Trusted Offsite Document Storage for Ontario Businesses

Blue-Pencil provides secure, climate-controlled document storage solutions designed to protect your information and free up valuable office space. Since 2004, businesses throughout Southern Ontario have turned to Blue-Pencil for secure, reliable document storage.

With our offsite document storage services, you can:

  • Keep documents safe from loss, theft, and damage
  • Retrieve files quickly with same-day or scan-on-demand options
  • Ensure secure chain of custody from pickup to retrieval
  • Reduce costs compared to storing records in-office

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Secure, Climate-Controlled Storage Facilities

Our records centers and vaults are PRISM Privacy+ Certified and offer advanced security and fire suppression technology.

  • Document Security:
    • Hand-held portable scanners and barcode-based box tracking provide point-to-point tracking and secure chain of custody management.
    • Secure vehicles and highly trained records management specialists transport your documents
  • Record Centre Security:
    • 24/7 security system monitoring and video surveillance
    • Fingerprint and pass card security to all facility entry doors
  • Fire Safety: Fire suppression technology with fire-safe construction and dependable water supplies.
  • Environmental Controls: Our facilities are climate controlled to keep your documents in excellent condition.

Trusted by 20,000+ Canadian companies

University of Toronto – another happy customer of our shredding services
Alzheimers Society – another happy customer of our shredding services
I.D.A – another happy customer of our shredding services
The Salvation Army – another happy customer of our shredding services
Elections Ontario – another happy customer of our shredding services
Oxford – another happy customer of our shredding services
UHN – another happy customer of our shredding services
Air Canada – another happy customer of our shredding services
Humber – another happy customer of our shredding services
Leggat Group – another happy customer of our shredding services
The Globe and Mail – another happy customer of our shredding services
407 ETR – another happy customer of our shredding services

How Document and Records Storage Works

Manage your records in a few simple steps

We pick up your records

Our team securely collects your boxes or files from your location and transports them to our storage facility.

We index and store

Each box is barcoded and logged in our system, so we always know its exact location and status.

You request what you need

Get files delivered to your office or scanned and emailed.

We securely destroy at end-of-life

When retention periods expire, we shred and certify destruction for compliance.

24/7 Online Access and Delivery Options

Get files back fast—on your schedule.

Blue-Pencil Plus+

Request boxes or files in a few clicks and track status in real time.

Scan on Demand

We scan the file you need and send it securely—no waiting for the physical copy.

Rapid File Delivery

Same-day and next-day delivery options to your office.

Complete Records Lifecycle Management

When files reach end-of-life, we shred securely and provide a certificate.

The Blue-Pencil Advantage

Since 2004, Blue-Pencil has provided secure, reliable offsite document storage for businesses across Ontario. We help you save time, free up office space, and strengthen your information security.

  • 100% Canadian
    Owned and operated by Canadians who understand local needs and provide trusted, simple service.
  • Certified and Trained Professionals
    Our team is rigorously trained to handle your documents with care and confidentiality.
  • Secure Chain of Custody
    From pickup to storage to destruction, every file is tracked to ensure complete security.
  • 24/7 Facility Protection
    Climate-controlled storage with round-the-clock surveillance and advanced access controls.
  • Industry-Leading Certifications
    NAID AAA and Privacy+ Certified, meeting the highest standards in data protection.

Why Businesses Choose Our Document Storage Services

Clients use our secure storage solutions to:

  • Free up valuable office space – Reduce clutter and use your space more productively.
  • Store inactive or long-term records securely – Protect files you don’t need every day but can’t dispose of yet.
  • Keep archived financial or tax documents for compliance – Meet CRA and industry-specific retention requirements.
  • Protect critical business files from fire, flood, or theft – Store them in monitored, climate-controlled facilities.
  • Access documents quickly without managing them onsite – Get files delivered or scanned to you when you need them.

Ready to Protect Your Documents?

Free up space, improve security, and stay compliant with our secure offsite storage solutions.

Get a Quoteor call 1-877-821-9611

What Our Customers Have to Say

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Where to start? The absolute professionalism and friendliness of the staff I have dealt with is astonishing. A true breath of fresh air. It is not often you find customer service agents with such passion for their job. 100% recommend Blue Pencil for all your Shredding and Document Storage needs.

Jessica T.

Professional and courteous service received from Blue-Pencil sales and operations teams all the way through to on-site shredding services of 5 pallets and pick up of 7 pallets file boxes for offsite storage.”

Lori Z.

Professional, friendly and efficient. I have no hesitation recommending blue-pencil. They will be our source for secure record management.”

Glen F.

Certified for Secure Storage and Handling

Our PRISM Privacy+ Certification confirms that our storage facilities meet the gold standard for document security and protection.

As a NAID AAA Certified provider, we follow strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure that documents remain secure from pickup to final destruction.

These certifications give you confidence that your stored records are handled according to the most stringent privacy and security standards in the industry.

Have more questions?

Learn more about our Document Storage Services

  • What type of reporting can I receive?

    Blue-Pencil Plus+ online portal allows you to centrally manage your records management program right from your computer. Blue-Pencil Plus+ gives users the ability to run various reports such as: retention period and destruction eligibility reports, inventory reports, account activity and more. The report centre provides visibility to your records management activity and helps reduce cost by effectively managing space and resources.

    In addition, Blue-Pencil Plus+ gives your organization the tools to manage your documents in your office. You can order supplies, add new records, enter descriptions, and print labels and barcodes so all your documents and records are managed consistently throughout your organization.

  • Do you offer records management consulting services?

    Our team of professionals can help develop a document management strategy, build retention schedules for each record class, create policies and procedures, and train employees for on-going compliance and successful management.

    Similarly, if you already have any type of records management program in place, we can review and assess your current procedures and make recommendations for improvements in cost, security, consistency and efficiency.

  • Do you offer file indexing and coding services?

    Some organizations need detailed indexing and coding. This means that each file within the organization is assigned a barcode that captures important information about the file. Blue-Pencil professionals can design an indexing scheme for your records and perform the data entry in our secure facility. We can create as many search fields as your business requires and create multi-level indexing for numerous departments and classes of information – all to make it easier to find what you need quickly. All data is uploaded to the Blue-Pencil Plus+ online portal so you can search, locate and request files right from your desktop.

  • Do you sell document storage supplies?

    Yes, Blue-Pencil can provide boxes and storage supplies. We always maintain a large inventory of file boxes so orders can be filled and shipped immediately. Boxes can also be picked up at our Oakville location.

    Our file storage boxes are:

    • Letter size – 10” x 12” x 15”
    • Easy to assemble
    • Made of durable, heavy duty cardboard for maximum strength and stacking stability
    • Smooth rolled edges and tear resistant, reinforced hand holes protect hands from paper cuts during loading and transport
    • Triple layer ends offer greater strength and stability than economy boxes
    • Lift off locking lid stays in place to secure box contents
    • Large labelling area
    • Strong construction withstands frequent handling
    • Can be used with or without shelving