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Do Wills Need to Be Notarized?

A will is a legal document that sets out your wishes on how your estate should be taken care of and distributed after your passing. It takes into effect when you have passed. You are not legally...

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Authentication & Legalization

Is a Canadian Notary Seal Recognized Outside of Canada?

If you are doing business or travelling abroad and require notarized documents, it is up to you to verify their requirements. A Canadian notary seal may be recognized and accepted or you may...

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Power of Attorney Articles

How to Make a Power of Attorney Valid

A power of attorney (“POA”) is a legal document you would use to give one or more persons the authority to make decisions on your behalf. A POA is enforced if anything happens that leaves you unable...

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Notary Public

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Online Notarization?

The Law Society of Ontario have recently changed some of its rules allowing remote online notarization. You can now meet a notary public safely and conveniently via online video to securely...

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Notary Public

Different Types of Powers of Attorney in Ontario

A power of attorney is a legal document in which you give one or more persons the authority to make decisions on your behalf should anything should happen to you and are no longer able to look after...

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Notary Public

Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution: CCDC 9A & 9B

What is a Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor?  CCDC 9A/9B – is a Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor or Subcontractor is a sworn...

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Will & Testament

Clarifying Terms for Edmontonians: Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives

Disclaimer: this blog post is not intended to provide any legal advice or to create a solicitor-client relationship, but merely to offer information for residents of Edmonton, Alberta. It can be...

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Statutory Declaration

Notaries helping you bring your loved ones home to Canada

Notary Pro offers Canada’s fastest, most secure remote online notary public service for the Government of Canada’s new IMM0006E form, titled the “Application for Authorization and Statutory...

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Remote Online Notarization

Can you notarize documents remotely?

It’s 2020 and the answer is: yes. Remote online notary services are now available in Canada and indeed across North America. Notary Pro is proud to be Canada’s first and leading remote online notary...

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