Ontario Launching Enhanced Electronic Vaccine Certificate with QR Code

Information for Businesses


The Verify Ontario/VérifOntario App for Businesses and Organizations 

Verify Ontario is a free QR code scanner for businesses that makes it quicker and easier to confirm that visitors have been fully vaccinated. Key features are as follows:

  • Available in English and French 
  • Verify Ontario works on Apple and Android devices  
  • Can be used without an internet connection but should be connected to the internet periodically to receive updates  
  • Scans government-issued QR codes presented either on paper or displayed on a mobile device screen  
  • Compatible with other provincial QR codes – starting with British Columbia and Quebec  
  • Never stores personal information  

When scanning the government-issued vaccine certificate QR code, the Verify Ontario app will display one of three results and appropriate prompts with next steps. 

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