NOTARIZATIONS
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Brief Definition
Notarization simply refers to getting your documents witnessed and sealed by a notary public so that you can use them in legal processes. A notary public can officially witness the signing of a wide range of documents in addition to administering oaths, declarations and solemn affirmations. A notary public’s presence is necessary to notarize the document.
The notarization process is necessary to remove any risk of fraud in legal contracts that may arise from unreliable signatures, making it difficult to prove whether a person signed or did not sign a document. The notarization process involves a full verification of the physical or virtual presence of the person signing the document and the verification of the identity of the person through a review of government issued identification cards of the person signing the
document.
Brief Definition
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document representing a written authorization given to another person to act on your behalf in private, business or legal matters. It is an excellent option to hand over your responsibilities to a person you trust in case you come across uncertain situations in the future where your decision-making capability is hampered.
Other Powers of a Notary Public
A licensed notary public is also empowered to certify documents such as true copies of originals by making copies of the original document and then signing and sealing them as true copies of the original document.
Notarization of documents assures the receiver of the document that the actual person required to sign the document indeed signed the document freely, without being under any duress. In addition, the notarization procedure takes out the risk of remotely authorized documents turning out to be fake in the future.
Some jurisdictions may also allow a notary to draft contracts, wills, mortgages, promissory notes, and other legal documents. These enlarged, robust and enhanced powers are only granted by few jurisdictions in Canada such as Quebec and British Columbia. A notary public is granted legal powers by their provincial or state legislation, which determines what they can or cannot do.
A Power of Attorney for Property grants the person mentioned in the document the power to make decisions about your property and finances if you want someone else to manage them or you feel you are or may become medically unable to manage them in the future.
You can give this type of Power of Attorney to someone for a limited time in situations such as when you’re travelling to another country for a short while. The property mentioned in the Power of Attorney could include your money, house, and anything else that may or may not be of high financial value.
A Power of Attorney for Property is usually made for business or short-term purposes. After the laws pertaining to this were modified in 1996, the majority of people who choose to make a Power of Attorney for Property mostly go for a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property.
Requirements for International Documents
A Commissioner of Oaths can help customers swear, affirm or declare several documents. It’s not necessary that the Commissioner of Oaths be a notary public. However, if the document is to be used in a foreign jurisdiction, it should be notarized by a notary public. This helps in making the document legal and acceptable in all foreign jurisdictions. A Commissioner of Oath cannot witness a document that is to be used in a foreign country.
Things to Take Care of
Clients at times sign the document and then bring them for notarization. However, this is not a preferred practice since you must sign the document in the physical presence of a notary to notarize your signature.
Some situations may require you to take an oath before signing the document. These situations require a notary public to be present to witness your signature and process the document to make the document legal, without any ambiguity.
Parties Involved
The person authorizing another to act is known as the ‘principal grantor’ of the power, while the person authorized to act is known as the ‘agent’, sometimes also called an ‘attorney’ or a ‘representative’.Why is a POA Required?
A Power of Attorney is mainly made for situations in which you need someone to make the decisions if you’re experiencing difficulties in management or feel that you’ll be medically unfit in the near future, rendering you incapable of making sound decisions.Types of Power of Attorney
There are two types of Power of Attorney that are made: Power of Attorney for Property and Power of Attorney for Personal Care (or Health).Regulation for Notaries
In Ontario, the Notaries Act grants legal powers to a notary public. The law states:
“A Notary Public has and may use and exercise the power of drawing, passing, keeping and issuing all deeds and contracts, charter-parties and other mercantile transactions in Ontario. It also involves attesting to all commercial
instruments that may be brought before him or her for public protestation, and otherwise acting as is usual in the office of a notary public and having all the rights, profits and emoluments rightfully appertaining and belonging to the calling of notary public.”
A notary public is also authorized to witness oaths, solemn affirmations, and signing of affidavits or statutory declarations.
The law pertaining to a notary public differs in various Canadian jurisdictions. In several provinces, the requirements for providing notary services are such that only lawyers are eligible for providing all such services. This was the case in Ontario prior to August 1, 2020. On August 1, 2020, the Notaries Act was amended in Ontario to allow paralegals to be appointed as notaries in the same manner as lawyers.
To get in touch with us, fill out the inquiry form on our website’s homepage or email us your address, contact details, and requirements at
info@notarizers.ca, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible or call us at 1- 888-672-7266.
A Power of Attorney for Property grants the person mentioned in the document the power to make decisions about your property and finances if you want someone else to manage them or you feel you are or may become medically unable to manage them in the future.
You can give this type of Power of Attorney to someone for a limited time in situations such as when you’re travelling to another country for a short while. The property mentioned in the Power of Attorney could include your money, house, and anything else that may or may not be of high financial value.
A Power of Attorney for Property is usually made for business or short-term purposes. After the laws pertaining to this were modified in 1996, the majority of people who choose to make a Power of Attorney for Property mostly go for a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property.
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
A Power of Attorney for Personal Care allows the person mentioned in the legal document to make decisions about your health and well-being if you’re incapable of doing so or feel you will be incapable in the future. If you’re going to make a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, ensure that you appoint a trustworthy person as your attorney since that person will be responsible for making critical decisions about your personal life, including whether you should live or die.
In the document, you can mention if you don’t want a particular treatment if you fall critically ill. As per regulations, the medical service providers must obtain the consent of all the substitute decision-makers before providing any treatment.
You can appoint anyone as your attorney for personal care except someone that is being paid to provide you with medical, social, support, training, or residential services unless that person is your spouse, partner or relative.
You also have the option of appointing more than one attorney for personal care. They will act jointly regarding any decision to be taken concerning you, but they must all agree on the decided course of action. You may also mention any particular instructions, restrictions and conditions in the Power of Attorney that your attorney will be bound to adhere to.
To get in touch with us, please fill out the inquiry form on our website’s home page or email us your address, contact details, and requirements at info@Notarizers.ca and we will get back to you as soon as possible or call us at 1-888-672-7266.
A Power of Attorney for Personal Care allows the person mentioned in the legal document to make decisions about your health and well-being if you’re incapable of doing so or feel you will be in the future. If you’re going to make a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, ensure that appoint a trustworthy person as your attorney since that person will be responsible for making critical decisions about your personal life.
In the document, you can mention if you don’t want a particular treatment if you fall critically ill. As per regulations, the medical service providers must obtain the consent of all the substitute decision-makers before providing any treatment.
You can appoint anyone as your attorney for personal care except someone that is being paid to provide you with medical, social, support, training, or residential services to you unless that person is your spouse, partner or relative.
You also have the option of appointing more than one attorney for personal care. They will act jointly regarding any decision to be taken concerning you, but they must all agree on the decided course of action. You may also mention any particular instructions, restrictions and conditions in the Power of Attorney that your attorney will be bound to adhere to.
Charges
We charge $40 for the first notarization and $15 for each subsequent notarization. Our fees range from $8 to $40 per notarization, depending on the number of documents you are notarizing, with the fees reducing based on the number of documents. To find out more about our Power of Attorney services and set up an appointment, call us at 416-782-5926 or 1-888-672-7266 (toll-free).
Business hours
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1pm – 5pm on Saturdays or any other time by appointment.
Contact us:
94 Via Bagnato, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2S1 CANADA
(Dufferin and Lawrence, Beside SleepCountry)
(Entrance is in the Lane Way Beside the Barber Shop at 787)
(South of Dufferin, East of Lawrence)
Tel: 416-782-5926
(Toll Free: 1.888.672.7266)
Fax: 416-782-2286
E-Mail :Info@Notarizers.ca
