Posts by The Notary Guy
How to Verify a Canadian Notary Is Legitimate
Most people never think to check whether the person notarizing their document is actually authorized...
Why You Should Notarize Your Will in Ontario
Do you legally need a notary for your will in Ontario? Technically, no. Under the Succession Law Ref...
How to Use Notarization for Employment Verification
Employers, landlords, lenders, and immigration officers all ask for proof of employment at some poin...
Understanding the Legal Terms When Transferring Your Vehicle
Buying or selling a used vehicle in Ontario involves more paperwork than most people expect. There a...
The Notary’s Role in the Notarization of Court Documents
Court documents carry legal weight, and that weight depends entirely on whether they have been prope...
Which Ontario Documents Require a Notary Public
If you're dealing with a legal, financial, or immigration matter in Ontario, chances are someone has...
How Canadians Notarize Documents for Foreign Property Purchases
Canadians buy property abroad for many reasons. Some are snowbirds securing a winter home in Mexico ...
Authenticate Canadian Documents for Non-Hague Countrie
Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024, which made document certification ...
Do You Need an ID for Notarization in Ontario?
If you have ever booked a notarization appointment, one of the first questions that comes to mind is...
Walk-In Notary vs. Appointment: Which Service Do You Need?
The days of waiting a week to see a lawyer just to get a single document witnessed are over. In the ...