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Can a Notary Commission Documents Online?

Key Takeaways

  • Online notary services are legal and accessible in Canada, including in Ontario and British Columbia.
  • The process of online commissioning involves meeting a notary online, verifying your ID, electronically signing your documents, and obtaining a secure PDF copy in your email.
  • Using an online notary service is beneficial because it’s a convenient and expertly administered service that boasts high-level security.
  • Documents processed by NotaryPro are recognized by most recipients and they will vouch for your electronic signature if necessary.
  • The legal framework for online notary services is growing in Canada and the United States.
It’s 2020 and the answer is: yes. Remote online notary solutions are now available in Canada and indeed across North America. NotaryPro is proud to be Canada’s first and leading remote online notary service.

How do online notary services work?

It’s simple, fast, and secure. When you meet with a NotaryPro online, first your ID will be reviewed and then your document will be electronically signed and digitally commissioned. Trust us – it is fast!

You will instantly receive a PDF copy of your e-signed document via email. This file contains a new detailed document history page, which includes a record of the encrypted electronic signature process. It is the security you expect in 2020.

What are the advantages of commissioning documents remotely?

First, you can stay in the safety and security of your home or office and book an appointment at any time that works for you. You do not need to put on a mask, and you certainly do not need to get out of your sweatpants.

Secondly, when you use a remote online notary service such as Notary Pro’s leading virtual notary public platform, you benefit from having the expertise of Notary Pro’s lawyer notaries guiding you every step of the way.

Third, your electronic signature is encrypted, and your digitally commissisoned document is as legal and legitimate as a real pen and paper document.

Finally, times have changed rapidly. You can trust the seal of every NotaryPro notary public will be accepted by almost any recipient today. While we cannot 100% guarantee anything, we stand behind our electronically signed and digitally commissioned documents and will vouch for your e-signature with any recipient.

But are remote online commissioning services legal?

Yes. The laws governing remote commissioning services (sometimes called virtual notary services, electronic notary services, or digital notary services) are fairly new and emerging in many provinces in Canada and states across the United States.

In Ontario, the remote online notary process is permitted by Ontario Regulation 431/20 and electronic signatures are permitted under the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act. In British Columbia, the BC Ministry of the Attorney General has permitted virtual commissioning. More provinces are coming onboard every month.

In the United States, the State of Virginia became the first state to legalize electronic notaries, and remains the leading state for online notary solutions. Many states have legalized electronic notarization as well.

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NotaryPro provides in-person, virtual commissioning and virtual witnessing services in compliance with the laws and regulations of Ontario, Canada. Our services are performed by licensed legal professionals, including commissioners for taking affidavits and other authorized professionals, who are duly authorized to administer oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations in accordance with the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act (Ontario) and related provincial legislation.

Online or remote notarization is not yet explicitly regulated under Ontario law. As a result, NotaryPro does not provide online notarial services, including the digital notarization of documents. Any references on our platform to terms such as ""notary,"" ""online notary,"" ""notarize online,"" or similar expressions are used strictly in an informal and descriptive manner. These references relate exclusively to our legally recognized remote/virtual commissioning and virtual witnessing services, which are distinct from notarial acts.

NotaryPro is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal opinions. While we facilitate virtual commissioning and virtual witnessing services, we do not offer legal guidance on the validity, enforceability, or acceptance of documents by third parties.

If you require legal advice regarding the execution, validity, or use of a document, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified lawyer or other legal professionals. Additionally, before proceeding with virtual commissioning, virtual witnessing, or electronic document execution, it is advisable to verify acceptance with the intended recipient(s), such as courts, government agencies, or other institutions.