NotaryPro Brings Trusted Online & In-Person Notary Services to Québec

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve brought our convenient online and in-person notary services to Québec! 

Whether you’re a business or an individual in Québec, you can now enjoy Canada’s top-rated notary solution. Québec clients can have documents notarized online in under 7 minutes — making the process quick, accessible, and super easy. Here, we’ll dive into what our expansion into Québec means for you and how it’ll revolutionize  Québec’s notary game.

Enjoy the Convenience of Online Notarization in Québec

Imagine sitting at your desk sipping a coffee, and having your document notarized before you finish your beverage. That’s the magic of NotaryPro’s virtual notary service, powered by its intuitive, easy-to-use online notary platform. 

Online notarization also offers unparalleled convenience, empowering Québec clients to have documents notarized from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. This means you can attend a notary appointment from the convenience of your home or office. Our online notary platform is easy to use, so you can upload documents and book an appointment in minutes.

Most importantly, our trusted platform keeps your personal information protected. Our state-of-the-art security technologies safeguard the integrity of online notarization. NotaryPro uses identity verification, document integrity protocols, secure communication, and audit trails to protect our clients’ privacy. 

How Online Notarization in Québec Works

Online notarization is easy, safe, and convenient. If your document is ready for notarization, simply book a virtual notary appointment through our secure portal. If you need to create a document first, check out our free AI legal document creator! We offer fillable templates for the most popular legal documents to save you time.

Once your document is ready, you can book your appointment. During the notarization, a notary will ensure that you understand and can attest to what you’re signing, and witness your signature. Your notary will also confirm your identity and that the information in your document provided is true.

After the signing, the notary will affix a seal onto your document to indicate that it has been sworn or affirmed. Whether you need to have your document notarized, commissioned, or witnessed — our notaries have you covered.

Notarization has the same impact as swearing to tell the truth under oath in court. Notarization prevents fraud and is mandatory in most provinces for certain agreements, statutory declarations, affidavits, and more.

Check out the video below to discover how easy online notarization can be!

NotaryPro’s In-Person Notary Services in Québec

If you prefer or require a face-to-face notary appointment in Québec, we’ve got you covered! We’ve partnered with the renowned organization, Réseau Notaires, to bring our in-person notary services to multiple locations across the province. We’re combining Québec’s brightest legal minds with NotaryPro’s exceptional reputation, technology, and client service.

How Québec Notaries Differ from Notaries in Other Provinces 

You may be surprised to learn that not all notaries are created equally in Canada. Notaries in Québec play a more comprehensive role than notaries in other Canadian provinces. 

Québec follows a Civil Law system, while the rest of Canada adheres to a Common Law system. The duties of a notary public differ in each of the two systems. Here, we’ll give you a rundown of how Québec notaries compare to their Ontario counterparts. 

The Duties a Notary Can Perform: Québec vs Ontario

In Québec, a notary has more legal authority than an Ontario notary does; Québec notaries go through a different educational program than their Ontario peers. 

In Québec, you must have a Master of Laws in Notarial Law. You must also complete a training program to be admitted to the Chambre des notaires du Québec. In Ontario, a lawyer or paralegal in good standing with the Ontario Law Society can be appointed as a notary public. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the duties a notary can perform in Québec compared with Ontario.

In Ontario, a notary:

• can act as a commissioner of oaths
• does not draft legal documents for clients (unless they’re a lawyer)
• does not assist with cases or mediations (unless they’re a lawyer)
• does not provide legal advice to clients (unless they’re a lawyer)

In Québec, a notary:

• cannot act as a commissioner of oaths
• assists with non-contested cases and mediation
• typically drafts the legal documents they notarize
• can provide legal advice to clients (for property law, estate planning, family law, and more)

A Notary’s Seal: Québec vs Ontario

A Québec notary’s signature and seal carry a different meaning than an Ontario notary’s do. Typically, Canadian notaries outside of Québec primarily focus on verifying signatures and witnessing documents. That said, Québec notaries perform some additional duties.

In Québec, a notary’s seal indicates that:

• the notary was involved in creating the document
• the notary followed all applicable laws, regulations and rules
• the notary ensured there was no bias during the preparation of the document

In Ontario, a notary’s seal means that:

• they have verified the identity of the person signing the document
• the signer has signed the document in the notary’s presence
• the signer was of sound mind while signing, and understood what they had signed
• the signer is telling the truth

Unmatched Notary Services in Québec and Beyond

NotaryPro is proud to offer its seamless notary solutions across Canada, from coast to coast. Our expansion to Québec represents a critical milestone in our mission to provide all Canadians with accessible, easy-to-use, and fast notary options.

Now that our services are officially available in Québec, getting your documents notarized has never been easier. Whether you’re an individual or business located in Québec, you can get critical legal documents notarized online in under 7 minutes. 

To skip the commute and notarize from the comfort of your home or office, book an online appointment through our online notary platform. If you’d like an in-person appointment at one of our Québec locations, find an in-person notary nearest you here.