A Notary is a person who can witness oaths, solemn affirmations, the signing of affidavits or statutory declarations. A Notary may also certify documents to be true copies of the original.

Sections 1, 3, and 4(1) of the Notaries Act (the “Act”) provide that notaries public are appointed for Ontario and may exercise their power with respect to transactions in Ontario.

WE CANNOT WITNESS any documents relating to family law issues (cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, etc) or Wills or Powers of attorney that have not been prepared by our office.

Beffa Law can assist with any of the following:

Notarizing Documents (Notary Public)

• Notarizing any Document by a Certified Notary Public
• Notarizing Signatures – certify a document to be a true copy
• Notarizing Agreements, Contracts, Bank Documents, Loan Documents, Deeds of Trust, Real Estate Documents, Quick Claim Deeds, Power of Attorney, Insurance Forms, Proof of Loss Forms, and other legal documents, also transcripts, diplomas and degrees

Certified True Copies

• Certifying an Authentic Copy of a Document by a lawyer’s signature

Commission of Oaths

• Administering Oaths by a Commissioner of Oaths

Affidavits

• Drafting Affidavits
• Letter of Invitation (in support of a visitor’s visa to Canada)
• Affidavit for Transfer of Vehicle Ownership
• Affidavits of Execution for a Will
• Affidavits for court proceedings, professional accreditation, insurance claims or any other required by law

Statutory Declarations

• Drafting Statutory Declarations
• Statutory Declarations Confirming Identity, if client is known to us;
• Statutory Declaration of Marital Status
• Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union
• Statutory Declaration about Ownership of Property
• Statutory Declaration of Insurance Loss
• Any Other Statutory Declaration Required by Law

Apostille (Authentication & Legalization)

• Notarizing, Authenticating and Legalizing documents for use outside Canada

Passports (New Applications & Lost or Stolen)

• Oath Commissioned by a Notary Public
• Certifying Applicant’s Photograph, if client is known to us;
• Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor
• Certification of Supporting Documents

Passport Processing Services

• Submission by Mail
• Urgent Submission Assistance
• Passport Office Submission
• Airport Pickup Service

Consent to Travel Documents

• Drafting and/or Notarizing Consent to Travel Document (for when a child is travelling without one or both parents)

Visa Processing Services

• Processing of applications for Business, Tourist or Student Visas through various embassies and consulates in Canada

Permanent Resident Card Applications

• Oath Commissioned by a Notary Public
• Certification of Applicant’s Photograph
• Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor
• Certification of Supporting Documents

Mobile Notary Services

• Flexible and convenient hours and dates for appointments and mobile services.