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Consular officials at any U.S. embassy or consulate abroad can provide a service similar to the functions of a notary public in the United States. It is also possible to have a document notarized by a local foreign notary or local government official and then have the document authenticated by a U.S. consular officer.

If required, have your document notarized by a notary public, or commissioned by a commissioner for taking affidavits in Ontario. ODS does not have an in-house notary public. Please look online or consult your local Yellow Pages for a notary public in your area.

Are online notary services legal? Yes, remote commissioning (online notary service or online notarization) of affidavits, oaths and statutory declarations is now permitted in Ontario.

Can a lawyer commission or notarize a sworn document over video? Commissioning and notarizing documents is not regulated by the Law Society. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government issued a number of Ministerial Orders that temporarily allowed certain documents to be signed remotely.

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 seal. If you do not have access to a Canadian Notary Public, we can help!

What are the steps for a notarization? You must present valid identification (a valid piece of government issued photo ID with another piece) to your Notary. Your Notary will then ensure you understand and can attest to what you're about to sign. The Notary Public then witnesses your signature.

Yes, online notarization is legal and secure to use in Canada. All transactions through the Notarize platform undergo a dynamic, multi-factor authentication process.