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If you require the services of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths, we recommend our affiliate company, NOTARIZERS.CA, a leading notarization company in Ontario, with offices across Ontario. Our Notaries Public at NOTARIZERS.CA offer the following services to Ontario:

Notarization & Certification •Commissioning of Oaths
Consent to Travel •Letters of Invitation
Certified Copies •Passports
Authentication & Legalization of Documents to be used Abroad •Consulate / Embassy Documents

Notarization of Documents

Notarization of any Document by a Certified Notary Public

Accountants Examination Application
Birth Certificate
Change of Name Application
College of Physicians & Surgeons Application
Health Card Notarization
Driver’s Licence Notarization
Land Transfer Signatures
Legalization of Documents at Consulates
Licensing Applications
Medical Examination Applications
Membership Applications
Mortgage Signatures
Bar Exam Applications
Medical Exam Applications
Other Professional Exam Applications

Commissioning of Oaths

Administering of Oaths by a Certified Commissioner of Oaths

Commission of Forms & Declarations
Commission of Licensing Applications
Commission of Statutory Declarations
Commission of Single Status Statutory Declaration

Certification of Documents

Certification of Copies of a Document

Certification of Birth Certificate
Certification of Signatures
Certification of Court Order
Certify Proof of Loss
Certification of Real Estate Documents
Certification of Government Forms
Certify Copies of Powers of Attorney
Certify Copies of Diplomas & Degrees
Certification of Marriage Certificates

Affidavits

Letters of Invitation (for purposes of obtaining a visitor's visa to Canada)
Affidavits re: Transfer of Vehicle Ownership
Any Other Affidavit Required by Law

Consent to Travel Documents

Drafting and Notarization of Consent to Travel Document (required when a child is travelling without one or both parents)

Statutory Declarations

Statutory Declarations Confirming Identity

Statutory Declaration of Marital Status
Common Law Union Statutory Declarations
Statutory Declaration re: Ownership of Property
Lost Passport Statutory Declaration
Any Other Statutory Declaration Required by Law

Passports (New Applications & Lost/Stolen)

Oath Commissioned by a Notary Public
Certification of Applicant's Photograph
Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor
Certification of Supporting Documents

Permanent Resident Card Applications

Oath Commissioned by a Notary Public
Certification of Applicant's Photograph
Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor
Certification of Supporting Documents

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Who is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. A Notary Public is a third-party witness to not only the signature of a document but also the fact that all parties who signed did so willingly and under their own power.

Why do we Notarize Documents?

You’ve probably had documents notarized, but did you know why? Is there really a purpose or benefit to having a document notarized? Having a Notary Public witness a signature serves as a powerful risk management tool that prevents fraud and identity theft, among others. Documents are notarized to deter fraud and to ensure they are properly executed. An impartial witness (the Notary) identifies signatories to screen out impostors and to make sure they have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly.

Why is Notarization Importance?

Chief among the reasons to have certain documents notarized is that having a document notarized is a deterrent to fraud.

Notarization not only makes it more likely that signatories are who they claim they are but also is mandatory for certain agreements, such as deeds, mortgages, easements, powers of attorney and living wills.

How does a Notary Public identify a Signatory?
Generally, the Notary will ask to see a current identification document or card with a photograph, physical description and signature. A driver’s license, military ID or passport will usually be acceptable.

Is Notarization a Legal Requirement?
For most documents, Yes. Certain affidavits, deeds and powers of attorney may not be legally binding unless they are properly notarized.

With other documents, no. Private entities and individuals may require notarization to strengthen the document and to protect it from fraud.

Does Notarization Make a Document "True" or "Legal"?

No. A notarization typically means the signatory acknowledged to the Notary that he or she signed the document or vouched under oath or affirmation that the contents of the document were true.

Can a Notary Public give Legal Advice or Prepare Legal Documents?

No. A Notary is forbidden from preparing legal documents or acting as a legal advisor unless he or she has been retained as lawyer. Violators can be prosecuted for the unauthorized practice of law, so a Notary cannot answer your legal questions or provide advice about your particular document.

Can a Notary Refuse to Serve People?

Only if the Notary is uncertain of a signer's identity, willingness, mental awareness, or has cause to suspect fraud. Notaries may not refuse service on the basis of race, religion, nationality, lifestyle, sexual orientation or any other prohibited ground or because the person is not their client or customer.

Where can I report unethical or unprofessional Notaries?

Any wrongdoing or illegal activity should be reported to law enforcement and the appropriate Notary-regulating Provincial official (typically the Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General).