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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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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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Your Guide to the Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration for the Parent of a Minor (IMM 0016)
2 March 2021
As of March 1, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency have launched the Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration for the...
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Quick Guide to the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union
24 February 2021
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members (including common-law partners) to come to Canada as part of their...
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What Can I Expect When I Visit a Notary Public?
18 February 2021
When visiting a Notary Public, or a Notary Pro location, one can expect a certain process to get a document notarized or commissioned. present valid identification (a valid piece of government...
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