Notary Public
- An Affidavit is a document that consist of written statements with detailed information you confirm to be true as the affiant. All statements must be sworn by a Notary Public to be credible.
- An affidavit is typically used in legal proceedings as evidence in a court of law
- Once notarized the document becomes legally binding
Our services include but aren’t limited to:
- Agreements for separation, cohabitation, divorce and custody
- Invitation letters for visitors to Canada
- Real estate documents
- Gender change documents
- Drafting promissory notes
- Letter of consent for child travelling abroad in shared or single custody
- Land-lord tenant board affidavits and more!
FAQs:
Can I fabricate the truth on an Affidavit?
No. You can not alter any information in the affidavit. If your statements include false information, it becomes perjury which is a criminal offense.
What are common mistakes I should avoid?
Before your appointment you should refrain from dating or signing an affidavit or any other document. The reason for this is because the notary public must witness you sign the document in person.
How do I draft an affidavit?
We offer charged drafting services by appointments or walk-ins without legal advice, or you can create your own document with the necessary information referring to an affidavit format you can find online.
What should I bring?
You must bring at least one valid piece of Canadian issued ID, a witness depending on the document, and all documents you need notarized.
Commissioner of Oaths
The commissioning of oaths is when a Notary public or Commissioner of Oaths certified by provincial legislation acts as a witness to an individual signing a document that requires a sworn in statement
- The purpose of this service confirms that the individual signing the document is doing so voluntarily
- By verifying the person taking the oath we minimize the possibility of identifying fraud on documents
- Once the statement is sworn in the document becomes legally binding, making it a credible piece of evidence in the court of law
Our process
First your identity will be confirmed. You’ll need a valid government issued ID. Next, we will review your statement, you’ll confirm all statements in the document are true. Finally, our lawyers will date, stamp and sign your oath.
FAQs:
What documents are sworn by a commissioner of oaths?
Documents sworn in typically include affidavits, passport applications and wills.
Should I bring anything to my appointment?
Yes, prior to your appointment you must bring the physical documents or declarations you need notarized. You will also need to bring a government issued photo identification card.
What form of payment is acceptable?
You can pay by Cash or E-transfer.
Witnessing documents
Witnessing documents is when a Notary Public observes an individual sign legal documents to verify the identity of the person signing.
- The purpose of this service confirms the person signing the legal documents aligns with the identification on the given ID.
- Confirms that the individual signing the documents does so without coercion.
- The purpose of a certified witness is to meet the legal requirements for documents such as wills, contracts and power of attorney
Our process
The Notary will verify your identity using Canadian issues government Identification. You must sign the documents in the presence of the Notary Public. Notary will then stamp, date and sign your documents to officiate them.
FAQs:
Who can be a witness to a document?
A commissioner of oaths, an authorized official or a Notary public.
Do all documents require a witness?
No, only specific documents require a witness. Documents such as Wills, Real estate agreements and legal documents.
Can a family member act as a witness?
A family member may not be a witness if they are mentioned in the content of the legal documents for example, if the family member you want to act as a witness is named in the Will they cannot act as a witness. However, this verifies based on documentation. It’s recommended to have a third-party act as a witness to avoid any future issues.
What’s the differences between witnessing and notarizing?
Witnessing it when the Notary public witnesses you sign a document voluntarily. Whereas Notarizing will involve an identity check, a notary seal and sometimes and administration of oath.
Why You Need a walk in Notary?
Notary Point is a Mississauga-based walk in notary public service that offers signing and witnessing. A money-back guarantee backs our walk in notarization services. Try us out and you may rest assured that your paper will be accepted or your payment will be refunded!
Make an Appointment Today
You can contact us to schedule an appointment or ask a question regarding the process of notarizing papers by one of the below communication mediums.
E-mail: info@notarypoint.ca
Call us: +1 905 276 0777
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