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According to the Notaries Act, RSO 1990, a Notary Public is a Public Servant authorized to administer oaths or to take affidavits or declarations in Ontario. He or She carries the following Powers: 3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a notary public may, (a) witness or certify, and attest, the execution of a document; (b) certify and attest a true copy of a document; (c) exercise the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits in Ontario; and (d) exercise any other powers and perform any other functions specified by the regulations made under this Act. 2020, c. 7, Sched. 13, s. 2.

In Ontario, a Notary who’s appointed by the Attorney General of Ontario under the Notaries Act can notarize your document.

The Notary Public whose signature is recognized by the Ontario Government can authenticate your document. If the Ontario Government is unable to recognize the signature of your notary, invite your notary to register with the Government. The notary can do this by providing a specimen signature.

Search online for "notary public". The rules governing Canadian notaries vary between provinces and territories. The notary will tell you what they are able to do to notarize your document. At Motion Legal Services Limited we will be happy to help you, please click to book an appointment.

A Canadian notary signs and seals your document. The notary can also prepare a separate certificate (sign it and attach it to your document). When signing your document, the notary must: have a valid certificate of appointment handwrite their signature in ink apply a stamp or seal showing their full name as it appears on their certificate of appointment and the Canadian province or territory in which they have been appointed indicate the act they performed (e.g. certifying a true copy) indicate the date on which they notarized the document indicate the date on which their appointment as a notary expires (if applicable)

In signing your document, the notary may, for example: witness a signature receive a declaration or affidavit certify that a document is a true copy of the original Translated documents A Canadian notary may also be able to certify a translation to be true if they speak both languages. If that is the case, ensure that the notary indicates on the document both of the following: They attest to speaking both languages They certify the accuracy of the translation If you are looking for more information please go to Government of Canada or to Guide for Newly Appointed Commissioners for Taking Affidavits.