Do I Need Notarization Before Proceeding with the Apostille Process?
Going through the notarization process would be a requirement for the majority of documents that need an apostille. However, this generalization does not apply to all situations. Notary services Canada are often not needed for documents issued by Vital Statistics Canada, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates.
How to Identify Whether the Document Needs Online Notarization in Canada?
If you obtained your document as an email attachment from someone or downloaded it from a site, we can provide you with better guidance regarding the notarization procedure. However, you must share your document with us and let us know how it was received.
How to Notarize an Enrolment Letter from a Canadian University?
The majority of Canadian universities issue enrolment letters electronically. Due to recent changes by the law society, virtual notarization now has certain restrictions. We can only notarize affidavits and Wills virtually. For enrolment letters, you must attend an in-person appointment. Please connect with an expert so we can guide you about the the verification process for the notarization.
What is the Process of Signing or Notarizing a Power of Attorney?
Due to new regulations from the law society, we are no longer able to notarize Power of Attorney documents virtually. This must now be done in person. If you are located in the GTA, you can schedule an appointment at a mutually convenient time with our notary public to complete the process in our office.
Why is Virtual Notarization Costlier than Regular Notarization?
Due to the time-consuming nature of the notary public's remote authentication of the document, virtual notarization is typically more expensive. Another factor contributing to the rise in costs is the allocation of distinct time slots for virtual notarization as opposed to traditional in-person notary services Canada.
Is the Notarized Document Acceptable Outside the Canadian Border?
A document's notarization does not grant it international validity. Usually, the Canadian Apostille certification is needed. Also, it could be necessary to go through the Authentication and Legalization procedure for nations that are not parties to the Apostille Convention.
How Can I Make My Documents Eligible for Virtual Notarization?
Due to recent changes made by the law society, virtual notarization is now limited. We are only permitted to notarize affidavits and will virtually. For virtual notarization of an affidavit, clients must have a valid photo ID ready to present to the notary public before the Zoom call. During the session, you will be asked to show this ID. You should also be prepared to share your screen and display the document to verify its origin. It is recommended that you have the affidavit accessible and be ready to sign it using a pen during the virtual session.
Does Globeia Offer In-Office Notarization?
Our notary public is accessible by appointment only. Please get in touch with us ahead of time if you would like to use our notary services Canada. Together, we can arrange a time that works for both of us.
I Require Expedited Apostille Process and My Document is Notarized. Can Globeia Help?
If your document has already been notarized, we can help you with the apostille process. Depending on the province where the document was notarized in, the apostille process can take one to eight weeks to complete for Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatechewan. The lengthy apostille process from Global affairs can take anywhere from three to four months if the paper is notarized in any other province.
I Notarized My Document in Quebec and Need an Apostille. Can You Assist?
Notarized documents from Quebec follow a slightly different procedure. The notarized document needs to be sent to the Quebec Ministry for apostille after being certified by the Chamber of Notaries. We will need to examine your document to make sure it satisfies the stringent requirements set forth by the Quebec Chamber of Notaries.
My Document is Notarized in Canada, But I Don’t Want to Go Through the Apostille Process of Global Affairs. Can You Recommend an Alternative?
You would have to submit the notarized document to Global Affairs in Ottawa for the apostille if you received it from a jurisdiction other than Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Quebec. Because of their timeliness, this can be an incredibly laborious process.
We can help you obtain a new notarization of your document from Ontario and complete the process in a few days. We can provide reliable notary services Canada. To learn more about Globeia notarization services in Canada, get in touch with us.