Notary public near me

Searching for a notary near you usually means you have a document that needs a notary’s signature and seal, and you’d like it done soon. Here’s what a notary can do for you, how meeting one online compares with going to an office, and what to have ready either way.

What a notary public can do for you

• Witness your signature and confirm your identity
• Administer oaths and affirmations, for affidavits and statutory declarations
• Certify copies of documents you received digitally, with a certified true copy
• Notarize letters, like a travel consent letter or a letter of invitation
• Sign declarations for government forms, like a passport application without a guarantor or a common-law declaration

In person or online?

You have two ways to see a notary today.

At an office. You find a notary or law office with an opening, travel there, wait your turn and sign on paper. It works, but it often means taking time off work, and prices vary from office to office.

Online. You meet a real notary public on a secure video call from your phone, tablet or computer. You sign electronically, the notary applies a digital seal, and you download your document right away. There’s no drive, no waiting room, and the price is posted up front.

When online is the better fit

• You want it done today, without taking time off
• You live far from an office, or don’t have a way to get there
• Several people need to sign, from different places
• The office asking for the document accepts a digital copy

When you need to see a notary in person

Most offices in Canada accept documents notarized online. The big exception is documents going abroad that need an apostille: Global Affairs Canada and Ontario’s Official Documents Services only accept documents notarized in person, with a physical stamp and a wet-ink signature. A few other offices also insist on an original ink signature. If your document is going outside Canada, or you’re not sure, ask the office that requested it before you book.

What to have ready

• Your document, unsigned. You sign in front of the notary.
• Valid government-issued photo ID, like a passport or driver’s licence
• For a certified true copy, the digital document as you received it, and your login for the account it came from
• A device with a camera and microphone, ideally somewhere quiet

How it works with Notaring

1. Book a time that suits you and upload your document and a valid photo ID.
2. Meet a notary on a secure two-way video call and confirm your identity.
3. Sign electronically. The notary applies their digital seal and you download your document right away.

Pricing starts at $20. Book your appointment and skip the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Is online notarization legal?

Yes. Notarizing a document by video is permitted, and the notarial certificate records where you and the notary were at the time. Read more about online notarization.

How fast can I see a notary?

Pick any available time when you book, often the same day. The call itself usually takes just a few minutes.

How much does a notary cost?

With Notaring, a session starts at $20 for one document, and a certified true copy is $22. See all prices on our pricing page.

Can I use Notaring from anywhere in Canada?

In many cases, yes. We meet you by video wherever you are. If your document is going to an office in another province, check with them that they accept it.