I think it requires original copy, which will be returned to you later. I don't know anything about notary because I got married here.
-guest:;
2001-1-9(#21029@0)
Thanks!
-pastebt(BT);
2001-1-10(#21137@0)
If you don't want to send your original one, you can copy it and be certificated by a lawyer or just notarize it. (It is the answer of CIC call center).
-pangpang(babyface);
2001-1-10(#21139@0)
CIC returns everything, including wedding pictures, hehe.
-guest:;
2001-1-10(#21191@0)