Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths Services in Toronto
Some documents must be sworn, commissioned, or notarized before they can be filed, submitted, or used in Canada or abroad. In Ontario, a notary public has all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits and can also verify signatures, marks, and true copies of documents.
Notary public services are commonly used for affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies, oaths, and consent letters for travel. For documents that will be used outside Canada, notarization may also be part of the authentication or apostille process, depending on the document and the country where it will be used.
Ibitoye Law can:
- Commission affidavits
- Commission statutory declarations
- Witness oaths and affirmations
- Notarize signatures and documents
- Certify true copies of original documents
- Assist with consent to travel letters
- Review whether a document calls for commissioning or notarization
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If you need a document commissioned or notarized, Ibitoye Law Office provides notary public services for clients in Toronto and the GTA. Contact our office to arrange an appointment.
Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths in Ontario FAQ
Usually no. For affidavits and similar sworn documents, the signature is typically made in front of the commissioner or notary after you swear or affirm that the contents are true.
A commissioner for taking affidavits can administer oaths, affirmations, and declarations for documents such as affidavits. A notary public has those same powers and can also verify signatures, marks, and true copies of documents.
It depends on what the receiving organization asks for. In Ontario, a commissioner can take affidavits, declarations, and oaths. A notary public can do that too, and can also verify signatures, marks, and true copies of documents. If your document specifically asks for notarization or certified copies, a notary may be required.
Not always on its own. Some documents intended for use outside Canada may also need authentication or an apostille after notarization. Ontario’s authentication page also notes that documents commissioned by a commissioner for taking affidavits are not eligible for authentication.
