Ontario wills and powers of attorney do not have to be notarized to be valid, but they do have to be signed and witnessed correctly, and many banks, land registry offices and foreign institutions ask for notarized copies or an affidavit of execution. We handle all of that in one visit, with a lawyer in the room.
What we do
- Witness the signing of a will or power of attorney (two witnesses are required; we provide them)
- Prepare and swear the affidavit of execution that a will needs for probate
- Certify true copies of a will, power of attorney or certificate of appointment
- Notarize a power of attorney for use outside Ontario, and explain the apostille step if it is needed
Things to know before you sign
Since 2022, Ontario law no longer revokes a will when the testator later marries, and a court may validate a will that does not fully meet the signing formalities. Neither change is a reason to sign carelessly. A will or POA signed in front of a lawyer, with proper witnesses, is the surest way to avoid a dispute later. Under the Substitute Decisions Act, certain people, including the attorney’s spouse and children, cannot act as witnesses to a power of attorney; we check this before anyone signs.
Need the document drafted?
Notary Point notarizes and witnesses documents you already have. If you need a will or power of attorney prepared, we can refer you to a lawyer at Law Wise Professional Corporation in the same office.
Fees
Notarization from $30 per document. Ask us about a discount when you bring several documents in one visit. Drafting is available; the fee depends on the document and may involve additional charges, so please tell us what you need drafted and we will quote before any work begins.