Notarization Process

Getting your document notarized or commissioned can be a simple process. There are just 5 easy steps with your independent affiliated notary public.

Appointments will normally take 5 to 10 minutes. 

Step 1 - Book Your Appointment

Book an appointment by calling us, texting us, emailing us, or by booking online. ​Visit our Locations page to book at an in-person appointment with an affiliated notary public or visit our Online Commissioning Service page to book an online appointment. 

Step 2 - Identity Verification 

At your in-person appointment, meet with your notary public. You must bring two pieces of valid ID. The notary public will photocopy or take a picture of your ID.

The first ID must bear a photo of you. Acceptable IDs include: Driver's Licence, Passport, PR Card, Citizenship Card, Ontario Photo Card. 

The second ID may be any document that bears your full name. Acceeptable ID's include: credit card, birth certificate, SIN card, Govt Issued Marriage Certificate, Nexus Card, Certificate of Indian Status Card, Study Permit / Student Authorization, Employment Authorization / Work Permit. 

Health Cards are NOT considered acceptable ID. 

​​Step 3 - Administering Oath or Document Verification

If commissioning, the commissioner/notary will administer an oath where you swear or affirm the document's contents.

If obtaining a certified true copy, you provide the original document (and copy) you want notarized to the notary to compare and to satisfy themselves that the copy of the document is a true copy of the original.

Please bring all documents you require to be notarized or commissioned. The notary public in charge is not responsible for the accuracy of any documents to be notarized. 

​DO NOT sign any documents prior to your appointment.
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Step 4 - Notarization or Commissioning 

If commissioning, after administering the oath, the commissioner/notary will have you sign ("execute") the document, and they will also sign the document. 

If obtaining a certified true copy, after document verification, the notary will then sign and seal the document. 

The notary public will photocopy or take a picture of your document for our records. 

​Step 5 - Payment 

Before you leave, the notary public will receive payment from you and provide you with an official receipt via email.

​Please check with the notary public to see what forms of payment they accept.