Syndicate Certificate Generator

Bill 16 — compliant with article 1070.3 C.C.Q. Free, signature-ready in under 10 minutes.

Quick Answer: CondoAide offers a free syndicate certificate generator compliant with article 1070.3 of the Quebec Civil Code. Sign in, complete the six-section guided form, and download a signature-ready PDF in under 10 minutes.

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What the tool generates

The certificate covers the six categories required by article 1070.3 of the Quebec Civil Code. The form walks you through section by section and validates completeness before producing the PDF.

Financial section

Syndicate financial statement, balances and trajectories.

Contingency fund

Current balance, contributions, alignment with the fund study.

Maintenance logbook

Logbook status, last professional revision, planned work.

Special assessments

Past (5 years), in-progress and planned special assessments.

Legal proceedings

Ongoing litigation and material insurance claims.

Declaration amendments

Recent changes to the declaration of co-ownership.

Bill 16 compliant

The syndicate certificate has been mandatory in Quebec since August 14, 2025 (article 1070.3 of the Civil Code, decree 991-2025). The syndicate must deliver it within 15 days of the seller's request.

The generator produces a certificate covering the seven categories of information required. For the full legal walkthrough, see our complete syndicate certificate guide or our complete Bill 16 guide.

Who it's for

Sellers and notaries

Get the certificate quickly to meet the 15-day legal delay and keep the transaction on track.

Self-managed associations

Issue compliant certificates without depending on an external manager or lawyer.

Property managers

Centralize certificate production across all your syndicates with automatic validation.

How it works

  1. 1

    Sign in to CondoAide

    Free account creation in under a minute. No credit card required.

  2. 2

    Complete the guided form

    Six sections, automatic validation of required fields. Your syndicate data (contingency fund, maintenance logbook) is pre-filled if already in CondoAide.

  3. 3

    Download the signature-ready PDF

    Document compliant with article 1070.3 C.C.Q., digitally signed by authorized directors. Stored in CondoAide for future requests.

How it differs from a free PDF template

Several sites offer a manual PDF template. Here's what sets the CondoAide generator apart from a static PDF.

FeatureStatic PDF templateCondoAide generator
Data pre-fillEverything entered manuallySyndicate data pre-filled if already in CondoAide
Required-field validationNone — risk of skipping a sectionAutomatic check against article 1070.3
Regulatory updatesStatic, becomes outdatedAuto-updated when regulations change
Storage for future requestsManual filingStored in the syndicate's account
Auditability and signatureHand signature scannedDigital signature with timestamp and audit trail

Generator FAQ

How long does generating a certificate take?

Under 10 minutes for a syndicate whose data (contingency fund, maintenance logbook, litigation register) is already in CondoAide. For a brand-new account, plan 30 to 60 minutes the first time to enter the syndicate data.

Do I need a CondoAide account to use the generator?

Yes. Account creation is free and takes under a minute. CondoAide is free for condos of 5 units or fewer. No credit card required to start.

Is the generated PDF legally valid?

Yes. The certificate produced covers the seven categories of information required by article 1070.3 of the Quebec Civil Code. It must be signed by an authorized syndicate director (handwritten or digital signature compliant with Quebec norms) to be valid.

Is my data saved?

Syndicate data is stored in your CondoAide account, hosted in Canada. You can export it at any time and delete it when closing your account. Compliant with Bill 25 on personal information protection.

Can I edit the certificate after generation?

Yes. The certificate can be regenerated at any time with updated data. All previous versions remain accessible in the syndicate account history.

Is the tool available in French?

Yes. The certificate can be generated in French or English. The legal content and Civil Code references are identical in both versions.

Related articles

Complete syndicate certificate guide

Required content in seven sections, the 15-day delay, procedure for sellers and directors.

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Complete Bill 16 guide

The three main obligations, 2025-2028 deadlines, penalties for non-compliance.

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Practical maintenance logbook guide

Required content, authorized professional, revision frequency.

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