Online Notary Services for Canadians Abroad
A few options are available to Canadians who need documents notarized while abroad.
One option is to contact the Canadian embassy, consulate, or high commission in the country where you are located. Many of these diplomatic missions have notaries or commissioners for oaths or affidavits on staff who can notarize documents for Canadians. There is usually a fee for this service. There may also be long wait times to book an appointment.
Another option is to find a local notary [public to notarize Canadian documents.. This may require some research to find a notary public who can provide this service. However, in many countries, local notaries may not be willing to notarize Canadian documents with which they are unfamiliar.
Finally, you can contact an online notary public service such as Notarize.ca. These services can notarize documents electronically and you can either download the document or have the hard copy document sent to you by email after the completion of the appointment. Online notary services like Notarize.ca are often the easiest and most convenient option for Canadians abroad.
What is an Online Notary Service?
Online notary services are also called e-notarization, virtual notarization, remote commissioning or virtual commissioning.
It is the process for notarizing oaths, affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents using technology like web conferencing instead of meeting with a notary in person.
Like traditional notaries , online notary services can notarize documents like affidavits, statutory declarations and government documents, and can also certify true copies of originals.
How Can Downtown Notary Help?
Downtown Notary is proud to offer online notary services through Notarize.ca. With Notarize.ca, you can enjoy all of the benefits of Downtown Notary's easy and convenient notary services wherever you are.
How Do Notarize.ca’s E-Notary Services Work?
Notarize.ca’s online notarization is simple and straightforward:
Step 1: Create your secure Notarize.ca account and book your online notary appointment
Step 2: Meet your notary professional by video and sign your document electronically
Step 3: Pay securely by credit card and download your notarized documents in seconds. If you require the hard copy version, we can mail that to any address.
Can I Use Notarize.ca’s Services Outside of Canada?
Yes! You can use Notarize.ca’s remote online notarization services from anywhere in the world. This makes it easy for Canadians to get their documents notarized quickly and easily when they are traveling or living outside of Canada.
What Documents Can Notarize.ca Notarize Online?
Notarize.ca’s online notaries can notarize most types of documents. Some of the most common documents that Canadians have notarized while abroad include:
- Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) forms
- Degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce documents
- Adoption papers
- Citizenship papers
- Passport applications
- Power of attorney
- Affidavits
- Statutory declarations
Generally speaking, if you need a document notarized while you are outside of Canada, an online Notary Public service such as Notarize.ca can likely help you.
Are Notarize.ca’s Virtual Notary Services Safe and Secure?
Yes. Your privacy is our top priority. We keep your information safe with rigorous privacy standards and best-in-class security infrastructure. 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. All of our notaries are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and we comply with the professional regulations for protecting your information.
Questions?
If you have questions about notary services, we’re here to help. Contact us at info@downtown-notary.ca or call us at 647-799-3531.
