Public Notary
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- Prompt and Professional Notarization: Witnessing signatures and verifying documents with precision.
- Certified Copies: Attesting that copies are true and exact replicas of originals.
- Oaths and Affirmations: Administering oaths for affidavits and statutory declarations.
Whether you’re dealing with urgent paperwork or require routine notarial services, we’re here to make the process smooth and straightforward. Contact us today to get started!
Our Notary Services Include:
Notarization of True Copies
Certification of copies as accurate representations of original documents.
Document Authentication and Legalization
Ensuring documents meet legal requirements for use domestically and internationally.
Travel Consent
Providing notarized consent forms for minors traveling with guardians.
Affidavits and Statutory Declarations
Preparing and notarizing sworn statements and legal declarations.
Real Estate Conveyancing Documents
Notarizing documents related to out-of-province real estate transactions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notaries
What is Notarization?
Notarization is a general term to describe the act of a Canadian Notary Public adding their signature and seal to a document.
To have a document notarized, you will be doing one of two things.
1) The Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths will witness the signing of the document. The Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths will place their signature and stamp on the document, certifying that they have witnessed the signature and verified the identify of the parties involved.
2) The Notary Public will make a Certified True Copy of your document. They will compare the copy of the original and mark the copy as a a Certified True Copy of the original. Only a Canadian Notary Public can make a Certified True Copy.
Contact us to discuss your situation and find out more about document notarization. We would be happy to answer your questions.
How can I find out if my document needs to be notarized?
If you are unsure whether your document needs to be notarized, contact us!
We would be happy to help you determine how to prepare your documents. We will make sure you have prepared the documents correctly, ensuring they are accepted the first time. Whether a document needs to be notarized can depend on several factors, including the type of documents, where the documents were issued, and the destination country to which you will be sending the documents.
The Parts of Notarization
1. Check the Signer’s Identity: The Notary first confirms the signer’s identity, willingness, and understanding.
2. Record the Details: The Notary then writes down key information about the notarization in a journal. Keeping this journal is a best practice and sometimes required by law. In some places, signers must also provide a signature and thumbprint.
3. Complete the Certificate: Finally, the Notary fills out a certificate that details what is being certified and adds their signature and seal. The seal makes the document legally valid and accepted in court.
What is a Notary Public?
In Canada, a notary public is an official who witnesses the signing of legal documents, verifies the authenticity of copies, and administers oaths.
Notaries play a key role in confirming that documents are signed by the right person, which is crucial for legal transactions, especially when parties are far apart. They can also draft certain legal documents, like contracts and wills, depending on local laws. In some provinces, only lawyers are qualified to act as notaries.
Notary Public Responsibilities
In Canada, the responsibilities of a notary public include:
Witnessing Signatures: Verifying the identity of signers and witnessing them sign documents, ensuring the process is conducted properly and voluntarily.
Attesting to Copies: Certifying that copies of documents are true and exact replicas of the originals.
Administering Oaths and Affirmations: Taking oaths or solemn affirmations from individuals for affidavits and statutory declarations.
Drafting Legal Documents: In some jurisdictions, notaries can draft and prepare legal documents such as contracts, wills, and powers of attorney.
Maintaining a Notarial Journal: Recording details of notarial acts in a journal, which may include signatures and sometimes thumbprints of signers, depending on provincial regulations.
Affixing a Notarial Seal: Applying a seal to notarized documents, which signifies authenticity and gives the document legal weight.
What does a notary actually do when they notarize a document?
To have a document notarized, means to have a specially authorized person called a Notary Public, place their signature and stamp on the document, certifying that they have either witnessed the execution of a signature, or made a certified true copy of an original document.
Before having your documents notarized, you should confirm with the recipient abroad, the apostille office, and the embassy or consulate of the destination country, as to how they would like your documents prepared.
Contact us if you have questions about the notarization of your documents.
What is a certified true copy?
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that was made and certified by a Canadian Notary Public (simply called a Notary in Quebec). The Notary Public places their signature and seal on the document while making a statement that it is a true copy of the original document.
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Can I authenticate and legalize a certified true copy of my document instead of the original?
In many cases, the answer is yes. However, that depends on the type of document in question, whether a copy is acceptable to the recipient abroad, and (if applicable) the embassy or consulate requirements.
How do I get a certified true copy?
A certified true copy of a document is made by a Canadian Notary Public. You will need to take your original document to a Notary Public and they will make the copy, making a statement that it is a Certified True Copy of the original, and include their signature and embossed seal.
If you do not have access to a Canadian Notary Public, we can help! We can manage all steps of the process on your behalf. Contact us today!