Notary Public

We can act as Notary Publics to have you swear affidavits or statutory declarations on documents you bring to our office. Notarization is required for documents to be used outside Alberta, whether within or outside Canada. Where needed, we can also draft the documents that require notarization for you. We offer same-day appointments, if available. While a notary public can notarize documents for paperwork required in any country, we cannot give legal advice or direction relating to documents destined outside Alberta. Please note that while a notary public can notarize personal guarantees, if you require one, this appointment will take longer than a standard notary appointment.

Commissioner For Oaths

We can act as Commissioners for Oaths to have you swear affidavits or statutory declarations on documents you bring to our office, or, where needed, we can draft the documents for you. Commissioner services are appropriate for documents that will remain within Alberta. We offer free Commissioner of Oaths services, available without appointment—please stop by our office anytime.

Please note that when we act solely as a notary public, commissioner for oaths or signing agent, we do not give legal advice or direction, as these are additional services outside the scope of our services.

Certified True Copies

If you need a notarized document, also known as a certified true copy, we can assist you. This process allows another party to know that a certified copy is a true reflection of the original.

Notary Vs. Commissioner Vs. Lawyer

People often misunderstand the difference between a lawyer, a notary and a commissioner for oaths. In Alberta, all lawyers are both Commissioners for Oaths and notary publics. The same is true for students-at-law. The province also authorizes notaries. Someone with only a notary certification may not practice law or give legal advice, only the tasks allowed for notaries. A notary is authorized to do more things than a commissioner, so that they may always commission a document, whereas a commissioner may not perform all the aspects that a notary may. The ability to provide independent legal advice or a personal guarantee rests solely with a lawyer. As a general rule, documents staying within Alberta require commissioning, while documents leaving the province or country require notarization.