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Are Notaries in Canada and the U.S. Different?
29 April 2021
Notaries instill and engrain trust through a verification process to uphold the authenticity and legitimacy of documents. They help prevent illicit activity by ensuring they are not signed under...
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Guide to Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada
23 April 2021
There are several requirements for a minor child (defined as anyone who is under the age of majority, which will depend on the province or territory of residence) who is not a Canadian citizen or...
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OMVIC Compensation Fund Form – Sworn Statement / Affidavit of Claimant
15 April 2021
What is a OMVIC Compensation Fund Form? The Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund, referred to as the Compensation Fund, is a consumer protection program financed by Ontario's registered motor...
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Can I Transfer Ownership of My Vehicle to a Family Member Online?
1 April 2021
The quick answer is, Yes! A Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E) can be completed and notarized online. As of September 2020, the Ontario Government began to...
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Your Guide to the Affidavit in Support of Claim for Custody or Access
25 March 2021
If you are seeking custody of or access to your children, you will need to fill out an Affidavit in Support of Claim for Custody or Access (Form 35.1). In it, you will answer some personal questions...
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Your Guide to an Affidavit for Divorce
18 March 2021
An uncontested divorce is a court proceeding where the parties are mutually seeking a divorce. In Ontario, as part of the process, when filing a joint application, both you and your spouse must...
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Your Guide to Consent Letters for Children Travelling Abroad
11 March 2021
It is recommended that Canadian children (defined as anyone who is under the age of majority, which will depend on the province or territory of residence) carry a consent letter if they are...
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Your Guide to Affidavits and Statutory Declarations
9 March 2021
Clients often ask us, "What is the difference between an affidavit and a statutory declaration?" Below is a simple explanation of the differences. NotaryPro can draft an Affidavit or Statutory...
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Is an Online Notary Public Legal in Ontario and Canada? Which Provinces Allow Remote Online Notarization?
4 March 2021
Online notarizations have only been made possible by changes to provincial laws which have been accelerated through in part to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The Law Society of Ontario have changed...
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