AREAS OF PRACTICE
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
Landlord and Tenant Board
Landlord and Tenant Board
Small Claims Court adjudicates various civil matters and currently has a monetary jurisdiction limit of up to $35,000.00.
Example:
- Breach of contract
- Collection of unpaid loans
- Collection of unpaid invoices
- Dishonoured Cheques
- Enforcement of judgments/Court Orders from the court, Tribunals and Boards across Ontario
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Landlord and Tenant Board
Landlord and Tenant Board
Landlord and Tenant Board
The Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicates and resolves disputes between landlords and tenants.
Example:
- Rent Increases
- Rent Payment Issues
- Terminations
- Maintenance Issues
- Eviction Notices
- Illegal Entries
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example documents that can be NotariZED and/or Commissioned
NOTARY SERVICES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents
- Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Sworn or affirmed statements used for legal, court, or administrative purposes.
- Adoption or Custody Documents
Declarations and consent forms required for family law or international adoption processes.
- Articles of Incorporation
Foundational documents for registering a business as a corporation. Notarized copes may be required for foreign business filings or certain legal processes.
- Certified True Copies
Copies of original documents that a Notary verifies as accurate representations of the originals.
- Consent to Travel Letters
For minors travelling abroad with one parent or someone other than a legal guardian.
- Court Documents
Certain court-related forms and declarations (e.g., affidavits, applications, or consents) often need to be sworn or affirmed before a Notary Public.
- Employee Contracts
Employment agreements that may require notarization for international hires, high-level executive roles, or for submission to foreign entities or governments.
- Employment or Education Verification Letters
When a notarized declaration or certified copy is required by a foreign institution or employer.
- Executorships
Documents appointing an executor to manage and distribute a deceased person's estate. Notarization may be needed to confirm the executor's identity and intent.
- General Wills
A Will outlines how a person's assets should be distributed after death. While Wills are typically witnessed, some individuals choose to have their signatures notarized for extra assurance.
- Invitation Letters for Visa Applications
Often required by foreign visa offices when inviting someone to visit Canada.
- Legal Name Change or Identity Declarations
Supporting documentation for official name or identity changes.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
An MOU is a formal agreement between parties that outlines terms of cooperation. Notarization can help confirm the identity of signatories and the authenticity of the agreement.
- Oaths
A formal sworn statement made before a Notary Public, affirming that the contents of a document or testimony are true.
- Passport & Immigration Documents
Including identity verification and certified true copies for applications.
- Power of Attorney (POA)
Granting authority to someone to act on your behalf for property, financial, or personal care decisions.
- Promissory Note
A legally binding written promise to repay a specified amount of money, either on demand or at a set date. Notarization adds credibility and legal weight.
- Real Estate Documents (for international or out-of-province use)
Some property-related documents, like land transfers or mortgage paperwork, need notarization if used outside Ontario.
- Statutory Declarations of Common-Law Union
Often needed for immigration, benefits, or insurance purposes.
- Trust
Documents establishing a trust — an arrangement where one party holds property for the benefit of another —may require notarization, especially for registration or banking purposes.
- Will and Estate Documents
Includes various legal documents related to estate planning, such as codicils, declarations of intent, and executor appointments, which may need notarization for validation.
COMMISSIONING SERVICES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
- Affidavits
Used in court proceedings or legal matters to confirm facts under oath.
- Application Forms for Government Services
Such as pension benefits, immigration sponsorship, or housing programs
- Lost or Stolen Property Declarations
For replacing lost passports, ID, or official documents.
- Name Change Applications
Declaration forms when applying for a legal name change.
- OSAP Forms (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
Certain verification or declaration forms.
- Professional Certification Forms
For licensing bodies (e.g. nurses, engineers, teachers) that require proof of identity or declarations.
- Single Status Declarations
Used for marriage abroad or proving you're not currently married.
- Statutory Declarations
Formal statements declared to be true, often required for government services, immigration, or insurance.
- Travel Consent Letters For minors travelling without one or both parents/guardians.
- Vehicle Transfer or Ownership Forms
Some vehicle-related forms (e.g. swearing you’re the rightful owner) require commissioning.
Areas We Serve
Toronto, Scarborough , North York, Thornhill, Markham, Mississauga, Ajax, Aurora, Don Mills, Pickering, Whitby,
Oshawa, Vaughan, Woodbridge, East York, Etobicoke, Newmarket and Milton
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