From everyday affidavits to real estate closings, here's a full breakdown of what we notarize, what it costs, and whether it can be done online or needs an in-person visit.
Every category below can be booked directly, online or mobile depending on the document.
Everyday sworn statements, most can be done online or in person.
A sworn written statement of fact, signed in front of a notary, used for court proceedings, government applications, and many everyday legal matters.
A signed statement from a parent or guardian giving a child permission to travel without them, often requested by airlines or border officials.
A sworn statement supporting someone's application to visit Canada, commonly requested by IRCC for visitor visa applications.
A sworn statement confirming a common-law relationship, often needed for benefits, immigration, or government applications.
Notarization is often required as part of the formal application process to legally change your name in Ontario.
A signed statement releasing a person or organization from legal responsibility for a specific activity or event.
Protects everyone involved if the agreement is ever disputed later.
A legal agreement outlining how a separating couple will divide property, finances, and parenting responsibilities.
A formal agreement settling the terms of a divorce, often required before finalizing the process through the court.
An agreement signed before marriage outlining how assets and finances would be handled in the event of a separation.
Similar to a prenuptial agreement, but for couples living together outside of marriage.
A deed poll formally and legally changes your name, commonly used after marriage, divorce, or by personal choice.
Legal documents establishing or confirming an adoption or guardianship arrangement, often required by courts or government agencies.
Decides who can act on your behalf. In-person meeting recommended.
States how you want your estate handled and who should care for any dependents after your death.
Gives someone you trust the authority to manage your financial and property matters if you're unable to.
Gives someone you trust the authority to make healthcare and personal care decisions on your behalf if you're unable to.
Required by courts and institutions before they'll process a form.
Various government forms that require a witnessed signature before they can be submitted or processed.
Sworn statements sometimes required as part of an Ontario Student Assistance Program application.
Sworn documents confirming legal documents were properly delivered, or supporting a court filing.
Sworn statements supporting a sponsorship application or confirming financial or other support for an immigration matter.
Sworn confirmations required by pension providers to verify eligibility or status for benefit payments.
Sworn statements or certified copies sometimes required when applying for professional licensing or accreditation.
For contracts, financing, insurance, and compliance needs.
A standard construction industry statutory declaration confirming that subcontractors and suppliers have been paid.
Formal business decisions or agreements that sometimes require a notarized signature for legal or banking purposes.
Sworn statements sometimes required by insurers as part of processing a claim.
Legal documents outlining the terms of a loan, sometimes requiring notarization for enforceability.
A signed and witnessed letter confirming someone's employment history or standing, sometimes required for visa or licensing applications.
From a full closing package to a one-off vehicle transfer form.
Full mortgage, refinance, and purchase or sale signing packages, completed for homeowners, investors, and professionals alike.
Rental agreements that sometimes require a witnessed signature, particularly for commercial leases.
A sworn statement confirming the details of a property transfer, required by the Ontario government for land transfer tax purposes.
General business or personal contracts that require a witnessed, notarized signature to be enforceable.
A sworn statement confirming a vehicle is being gifted, not sold, between family members, required by ServiceOntario to waive sales tax.
Requires our notary to physically see the original document or photo.
A notary compares a copy of your document to the original and certifies it as a true copy, commonly needed for passports, IDs, and other original documents.
A notary witnesses and certifies a photo as a true likeness of you, sometimes required for specific identity verification purposes.
In-person guarantor or witness services required as part of a Canadian passport application.
Certified true copies, notarized photos, and passport applications require in-person service. These involve certifying an original document or photo, which our notary needs to physically see and can't verify over video.
Wills and powers of attorney can technically be completed online, but we recommend in-person service where possible. Even when signed online, a hard copy still needs to be mailed to you afterward either way, so meeting in person is usually simpler.
You'll need one piece of valid, government-issued photo ID for every appointment. A health card is not sufficient. A driver's license or passport both work well.
Contact us and we'll let you know which category applies and what it'll cost, before you book anything.
Yes, as long as you're meeting the same notary at the same time, we can notarize multiple documents from different categories in one visit.
One piece of valid, government-issued photo ID for every appointment. A health card is not sufficient, a driver's license or passport both work well.
Certified true copies, notarized photos, and passport applications all require our notary to physically see and verify an original document or photo, which isn't possible over video.
Technically yes, but we recommend in-person service where possible. Even when signed online, a hard copy still needs to be mailed to you afterward, so meeting in person is usually simpler.
Choose online or mobile, whatever works best for you.