Notarization
What is a Notarization?
A notarization is an official act performed by an impartial Notary Public that renders important documents as trustworthy. The notarization process facilitates trust in a civil society and prevents forged, coerced and incompetently signed documents from overwhelming our court system.
The notarization process often requires the notary to examine the authenticity of a document, witness a signature, and verify the signer’s identity, willingness and intention. For Statutory Declarations and Affidavits the signer will need to swear that they have read and understood the document and that the contents are true. To falsely swear the accuracy of such a document is a criminal offence (perjury) and has the same serious consequences as lying in court.
Some examples of our notarization services include:
Certified True Copies
Affidavits for documents required at a Public Registry within BC
Statutory Declarations
Commissioners of Oath declarations
Insurance loss declarations
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passport Declarations
Letters of invitation for Foreign Travel
Visitor’s Visa Declarations
Authorizations of Minor Child Travel
OUR FEES
Most 1st page notarizations: $40
Additional pages: $15
Notarizations at your home or office: call for a quote
Notes:
These fees are for only notarizing a document — no legal advice is provided about their contents.
Additional fees apply if we need to draft the letter or affidavit that is to be notarized.
NEXT STEPS
The process to get your documents notarized is simple.
CONTACT US: You can access the calendar directly and book an appointment by clicking the button below. You can also email info@notarymatters.ca or call our office at 604.569.2779 to book an appointment.
PREPARE: For certified copies bring the original document. For affidavits and oath declarations do not sign the documents in advance.
BRING PHOTO ID: Most notarizations require us to examine 2 pieces of government issued photo ID.