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07 May

Invitation Letters

Our office can assist with writing invitation letters; however, you are encouraged to write them yourselves, not just to save fees, but because it’s the government’s preference. Requirements are found at www.canada.ca. Select the Travel t...

06 May

Notarization and Legal Advice

Please be aware that the notarization process does not involve legal advice. A notary seal is intended to verify a signer’s identity and to witness signatures. Questions about the contents and meaning of the document should be directed to a law...

06 May

Notary Public vs. Commissioner of Oaths

A commissioner for taking affidavits may swear affidavits and administer other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations. A notary public has all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits, plus the ability to verify that signatures, marks an...

02 May

Richmond Hill Clerk’s Office

The Richmond Hill Clerk’s Office at the Town of Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, has a commissioner of oaths on site, but no notary public. Documents requiring a notary public can be brought here, a couple of blocks ...

05 Feb

Foreign Language Documents

A document in any language can be notarized as long as the signer understands it. The notary public does not need to read it or understand it. At MarkhamNotary, notarizations are written in English.