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Finding a Commissioner of Oaths Near You
5 September 2025
Key Takeaways A commissioner of oaths is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations for legal documents such as Affidavits and Statutory Declarations. Commissioners differ from...
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Guarantors for Canadian Passport & Travel Document Applications
26 July 2025
Key Takeaways A guarantor is often required for first-time Canadian passport applications, expired passports (over 15 years old), and some travel documents, such as refugee or identity...
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Your Guide to the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (Form PPTC 326)
25 July 2025
Key Takeaways The Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (Form PPTC 326) is for non-Canadians applying for travel documents who don’t have a guarantor. This form is typically...
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How to Write an Affidavit
11 July 2025
Key Takeaways An Affidavit is a sworn written statement used as evidence in legal and administrative matters. It requires the affiant (person making the Affidavit) to affirm the...
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Certified True Copy – What is it?
27 June 2025
Key Takeaways Certified true copies are used in place of original documents for legal, immigration, and administrative use to protect against damage or loss. Authorized individuals,...
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Using a Codicil to Update Your Will
1 May 2025
Key Takeaways A Codicil is a legal document you can use to make minor changes to your Will without writing a new one. It must be signed and witnessed like a Will, following the same legal...
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Getting Married Abroad? Proof of Single Status in Canada
30 April 2025
Key Takeaways Canadians may need Single Status Documents to prove they are legally free to marry or relocate abroad. These documents are often required for marriage, immigration processes,...
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Your Guide to an Affidavit for Divorce
25 April 2025
Key Takeaways An Affidavit for Divorce (Form 36) is a legal document required for an uncontested divorce in Ontario. Simple and Joint Divorces are both uncontested. In a simple divorce, one...
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Understanding the Difference Between Notarized & Certified True Copies
4 March 2025
Key Takeaways Notarized documents are the genuine articles signed in the presence of a notary. On the other hand, certified true copies are photocopies that notaries have verified for...
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