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Minute Notary is an online notary platform run by a licensed Ontario notary. Oaths, affidavits and statutory declarations are sworn and commissioned virtually over secure video for clients anywhere in Ontario, from a head office in Ottawa.

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Minute Notary provides remote commissioning of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations over secure two-way video for clients in Ontario, under Ontario Regulation 431/20 (made under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act). That regulation covers commissioning only. Witnessing a signature is a service under the Notaries Act, which requires the notary to be physically present, so it is handled at the Ottawa office or by mobile visit. References to “online notary,” “notarize online,” or “online notarization” are used only as informal, descriptive terms so clients can find this service. Ontario law does not regulate online notarization as such, and Minute Notary does not notarize documents over video. Those terms refer only to the legally valid remote commissioning described here.

Some notarial acts are handled in person only, including signature witnessing, certified true copies of physical original documents, wills, powers of attorney, and documents that require a wet-ink signature or an apostille for use abroad. If your document only exists on paper, or the receiving organization requires an original signature, we will let you know and arrange an in-person appointment.

Minute Notary is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Before booking, please confirm that the court, government body, or organization receiving your document accepts remotely commissioned documents. Questions? Call 613-434-5555 or email info@minutenotary.ca.

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Notary basics

Plain-English answers about what a notary does, how Ontario rules differ from other provinces, and when you actually need one.

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Latest: September 5, 2026

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01September 5, 2026 · 10 min readAre Notarized Documents Legally Binding in Canada? What the Seal ProvesNotarization does not make a document legally binding. What the notary's seal actually proves, what it cannot fix, which documents must be sworn or notarized by law, and when a notarized paper can still be challenged.
02April 14, 2026 · 14 min readNotary Services for International Students at uOttawa and CarletonNotary international student Ottawa university — what study-permit, work-permit, and degree-application paperwork students at uOttawa and Carleton routinely need notarized.
03April 4, 2026 · 14 min readPPTC 132 Guarantor Declaration: When a Notary Helps in OttawaPPTC 132 guarantor declaration Ottawa — when the Passport Program needs a statutory declaration in lieu of a guarantor, what the form says, and what a notary commissions.
04March 25, 2026 · 14 min readNotarized Letter of Employment in Ottawa: For IRCC, Banks, and SchoolsNotarized letter of employment Ottawa — what employers and HR include, when notarization is required, and what an Ottawa notary actually does.
05March 10, 2026 · 14 min readHow to Apostille a Document in Ontario: The Full 2026 ProcessHow to apostille a document in Ontario in 2026 — what changed when Canada joined the Hague Convention, which office issues the apostille, what a notary does first, and how Ottawa applicants step through.
06February 14, 2026 · 16 min readLost Passport Statutory Declaration in Ontario: The Notary Step ExplainedLost passport statutory declaration in Ontario explained for travellers and Express Entry applicants — what the sworn declaration says, who commissions it, and what to bring.
07February 4, 2026 · 14 min readBedside Notary Ottawa: Hospital and Long-Term Care VisitsBedside notary Ottawa — when a notary travels to a hospital or long-term care home, what capacity rules apply, and how to book a visit calmly when family is already stretched.
08January 20, 2026 · 14 min readSame-Day Notary Ottawa: How Booking Actually Works in 2026Need a same-day notary Ottawa appointment? Here is how booking really works in 2026, what to send when you call, and the small mistakes that turn a 15-minute appointment into a 24-hour problem.
09January 15, 2026 · 14 min readNotarized Copy vs Certified Copy vs Witnessed Copy: What Each One MeansNotarial copy vs certified copy explained for Ottawa clients — three near-synonyms, three slightly different documents, and how to know which one IRCC, embassies, and Ontario receivers want.

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Business & corporate6Notarization for business owners and corporate filings, including shareholder declarations, corporate resolutions, and director signatures.
Wills & estates2Articles on Ontario wills, powers of attorney, affidavits of execution, and the witnessing rules estate documents require.
Guides7Step-by-step guides for visitors who want to know what to bring, how an appointment runs, and which documents need a notary versus a commissioner.
Immigration & IRCC14Certified copies, sponsorship declarations, and supporting affidavits for IRCC applications such as PR, work permits, and citizenship.
Legal documents30Affidavits, statutory declarations, and other legal documents that need a notary or commissioner of oaths in Ontario.
Personal & family1Family and personal matters such as travel consent letters, name change declarations, and identity affidavits.
Professional licensing3Document support for professional bodies, including engineers, nurses, and other regulators that require sworn declarations or certified copies.
Real estate2Notarization for real estate transactions, including signature witnessing, identity verification, and supporting affidavits.
Travel & passport4Travel consent letters for minors, lost passport statutory declarations, and other travel-related notarial documents.