Notarizing/Witnessing a Signature

Notarize the signing of any document.
Document can be for out-of-province, or out-of-country purposes.
Documents can be in a foreign language. The Notary only needs to properly identify you, and watch you sign. In addition, you will be asked to print your English name beside your signature, if it isn't already there.
The name on the Govt-issued Photo ID you bring must match the name on the document being signed. This is especially important if you have 2 last names.
By law, the person having their signature notarized must appear and sign in front of the Notary.
If your document needs an extra witness, bring someone with you if you can, otherwise we can try to ask another client to be the extra witness. For Wills and Continuing Power of Attorney documents however, you must bring the extra witness.

Commission of Oaths, Affidavits, Solemn Affirmations and Declarations

Commission of Oaths, Solemn Affirmations and Declarations by a Commissioner of Oaths for any legal matter.
Note: We don't draft Affidavits, Statutory, or Solemn Declarations. The fee only covers swearing an oath, a solemn affirmation, or solemn declaration.

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Common Examples:

Certifying / Notarizing Copies of Documents

Where you have an original document and want the Notary to make a certified copy of the original.
Bring the originals AND the photocopies (no copier/printer on site).
Multiple documents on one page = separate fee per sealed image.
Front/back of same document = counted as one.
Multi-page documents usually need only one seal + page count notation.
Extra $0.25 per page for documents of 5+ pages.
Documents can be in any language.
You can bring someone else's documents.

Certifying / Notarizing Original Documents

Where you have an original document and want the Notary to certify that it is in fact an original (not a printout/copy).
Bring the original(s) only.
Multi-page documents usually need only one seal + page count notation.
Extra $0.25 per page for documents of 5+ pages.
Documents can be in any language.
You can bring someone else's documents.

Electronic Document Certification

For documents only viewable in email or on a website — Notary certifies your printout as true copy of the electronic original.
Bring laptop/smartphone so Notary can view the email/website live.
Bring printouts (no printer on site).
Multi-page = one seal + stamps on other pages.
Extra $0.25 per page over 4 pages.
Disclaimer: May not be accepted by all institutions — confirm with recipient first.

Notarizing a Document

Consent to Travel Documents

Notarization of parental consent letter for child traveling without one or both parents.
Multiple children can be included in one document.
Each consenting parent/guardian must sign in front of Notary.
Person traveling with child does not need to appear.
We do not draft the letter — only notarize signatures.

Invitation Letters

Commission / notarize a Letter of Invitation for visitor visa / temporary resident visa applications to Canada.
We do not draft the letter — only commission / notarize your signature.
Bring printed letter + government-issued photo ID.

Property Documents

Witnessing signatures on property-related documents (e.g. affidavits for title transfer, statutory declarations regarding property, etc.).
May require extra witness for certain documents — check your specific form.
Bring photo ID and the document(s).

Power of Attorney

Notarizing signatures on General / Continuing / Limited / Specific Power of Attorney documents.
Most POAs require two extra witnesses (not the Notary) — you must bring them.
Bring valid photo ID for all signers.
We do not draft POAs — only notarize signatures.

Notarizing a Will

Witnessing signatures on Last Will and Testament.
Ontario law requires two witnesses (in addition to the Notary if acting as witness).
You must bring your own two witnesses (cannot use other clients).
Bring photo ID for testator and witnesses.
We do not draft Wills — only notarize / witness signatures.

Affidavit of Execution

Commissioning an Affidavit of Execution (swearing that a document was properly signed and witnessed).
Usually used when original witness is unavailable to provide affidavit later.
Bring the witness(es) who saw the original signing + photo ID.

Criminal Record Check Notarization/Certification

Certifying true copy of your Police Criminal Record Check / CPIC / vulnerable sector check.
Bring original document + photocopy if needed.
Can be for employment, volunteering, immigration, adoption, etc.

Translated Documents

Commissioning / notarizing a translator's affidavit / certificate of accuracy for translated documents.
Bring original + translation + translator (or their affidavit if already prepared).
Common for immigration, court, academic credential recognition.

Passports - in Lieu of Guarantor form

Notary can complete and commission the "Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor" section for Canadian passport applications (when no guarantor available).
Notary also certifies / notarizes your photo (if required).
Bring completed form, photo, and valid government-issued photo ID.