Question 1

I am a Laurier Brantford student and my landlord wants a guarantor affidavit from my parents in another city — how does that work?

Accepted Answer

Each person who swears signs their own affidavit, and each can join a separate video appointment from wherever they are in Ontario — your parents from their own home, you from Brantford. The landlord’s form sets the wording; we administer the oath to each person as they sign on camera and seal each document, and the sealed PDFs go to whoever the landlord asked for. If a parent is outside Ontario, tell us when booking: an Ontario commissioner’s seal is still valid for an Ontario lease, but the parent’s own province may have a closer option.

Question 2

Do you commission declarations for Six Nations band, estate or land files?

Accepted Answer

Where the receiving body asks for a declaration sworn before a commissioner of oaths or notary, yes — the declaration is an ordinary statutory declaration and is eligible for remote commissioning. What matters is the receiving body’s own wording and rules: Indigenous Services Canada, the band office and estate administrators each have their own forms, and some require a specific witness rather than a commissioner. Send us the form before booking and we will confirm which it is, so you do not pay for a seal the file cannot use.

Question 3

I work rotating shifts at a plant in Brantford — what is the latest appointment I can get?

Accepted Answer

Video appointments run until 8:00 PM every day, including Saturday and Sunday, and the call itself is short. Book the slot that fits your rotation; if your document is urgent and the next slot starts within 20 minutes, a small instant-booking fee is shown before you pay. Have the document filled in but unsigned, your photo ID, and a quiet place with a camera — a break room or your vehicle is fine.

Question 4

Can I have documents commissioned online in Brantford?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Residents of Brantford can have many documents commissioned by an Ontario Notary Public over a secure video appointment under Ontario law (O. Reg. 431/20). This includes affidavits, statutory declarations, and travel consent letters prepared as statutory declarations. Certified true copies and witnessed signatures are NOT available online — those are in-person acts. The notary verifies your identity, administers the oath or declaration while you sign on camera, and applies the notarial seal during the call. You do not need to live in Brantford: you can join from anywhere, in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada or abroad.

Question 5

Which documents cannot be completed online?

Accepted Answer

Some documents are completed in person only — certified true copies of paper originals (the notary must inspect the original), and by our practice powers of attorney, wills, real estate documents, and documents headed for Apostille or authentication abroad. We are online-only in Brantford, so for those you would need our Orléans office or mobile service near Ottawa if you can make the trip, or a notary or commissioner local to you.

Question 6

What do I need for my online appointment?

Accepted Answer

You will need valid government-issued photo identification, the unsigned document, a device with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. The notary will guide you through identity verification and signing during the call.

Question 7

Can I get a same-day notary appointment from Brantford?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes. We are open every day from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, so same-day online appointments are generally available, including evenings and weekends. Booking online guarantees your time slot; if your document is urgent, call (613) 434-5555 and we will find the earliest opening.

Question 8

Which documents do people in Brantford most often need notarized or commissioned?

Accepted Answer

Most often: statutory declaration, affidavit, child travel consent letter. Most of these can be completed over a secure video appointment from Brantford under Ontario law (O. Reg. 431/20).

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