NotaryPro Brings Trusted Online & In-Person Notary Services to Québec
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Key Takeaways
- NotaryPro offers online and in-person notary services across Québec, making notary public services fast, convenient and accessible.
- Québec clients can meet with a notary online to sign documents in under 7 minutes.
- NotaryPro has partnerered with Reseau to provide its online notary solution.
- Québec notaries can draft legal documents, assist with mediations, and provide legal advice under the Civil Law system.
- Clients can choose between online notary or in-person services to suit their preferences and needs.
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve brought our convenient online and in-person notary services to Québec!
Whether you’re a business or an individual in Québec, you can now enjoy Canada’s top-rated notary solution. Québec clients can secure online notary services for their documents in under 7 minutes — making the process quick, accessible, and super easy. Here, we’ll dive into what our expansion into Québec means for you and how it’ll revolutionize Québec’s notary game.
The Convenience of Online Notary Services in Québec
Imagine meeting with a notary before you finish your beverage. That’s the magic of NotaryPro’s virtual notary service, powered by its intuitive, easy-to-use online notary platform.
Online notary public solutions also offer unparalleled convenience, empowering Québec clients to have completed documents from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. This means you can attend a notary appointment from the convenience of your home or office. Our online notary platform is easy to use, so you can upload documents and book an appointment in minutes.
Most importantly, our trusted platform keeps your personal information protected. Our state-of-the-art security technologies safeguard the integrity of online notary services. NotaryPro uses identity verification, document integrity protocols, secure communication, and audit trails to protect our clients’ privacy.
How Online Notary Services Work in Québec
Online signing is easy, safe, and convenient. If your document is ready for online notary service, simply book a virtual notary appointment through our secure portal. If you need to create a document first, check out our free AI legal document creator! We offer fillable templates for the most popular legal documents to save you time.
Once your document is ready, you can book your appointment. During the appointment, a notary will ensure that you understand and can attest to what you’re signing, and witness your signature. Your notary will also confirm your identity and that the information in your document provided is true.
After the signing, the notary will affix a seal onto your document to indicate that it has been sworn or affirmed. Whether you need to have your document commissioned or witnessed — our notaries have you covered.
Notarization and Commissioning has the same impact as swearing to tell the truth under oath in court. It prevents fraud and is mandatory in most provinces for certain agreements, statutory declarations, affidavits, and more.
Check out the video below to discover how easy online signing can be!
NotaryPro’s In-Person Notary Services in Québec
If you prefer or require a face-to-face notary appointment in Québec, we’ve got you covered! We’ve partnered with the renowned organization, Réseau Notaires, to bring our in-person notary services to multiple locations across the province. We’re combining Québec’s brightest legal minds with NotaryPro’s exceptional reputation, technology, and client service.
Québec Notaries vs. Notaries in Other Provinces
You may be surprised to learn that not all notaries are created equally in Canada. Notaries in Québec play a more comprehensive role than notaries in other Canadian provinces.
Québec follows a Civil Law system, while the rest of Canada adheres to a Common Law system. The duties of a notary public differ in each of the two systems. Here, we’ll give you a rundown of how Québec notaries compare to their Ontario counterparts.
Duties a Notary Can Perform: Québec vs. Ontario
In Québec, a notary has more legal authority than an Ontario notary does; Québec notaries go through a different educational program than their Ontario peers.
In Québec, you must have a Master of Laws in Notarial Law. You must also complete a training program to be admitted to the Chambre des notaires du Québec. In Ontario, a lawyer or paralegal in good standing with the Ontario Law Society can be appointed as a notary public. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the duties a notary can perform in Québec compared with Ontario.
In Ontario, a notary can:
- act as a commissioner of oaths
- not draft legal documents for clients (unless they’re a lawyer)
- not assist with cases or mediations (unless they’re a lawyer)
- not provide legal advice to clients (unless they’re a lawyer)
In Québec, a notary can:
- not act as a commissioner of oaths
- assist with non-contested cases and mediation
- typically draft the legal documents they notarize
- provide legal advice to clients (for property law, estate planning, family law, and more)
A Notary’s Seal: Québec vs Ontario
A Québec notary’s signature and seal carries a different meaning than those of an Ontario notary’s. Typically, Canadian notaries outside of Québec primarily focus on verifying signatures and witnessing documents. That said, Québec notaries perform some additional duties.
In Québec, a notary’s seal indicates that:
- the notary was involved in creating the document
- the notary followed all applicable laws, regulations and rules
- the notary ensured there was no bias during the preparation of the document
In Ontario, a notary’s seal means that:
- they have verified the identity of the person signing the document
- the signer has signed the document in the notary’s presence
- the signer was of sound mind while signing, and understood what they had signed
- the signer is telling the truth
Unmatched Notary Services in Québec and Beyond
NotaryPro is proud to offer its seamless notary solutions across Canada, from coast to coast. Our expansion to Québec represents a critical milestone in our mission to provide all Canadians with accessible, easy-to-use, and fast notary options.
Now that our services are officially available in Québec, preparing your essential documents has never been easier. Whether you’re an individual or business located in Québec, you can obtain critical legal documents online in under 7 minutes.