You need a document notarized in Toronto. Maybe it’s a passport copy for a visa application. Maybe it’s a consent letter so your child can travel with a grandparent. Or maybe you just got a new job and need your degree certified before the offer expires. Whatever the reason, you probably have one thing on your mind. How fast can I get this done and how much will it cost?
At ND Paralegal Services, we keep it simple. Our fee for certifying documents is a flat forty-five dollars. No hidden charges. No surprises. And you don’t need an appointment. Just walk in during business hours with your document and your identification, and we will take care of the rest.
Most people searching for a notary in Toronto are not asking what a notary is. They already know they need one. What they really want to know is whether their document will be accepted by the person or institution requesting it. That is the real question. And it is a good one because getting it wrong means starting over.
Let me answer the questions we hear most often.
The first one is always about price. Notary fees in Toronto can range anywhere from thirty to fifty dollars per document, and some places charge extra for things like printing or administering an oath. At ND Paralegal Services, you pay forty-five dollars for certifying a true copy. That is it. Whether it is a passport, a driver’s licence, a birth certificate, or a diploma, the price stays the same.
Now here is something important to understand about how notary fees work. When a document requires more than one person to sign, each signature is treated as a separate notarization. This means if you and your spouse both need to sign the same document in front of the notary, that counts as two notarizations. The fee would be ninety dollars in total, forty-five dollars for each person signing. This is standard practice in the industry because the notary must verify the identity of each signer individually and witness each signature separately. It is not a double charge for the same service. It is simply two separate services performed for two separate people on the same document.
The second question is about timing. People want to know if they can come in today. The answer is yes. We offer walk-in service during business hours. You do not need to book ahead. You do not need to wait for a callback. You can come in, get your document certified, and get on with your day. For anyone dealing with a tight deadline, whether it is an immigration submission or a real estate closing, that kind of convenience matters.
Ontario has both Commissioners of Oaths and Notary Publics, and they do not have the same powers. A Commissioner of Oaths can witness affidavits and administer oaths for documents used within Ontario. But if you need a certified true copy of your passport or your degree, a Commissioner of Oaths cannot help you. That is a job for a Notary Public. The same goes for any document that will be sent outside of Canada. If it is leaving the country, you need a notary.
So what exactly does certifying a true copy mean? It means the notary compares your original document to the photocopy and confirms that the copy is an accurate reproduction of the original. This is different from notarizing a signature, which involves witnessing you sign a document and verifying your identity. Both services are important, and both are things we handle at ND Paralegal Services.
Before you come in, there are a few things you should know. Bring valid government issued photo identification. A driver’s licence, passport, or permanent resident card will work. Do not sign your document beforehand. If your document requires a signature, you must sign it in front of the notary. If you need a certified copy, bring the original physical document. We cannot certify a copy from a photograph on your phone. And bring payment. We accept debit, credit, and cash. The fee is forty-five dollars flat per person signing.
Another question we hear often is about language. Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and many of our clients bring documents in languages other than English. That is not a problem. The notary’s role is to verify your identity and witness your signature, not to translate the content. If the receiving party needs a translation, you will need to arrange that separately through a certified translator.
For those sending documents overseas, there is one more thing to understand. Many countries require an apostille or authentication stamp in addition to notarization. The process usually involves getting the document notarized first, then sending it to Global Affairs Canada or the Ontario government for authentication, and sometimes getting a final stamp from the embassy of the country where the document will be used. It sounds complicated, but we can walk you through it and help you understand what steps you need to take.
Here is a quick recap of what to remember. Bring your government issued photo ID. Do not sign anything until you are in front of the notary. Bring the original document if you need a certified copy. Walk in during business hours. And expect to pay forty-five dollars per person for certifying.
Getting a document notarized in Toronto does not have to be stressful or expensive. At ND Paralegal Services, we have designed our process to be as simple and straightforward as possible. You walk in. We certify your document. You walk out. No appointment. No hidden fees. No confusion.
Visit us at your convenience. Bring your identification and your unsigned document. We will handle the rest.