Short, practical answers to the questions we hear at the counter.
How to get an apostille in Ontario
Until 2024, using a Canadian document abroad meant a chain of authentication and legalization stamps. On January 11, 2024, the Hague Apostille Convention came into force for Canada, and for most countries…
Read the guide →What to bring to a notary appointment in Ontario
Most notary visits at our Mississauga office take about ten minutes. The ones that take longer are almost always because something was missing. Here is the full checklist. 1. One original government-issued…
Read the guide →Notary public vs. commissioner of oaths in Ontario: which do you need?
The two titles get used interchangeably, but in Ontario they are different appointments with different powers. Picking the wrong one can mean a second trip, so here is the distinction in plain…
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