (OSB) | - | $8 | Same Day | |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | varies based on pages and age of the file. | PDF Scan/Screen Print | varies | |
| *Centro search (service) fees apply per name, per search type in addition to the Government and Source fees listed above. |
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When the Company Key is required?
When the Company Key is required?
| The Corporation or Business Name | As of February 1st, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Registering a new business name or Corporation | A Company Key is NOT required. It is generated when a new entity is created and emailed to the official email address. |
| The business entity was created before October 19, 2021 | The Company Key will be required the first time you use Centro's services for a filing. |
| The business entity was created after October 19, 2021 using Centro | The Company Key is not required. Centro automatically has delegated authority and can continue to file transactions on your behalf. |
| The business entity was created after October 19, 2021 through another service provider | The Company Key will be required the first time you use Centro's services for a filing. |
| The business entity was created after October 19, 2021 through another service provider, or yourself, but you have already provided Centro with the Company Key | The Company Key is not required. Once the key is provided to Centro for a transaction, we automatically have delegated authority and can continue to file transactions on your behalf. |
| I don't have the Company Key for the business entity | Visit the Ontario Business Registry to obtain the Company Key. |
| *The new online Ontario Business Registry launched on October 19, 2021 | |
Due Diligence Report Descriptions
General Due Diligence Search descriptions.
| Search Type | Description | Report Format |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Report | A report from the Provincial Corporate Registry providing the corporate address, current status and names and address of the officers and directors. | |
| Certificate of Status | A one page certificate from the Provincial Corporate Registry confirming the corporations current status. | |
| PPR Search | A search of the Provincial Personal Property Registry to determine if personal property (consumer goods, equipment or serialized assets) are subject to liens and encumbrances. | |
| Bank Act Certificate | A search to reveal if a borrower (company or individual) has entered into an agreement that provides a bank the first preferential lien on goods or equipment. | |
| Litigation Search | A search of the Provincial higher court for matters involving Civil Litigation. | PDF Scan/Screen Print |
| Small Claims | A search of the Provincial court for civil matters under a certain monetary amount considered Small Claims. | PDF Scan/Screen Print |
| Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent) | A writ of execution search is conducted to determine if a court order has been granted to begin the transfer of assets from a debtor to a plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Also known as a Judgment search. If a plaintiff/creditor has taken the appropriate litigation steps and fails to collect moneys owed by a debtor in default, a judge may issue a Writ of Execution. | PDF/PDF Scan |
| Court of Appeal | A search of the Provincial Court of Appeals records for Civil appeals that may deal with such subject areas as commercial disputes, property disputes, negligence claims, bankruptcies and corporate reorganizations. | PDF Report |
| Bankruptcy Court | A search of Bankruptcy records at the local Provincial court level for proposals, petitions and potential opposing creditor disputes. | PDF Report |
| Bankruptcy & Insolvency Name Search | A search of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy database that contains: - debtor information of all bankruptcies and proposals registered in Canada since 1978 - all receiverships registered since January 1993 - all recorded petitions; and - all companies that have been granted protection under the Companies´ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) since September 18, 2009. | |
| Federal Court & Federal Court of Appeal | A search for cases arising in the Federal domain. For example, they hear and decide cases in areas like Aboriginal Law, Income Tax, National Security, Intellectual Property, Immigration and much more. | PDF Summary Report |
| Tax Court of Canada | A search for cases where individuals and companies have litigated with the Government of Canada in cases relating to Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax and employment Insurance. | PDF Summary Report |
| Copies of Corporate Articles | Copies of corporate articles filed with the Provincial Corporate Registry, which may include Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Articles of Amalgamation etc. | PDF Scan |
Provincial Court Search Coverage
| Jurisdiction | Higher / Superior Civil Court | Small Claims / Lower Civil Court | Small Claims Monetary Limit | Small Claims matters included? | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Court of King's Bench of Alberta | Alberta Court of Justice – Civil Division | $100,000 | No | 7-10 bus. days |
| British Columbia | Supreme Court of British Columbia | Provincial Court of British Columbia – Small Claims | $35,000 | Yes | Same day |
| Manitoba | Court of King's Bench of Manitoba | Court of King's Bench – Small Claims | $20,000 | No | Same day |
| New Brunswick | Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick | Small Claims Court of New Brunswick | $20,000 | No | Same day |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | Provincial Court – Small Claims Court | $25,000 | No | 5 - 7 bus. days |
| Nova Scotia | Supreme Court of Nova Scotia | Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia | $25,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Ontario | Superior Court of Justice | Small Claims Court | $50,000 | No | same day - 24 hours |
| Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court – Small Claims Section | $16,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Quebec | Superior Court of Québec | Court of Québec – Small Claims Division | $15,000 | Yes | Same day |
| Saskatchewan | Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan | Provincial Court – Small Claims Court | $50,000 | No | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Northwest Territories | Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories | Territorial Court – Civil Claims | Under $35,000 | No | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Court of Justice | Nunavut Court of Justice – Small Claims | $20,000 | Yes | TBD - Court issues |
| Yukon | Supreme Court of Yukon | Small Claims Court of Yukon | $25,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |
Ontario Bankruptcy Courts
| Division No. | Court Location | Ontario Jurisdictions covered |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Thunder Bay* | Thunder Bay |
| 21 | Kenora* | Kenora, Rain River |
| 31 | Toronto | Simcoe, Muskoka, York, Peterborough, Northumberland, Durham, Victoria, Haliburton |
| 31 | Sudbury | Sudbury, Algoma, Manitoulin, Parry Sound, Nipissing, Temiskaming, Cochrane *Service Notice: Effective May 1, 2026, bankruptcy matters previously handled by the Thunder Bay and Kenora courthouses are now administered through the Sudbury Superior Court of Justice. |
| 32 | Toronto | Halton, Peel |
| 32 | Hamilton | Hamilton, Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant, Niagara |
| 33 | Ottawa | Frontenac, Lennox, Addington, Hastings & Prince Edward, City of Ottawa, Renfrew, Lanark, Russell, Prescott, Stormount, Dundas, Glengarry, Leeds, Grenville |
| 35 | London | Waterloo, Wellington, Grey, Bruce, Dufferin, Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Elgin, Essex, Kent, Lambton |
Provincial Court Search Processing times
Provincial Litigation search times
| Provincial Court Search | Processing Times* |
|---|---|
| Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland* Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Ontario - OnLit Ontario - Jurisdiction Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon | 5 - 10 bus. days Same day Same day Same day 5 - 7 bus. days 2 - 3 bus. days 5 - 7 bus. days Same day 24 - 48 hours 3 - 5 bus. days Same day 5 - 7 bus. days 3 - 5 bus days |
| Processing times are estimations and may vary depending on court system availability and volume. | |
Terms and conditions:
All government fees are invoiced as disbursements.
HST is charged on service and access fees only, not government fees.
Agent, on-line, courier and rush fees may not be shown and are additional.
Credit Card Transactions may be subject to additional surcharges.
Photocopies and faxing are not included and are additional where applicable.
Administration fees apply to credit card payments, due to merchant fees.
A minimum search applies to corporate searches resulting in no exact match is found. Inquire for more details.
Discounted prices are available for high volume orders. (Order quantity restrictions apply)
Prices listed above may contain errors and are subject to change without notice.