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Notary and Apostille Services

Professional and Affordable Notarial Services

At Garro Law Group, we offer a comprehensive range of professional, reliable, and affordable notarial services. Whether you need notarizations, commissioning of oaths, statutory declarations, marriage services abroad, certified true copies, or other document-related services, we are here to help.

Many of the documents notarized by Garro Law Group are intended for use internationally. These documents can be apostilled through Global Affairs Canada and Ontario Official Documents Services to ensure they are valid outside of Canada.

In Ontario, all lawyers are also notaries public. As a notary public, we hold all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits and are authorized to verify the authenticity of signatures, marks, and document copies.

Our Notary and Commissioner Services Include:

  • Notarizations and Commissioner of Oath Services:

    • Affidavits

    • Consent letters for children traveling abroad

    • Contracts

    • Court forms

    • Custodianship declarations

    • Estate documents

    • Letters of invitation

    • Name change applications

    • Powers of attorney (exceptions apply)

    • Professional corporation renewal declarations

    • Professional examination applications

    • Professional licensure applications

    • Proof of loss forms for insurance claims

    • Real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage documents

    • Solemn declarations

    • Statutory declaration of common-law union (form IMM 5904)

    • Statutory declaration of legal marriage

    • Statutory declaration of progress payment distribution by contractor

    • Sworn statement for a family gift of a used vehicle (Ontario)

    • Sworn statement for the transfer of a used vehicle (Ontario)

    • Trust documents

  • Certified True Copies:

    • Academic transcripts

    • Assignments of intellectual property

    • Birth certificates

    • Change of name documents

    • Citizenship cards

    • College and university transcripts

    • Contracts and commercial agreements

    • Copyright registrations

    • Corporate documents

    • Death certificates

    • Degrees and diplomas

    • Driver’s licenses

    • Letters and notes

    • Marriage certificates

    • Miscellaneous identity documents

    • Passports

    • Permanent resident cards

    • Police record checks / clearance letters

    • Professional certificates

    • Trade-mark registrations

Authentication and Legalization for International Use

Certain foreign governments and organizations require Canadian documents to undergo a verification process before they can be used internationally. This process consists of two main steps: Authentication and Legalization.

  • Authentication: The Canadian government verifies the signature and seal of the notary public. In Ottawa, you can have your documents authenticated at Global Affairs Canada free of charge.

  • Legalization: After authentication, documents must be legalized by the embassy or consulate of the country where they will be used. Contact the relevant embassy for details on procedures, fees, and processing times.

Global Affairs Canada now offers an Apostille service for a wide variety of documents, streamlining the process significantly.

Common Documents Eligible for Apostille:

  • Adoption Records

  • Affidavits

  • Agent Authorization Letters

  • Assignments

  • Birth Certificates

  • CPP Certificates

  • Commercial Invoices

  • Certificate of Free Sale

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Corporate Documents

  • Court Documents

  • Death Certificates

  • Degree and Diploma Transcripts

  • Divorce Certificates

  • Health Canada Certificates

  • Medical Device Licenses

  • International Trade Certificates

  • Marriage Certificates

  • Passports

  • Police Checks

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Property Deeds

  • Teacher’s Certificates

Appointment Requirements:

Appointments are necessary for the following document types:

  • Separation Agreements

  • Wills

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Real Estate Transactions

  • Certified True Copies

Please ensure that you have government-issued photo identification with you for verification.

For a consultation, please call Garro Law Group at 343-572-4741 or book an appointment online. We are here to assist you.