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Minute Notary provides remote commissioning of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations, and virtual witnessing of signatures, over secure two-way video for clients in Ontario, under Ontario Regulation 431/20 (made under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act). 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 and virtual witnessing services described here.

Some notarial acts are handled in person only, including 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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Ontario wills, continuing power of attorney, affidavits of execution, and the witnessing rules estate documents require — explained for Ottawa families.

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Latest: March 20, 2026

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01Legal documents · March 20, 2026 · 14 min readPower 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.
02Wills & estates · February 19, 2026 · 14 min readAffidavit of Execution of an Ontario Will: What a Notary Actually DoesAffidavit of execution Ontario explained — what an executor brings to probate, how a notary or commissioner takes the witness's sworn statement, and what to bring to an Ottawa appointment.
03Notary basics · February 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.
04Legal documents · January 25, 2026 · 14 min readContinuing Power of Attorney for Property in Ontario: How a Notary Witnesses ItContinuing 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.
05Legal documents · December 10, 2025 · 8 min readWills and Estate Documents: What Needs Notarization?Complete guide to notarization requirements for wills and estate documents in Ontario. Learn which estate planning documents need notarization and how to properly prepare them.
06Legal documents · February 15, 2025 · 8 min readGuardianship Documents in Ontario: Complete GuideEverything you need to know about guardianship documents in Ontario. Learn about guardianship for children and incapable adults, what documents are required, and when notarization is needed.
07Real estate · February 11, 2025 · 7 min readLandlord-Tenant Agreements: When to Get Them NotarizedGuide to notarization for landlords and tenants. Learn when lease agreements, rental documents, and landlord-tenant communications benefit from or require notarization.
08Real estate · February 9, 2025 · 8 min readProperty Transfer Documents: Notarization Requirements in OntarioComplete 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.
09Real estate · February 7, 2025 · 8 min readMortgage Document Notarization: What Homebuyers Need to KnowComplete guide to notarization requirements for mortgage documents in Canada. Learn which documents need notarization and how to prepare for a smooth home purchase.
10Legal documents · January 6, 2025 · 5 min readPower of Attorney in Ontario: What You Need to KnowUnderstand the different types of Power of Attorney in Ontario, when you need one, and how notary services can help you get it done properly.
11Real estate · December 20, 2024 · 11 min readReal Estate Transactions: What a Notary Public Can (and Can't) DoWhere a notary public fits into an Ontario property deal and where only a lawyer will do — gift letters, certified copies, powers of attorney, land transfer tax declarations, and the documents a notary must refuse.

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Apostille & document authentication5Everything Ottawa applicants need to know about the Hague apostille for Canadian documents — when it replaces embassy legalization, what a notary does first, and the Ontario / federal pathway in 2026.
Immigration & IRCC notarization18Certified copies, sponsorship declarations, and supporting affidavits for IRCC applications including PR, work permits, study permits, citizenship, and family sponsorship.
Travel consent & passport documents7Travel consent letters for minors, lost-passport statutory declarations, dual citizenship paperwork, and other travel-related notarial documents Canadian families need.
Real estate & contracts9Signature witnessing, identity verification, and supporting affidavits for real estate transactions and contract notarization in Ottawa and surrounding municipalities.
Vehicle transfers & ServiceOntario4The sworn statements ServiceOntario asks for when a vehicle changes hands in Ontario — the family gift exemption on Form 1157E, the non-gift transfer on Form 1155E, corporate RIN letters, and affidavits for a lost or stolen ownership permit.
Statutory declarations & affidavits32When you need a sworn affidavit versus a statutory declaration, what wording Ontario requires, and how Ottawa appointments handle the most common cases.
Professional licensing & corporate documents5Document support for engineers, nurses, and other regulators that require sworn declarations, plus corporate resolutions, director signatures, and shareholder filings.

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Notarization made simple — online, in our Ottawa office, or at your door.

Minute Notary is a platform that connects clients in Ottawa, Ontario with Notaries Public licensed and authorized by the Province of Ontario — making it simple to meet your notarization needs.

01

Quick Links

Home Services Pricing Legal Templates Blog About FAQ Contact For business Power of Attorney & Wills Mobile notary

02

Contact Us

info@minutenotary.ca

8056 Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard North
Ottawa, Ontario K1E 1W8

Open daily 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

03

Online notary by city

Remote commissioning for clients anywhere in Ontario.

View all locations

Toronto notary Ottawa notary Mississauga notary Brampton notary Hamilton notary London notary Markham notary Vaughan notary Kitchener notary Windsor notary Kingston notary Oshawa notary Barrie notary St. Catharines notary Cambridge notary Guelph notary Waterloo notary Burlington notary Oakville notary Richmond Hill notary Greater Sudbury notary Orléans notary Barrhaven notary Kanata notary Nepean notary Gatineau notary

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Scope of service

Minute Notary provides remote commissioning of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations, and virtual witnessing of signatures, over secure two-way video for clients in Ontario, under Ontario Regulation 431/20 (made under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act). 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 and virtual witnessing services described here.

Some notarial acts are handled in person only, including 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.

© 2026 Minute Notary. All rights reserved.

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