Notary Public
What Is a Notary Public in Ontario?
A Notary Public is an official appointed by the provincial government to perform non-contentious legal duties, including: Witnessing and verifying signatures Administering oaths and affirmations Certifying true copies of documents
Their role is governed by the Notaries Act; primarlly held by lawyers and paralegals licensed in Ontario They act as impartial public officers, helping maintain trust and prevent fraud in legal matters NOTARY PUBLIC
They act as impartial public officers, helping maintain trust and prevent fraud in legal matters
Becoming a Notary Public in Ontario
Qualifications:
Must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Appointment:
Appointed by the Ministry of the Attorney General for a specific term and jurisdiction
Services Provided by Notaries Public
Witnessing Signatures
Ensuring that the signing par ty is properly identified and understannds the document
Administering Oaths
Formally pledging that statements made or the contents of documents are true
Certifying Copies
Attesting that a photocopy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction
