Become a Notary Public in Ontario
A notary public is a person who has the power to witness oaths, solemn affirmations, the signing of affidavits or statutory declarations. A notary public may also certify documents to be true copies of the original.
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Steps
- Be a lawyer. All lawyers who are admitted to the Ontario Bar, and who are working in Ontario are eligible to become a notary public for life.
- Non-lawyers may be eligible, however they must seek pre-approval by the Ministry of the Attorney General before applying.
- Complete the application form.
- Submit the form and application fee to the Ontario Official Documents Services department. This can be mailed, courier or hand-delivered. It cannot be faxed as the payment must accompany it.
- Submit a copy of your embossed seal and signature to the Official Documents Services once your form has been processed.
Tips
- Current application fee information can be found on the Official Documents Services website.
