What Documents Can You Bring to a Notary Public at Staples Canada?
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Key Takeaways
- NotaryPro has partnered with Staples Canada to make Online Notary Services more accessible at participating Staples locations.
- Common documents customers may bring include affidavits, statutory declarations, travel consent letters, invitation letters, certified true copies, and Powers of Attorney.
- These are only a few popular examples. A Notary Public can assist with many other types of documents depending on the service required.
- Customers can visit a participating Staples Business Centre and connect virtually with a licensed NotaryPro professional.
- Many appointments can be completed in approximately seven minutes, with services available seven days a week.
Need a Notary Public but not sure where to start?
NotaryPro has partnered with Staples Canada to make Online Notary Services easier to access across the country. At participating Staples locations, you can connect virtually with a licensed NotaryPro professional to complete eligible signing, commissioning, and witnessing services.
From affidavits and statutory declarations to travel consent letters and Powers of Attorney, there are many different documents a Notary Public can assist with. Below are some of the most common examples—but this is by no means a complete list.
Common Documents You Can Bring to a Notary Public at Staples Canada
The documents below are some of the most common examples customers may need assistance with. However, this is not an exhaustive list. Notary Publics work with many different types of personal, legal, business, financial, and government documents.
The service you require will depend on your document and its intended use, so it’s always important to confirm the requirements of the organization receiving it.
1. Affidavits and Sworn Statements
Affidavits and sworn statements are commonly used for legal, court, insurance, business, and administrative matters.
These documents typically require you to swear or affirm that the information you’ve provided is true. An authorized professional can administer the required oath or affirmation and witness your signature.
Eligible affidavits can be remotely commissioned through NotaryPro’s Online Notary Services at participating Staples locations.
2. Statutory Declarations
Statutory declarations are used when you need to formally declare that certain information is true.
They may be requested by government agencies, employers, financial institutions, educational institutions, or other organizations for a variety of purposes.
Eligible statutory declarations can be remotely commissioned with an authorized NotaryPro professional.
3. Travel Consent Letters
Travelling with a child without both parents or guardians?
A travel consent letter can help demonstrate that the child has permission to travel and may be requested when a child is travelling internationally without one or both parents or legal guardians.
Depending on where you’re travelling and the requirements of the receiving authority, you may be asked to have the document signed or witnessed before a Notary Public.
If you’re preparing for an upcoming trip, confirm the requirements for your destination before completing your document.
4. Invitation Letters
Invitation letters may be used to support visitor visa applications when inviting family members, friends, or other visitors to Canada.
Depending on the requirements of the application or receiving organization, you may be asked to sign your invitation letter before an authorized professional.
Through NotaryPro at Staples Canada, you can connect virtually with a Notary Public to complete eligible signing or commissioning requirements.
5. Certified True Copies
Sometimes an organization doesn’t need your original document but does need confirmation that the copy you’re providing matches it.
A Notary Public may be able to certify a true copy of certain documents, depending on the document and its intended use.
Requirements can vary, so confirm that a certified true copy is what the receiving organization requires before proceeding.
6. Powers of Attorney and Other Legal Documents
Powers of Attorney and other legal documents may have specific signing or witnessing requirements.
Depending on the document, you may need to sign in front of an authorized professional or meet other execution requirements before the document can be used.
Because requirements can vary significantly, make sure you understand what your particular document requires before your appointment.
And That’s Just the Beginning
The examples above represent only some of the documents Canadians commonly bring to a Notary Public.
Depending on your needs, NotaryPro professionals may also assist with other affidavits, declarations, consent forms, business documents, financial documents, government forms, and other documents requiring eligible signing, witnessing, or commissioning services.
If your document isn’t listed here, that doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t help. Check the requirements provided by the organization receiving your document or contact NotaryPro if you’re unsure which service you need.
How NotaryPro at Staples Works
Accessing Online Notary Services at a participating Staples Canada location is simple:
- Visit a participating Staples Canada location and head to the Business Centre.
- Upload your document and identification through NotaryPro’s secure platform.
- Choose an instant appointment or book a time that works for you.
- Connect virtually with a licensed NotaryPro professional to complete the required signing, witnessing, or commissioning process.
- Receive your completed document by email.
Many NotaryPro online appointments can be completed in approximately seven minutes, and services are available seven days a week.
And because you’re already at Staples, you can take care of printing and other document services during the same trip.
Why Staples Canada + NotaryPro?
The partnership brings together Staples Canada’s national retail presence with NotaryPro’s online platform.
Instead of searching for a nearby notary office and coordinating a separate appointment, Canadians can visit a participating Staples location and connect virtually with a NotaryPro professional.
It’s a convenient way to access Online Notary Services while taking care of printing and other document needs in one place.
Access Online Notary Services at Staples Canada
Whether you need to swear an affidavit, commission a statutory declaration, sign a travel consent letter, or complete another eligible document, NotaryPro at Staples Canada provides a convenient way to connect with a Notary Public.
Visit a participating Staples Canada location, head to the Business Centre, and connect virtually with a licensed NotaryPro professional to complete your appointment.
If you’re unsure what your document requires, check with the organization receiving the document before proceeding.