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Notary Basics

Notarized Letter of Employment in Ottawa: For IRCC, Banks, and Schools

Notarized letter of employment Ottawa — what employers and HR include, when notarization is required, and what an Ottawa notary actually does.

March 25, 202614 min

Legal

Power of Attorney for Personal Care vs Property in Ontario: What's the Difference?

Power of attorney personal care vs property Ontario — two separate documents under the Substitute Decisions Act, what each covers, and how a notary witnesses each.

March 20, 202614 min

Legal

Continuing Power of Attorney for Property in Ontario: How a Notary Witnesses It

Continuing power of attorney Ontario notary explained — what makes a CPOA 'continuing,' the witnessing rules in the Substitute Decisions Act, and what an Ottawa notary can and cannot do.

January 25, 202614 min

RealEstate

Landlord-Tenant Agreements: When to Get Them Notarized

Guide to notarization for landlords and tenants. Learn when lease agreements, rental documents, and landlord-tenant communications benefit from or require notarization.

February 11, 20257 min

RealEstate

Property Transfer Documents: Notarization Requirements in Ontario

Complete guide to document requirements for transferring property in Ontario. Learn what documents need notarization when transferring property between family members, into trusts, or after death.

February 9, 20258 min

RealEstate

Mortgage Document Notarization: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Complete guide to notarization requirements for mortgage documents in Canada. Learn which documents need notarization and how to prepare for a smooth home purchase.

February 7, 20258 min

Business

When and Why to Notarize Business Contracts

Learn when contract notarization is required or beneficial for your business. Understand the legal advantages and process of notarizing agreements and contracts.

February 1, 20258 min

RealEstate

Real Estate Transactions: What a Notary Public Can (and Can't) Do

Understand the role of Notary Public in Ontario real estate. Learn which documents need notarization and when you need a lawyer instead.

December 20, 20245 min

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