What are notaries? A professional is a qualified individual appointed by the Attorney General of Ontario, to act as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents. They play a crucial role in verifying the authenticity of signatures, ensuring the legality of documents, and deterring fraud.
What Do They Do?
Notaries are authorized to perform various duties, including:
1. Witnessing Signatures: They witness the signing of documents and verify the identity of the signatories to ensure they are who they claim to be.
2. Administering Oaths and Affirmations: Notaries can administer oaths and affirmations, affidavits, and solemn declarations made by individuals regarding the truthfulness of their statements.
3. Certifying Copies of Documents: They can certify copies of original documents, such as birth certificates and passports, to verify their authenticity.
4. Attesting to Signatures: A document signer attests to the authenticity of signatures on documents like contracts, wills, and powers of attorney.
5. Taking Acknowledgments: They can take acknowledgments, a formal declaration by the signer that they are voluntarily signing the document.
Types of Notaries
1. Traditional Notaries: They operate in an office setting and provide services to the public, typically charging a fee.
2. Mobile Notaries: These professionals travel to the client’s location to provide services, often used for real estate transactions and hospital visits.
3. Online Notaries: Online notaries conduct notarial acts remotely using audiovisual technology, verifying the signer’s identity and witnessing document signings online.
Documents They Can Sign
The commissioner can sign a variety of documents, including:
1. Real Estate Documents: They can sign documents related to real estate transactions, such as deeds and mortgages.
2. Legal Documents: A document signer can sign legal documents, including contracts, wills, and powers of attorney.
3. Financial Documents: They can sign financial documents like loan documents and promissory notes.
Tools They Use
Notaries use several tools, including:
1. Notary Seal: A stamp or embossing tool used to imprint the notary’s official seal on documents.
2. Notary Journal: A record-keeping book where notaries document details of each notarial act they perform.
3. Notary Certificate: A pre-printed statement is attached to a document to indicate the notary has witnessed the signing.
Conclusion
Notaries play a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity and legality of documents. They verify identities, witness signings, and administer oaths, protecting the integrity of legal transactions and preventing fraud.
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