NOTARIES PUBLIC & COMMISSIONERS FOR OATH

Notary Public

We can act as a Notary Public to have you swear affidavits or statutory declarations on documents that you bring to your office. Where needed, we can also draft the documents that require notarizing for you. We offer same day appointments where needed. 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 a personal guarantee this appointment takes more time than just a notary.

Commissioner For Oaths

We can act as a Commissioner for Oaths to have you swear affidavits or statutory declarations on documents that you bring to your office or, where needed, we can draft the documents for you. We offer same day appointments where needed.

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 these services.

Certified True Copies

If you require a notarized document also known as a certified true copy of a document, we help. This process allows another party to know that a certified copy means that it is a true reflection of the original.

Notary Vs. Commissioner Vs. Lawyer

People often misunderstand the difference between a lawyer, notary and a commissioner for oaths. In Alberta all lawyers are also a notary public. The same is true for students-at-law. The province also authorizes notaries. Someone, with only 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 complete independent legal advice or a personal guarantee only rests with a lawyer.