Is Notarize.ca legit?
Yes, Notarize.ca is legit!
We understand - you want to make sure that Notarize.ca is a recognized and legitimate provider of remote online notarization. In this blog post, we explain why Notarize.ca is legit online notary service and why you can trust and rely upon us to legally notarize your documents.
Is Notarize.ca legal?
Yes, Notarize.ca’s virtual commissioning and e-notary services are legal. Notarize.ca fully complies with the legal requirements for remote commissioning services, which are set out in O Reg 431/20, Administering Oath and Declaration Remotely.
The requirements are:
The notary and the client are able to see, hear and communicate with each other in real time
The notary confirms the identity of the client
The notary adds a modified jurat to the document
The notary ensures that the client understands what is being signed
Our e-signature system meets the security and authentication requirements set out in the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, the Canada Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Are Notarize.ca’s notaries really notaries?
Yes! All of Notarize.ca’s notaries are lawyers or paralegals who are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (“LSO”) and appointed as notaries by the Ministry of the Attorney General. All our notaries are registered with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.
There are a few ways you can verify the status of a Notarize.ca notary:
Look them up in the Law Society of Ontario’s Lawyer and Paralegal Directory, which lists all lawyers and paralegals licensed by the LSO
Contact Official Document Services, which maintains a list of all notaries in the Province of Ontario, and ask them to confirm the status of your notary
Ask your notary to provide you with a copy of their notarial certificate from the Ministry of the Attorney General
Why should I trust Notarize.ca?
We want you to feel confident and secure when you choose Notarize.ca for your notary and commissioning needs. Here are a few reasons why you can trust Notarize.ca:
Experience: Since 2020, we have helped thousands of clients notarize their documents online quickly and easily. Notarize.ca is a leader in providing easy and accessible remote notary services to people across Canada and the world.
Privacy:
We protect all client information in accordance with our Privacy Policy which complies with the Canada Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation
We treat all client information as solicitor-client privileged and will never disclose any information about you to any third party unless you provide us with express permission to do so or we are required to do so by law
Security: We protect your information with bank-level security encryption and ultra-secure payments with Stripe, which is certified PCI Service Provider Level 1
Professionalism: We strive to provide the highest quality virtual notary services while meeting all legal requirements and Law Society of Ontario professional standards for lawyers and paralegals
Don’t just take our word for it. Read reviews from real clients to see why people like you trust Notarize.ca to notarize their documents:
Questions about Notarize.ca?
If you want to know more about Notarize.ca and what makes us your #1 choice for remote notary services, contact us today. We are here to help!