Online Notary Public

“Welcome to our Online Notary Services. This section outlines what services we offer, how the process works, and what you need to prepare before getting started. You’ll also find important legal disclaimers and what documents are accepted or excluded.”

🔷 Commonly Notarized Documents at BF Legal Services

We handle a wide range of documents eligible for remote notarization under Ontario law, including:

🔷 Identity & Civil Status

• 🔷 Statutory Declarations
• 🔷 Affidavits (any type), including OSAP Affidavits
• 🔷 Declaration Affirming Parentage
• 🔷 Single Status Certificate
• 🔷 Common Law Status Affidavits
• 🔷 Residency Document
• 🔷 Pension Purpose Attestations (confirmation of being alive and residency)

🔷 Government Forms & Applications

• 🔷 ServiceOntario / Ministry of Finance Documents, such as:
  • Sworn Statement for the Transfer of a Used Vehicle in Ontario
  • Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle
• 🔷 Delayed Birth Registration Forms
• 🔷 Application to Amend Birth Registration
• 🔷 Legal Name Change Application
• 🔷 Statutory Declaration to Correct an Error in Registration
• 🔷 Election to Change Name of a Child Under Age 12

🔷 Family & Travel

• 🔷 Consent Letter for Children Traveling Abroad (Travel Consent Letter)
• 🔷 Separation Agreements / Divorce Agreements
• 🔷 Special Invitations for Family Overseas

🔷 Legal & Construction

• 🔷 CCDC 9A – Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor

🔷 Immigration & Licences

• 🔷 Permanent Residency Card Applications (Federal)
• 🔷 Municipal Information Form (MIF) for liquor licence

🔷 Insurance & Healthcare

🔷 Affidavit Waiving Vaccinations Based on Religious Grounds

🔷 Insurance Claims

Not Available for Remote Notarization

These documents must be signed in-person and cannot be notarized online in Ontario under the Electronic Commerce Act, 2000:

🔷 Documents Requiring In-Person Signing

• 🔷 Last Will & Testament — Requires virtual witnessing with wet ink signature on camera
• 🔷 Power of Attorney — Requires virtual witnessing with wet ink signature on camera
• 🔷 Trusts (including Testamentary Trusts)
• 🔷 Negotiable Instruments (e.g., cheques, promissory notes, loan agreements)
• 🔷 Payment Bonds or Letters of Credit

🔷 Documents Excluded by Law

• 🔷 Documents of Title (e.g., bills of sale, deeds)
  Excluding contracts of carriage per Section 31, Electronic Commerce Act
• 🔷 Documents prescribed or belonging to a prescribed class under the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 (currently none)

🔷 Passport & Identity Documents

🔷 Single Status Affidavit (in paper form when not eligible for digital submission)

🔷 Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor for a Canadian passport

🔷 Passport Applications (when acting in lieu of a guarantor)

🔷 Lost Passport Declarations

🔷 Certified True Copies of Original Paper Documents

🔷 Identification Documents

Disclaimer for Online Notary Services (BF Legal Services)

Please read before proceeding with your notarization.

BF Legal Services offers Online Notary Services for affidavits, declarations, oaths, and certified true copies in accordance with Ontario’s Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and Ontario Regulation 431/20, which authorize remote commissioning via secure audio-visual technology.

Client Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for confirming whether your document is eligible for online notarization. We recommend verifying this with the receiving agency before booking your appointment.
• Please ensure your documents are complete, accurate, and in the correct format (PDF preferred). Upload unsigned versions—our notary will guide you through the electronic signature process.
• If you’re booking for a will or power of attorney intended for use in Ontario, allow at least one business day to arrange for required witnesses.

Certified True Copies:

Remote certification is available only for digital documents. We cannot notarize hard copies such as passports, licenses, transcripts, or degrees remotely.

Pricing:

• Standard Notarization: $20.00
• Business Documents: $25.00
• Certified True Copies: $20.00
• Add-ons (e.g., Exhibits): $10.00 each
• Additional services (e.g., physical copies, mailing) are available upon request.

Privacy Commitment:

Your identity and documents are securely handled in compliance with legal obligations and our Privacy Policy. We do not share your information without your consent unless required by law.

Legal Notice:

BF Legal Services provides notary services only. We do not offer legal advice or establish a solicitor-client relationship. The selection and completion of your document are solely your responsibility. If uncertain, consult a qualified legal professional.