A notary public is one who can witness oaths, solemn affirmations, statutory declarations or the signing of affidavits. A notary public may also certify documents to be true copies of the original.In some jurisdictions, a notary public can also draft contracts, promissory notes, wills, mortgages and other legal documents. Almost always, the powers of a notary public in each province are derived from provincial legislation.

For instance, in Ontario a notary public derives his or her authority from the Notaries Act which states: “[a] notary public has and may use and exercise the power of drawing, passing, keeping and issuing all deeds and contracts, charter-parties and other mercantile transactions in Ontario. It also involves attesting to all commercial instruments that may be brought before him or her for public protestation, and otherwise acting as is usual in the office of a notary public and having all the rights, profits and emoluments rightfully appertaining and belonging to the calling of notary public”.

In some jurisdictions, such as a number of provinces, the requirements for becoming a notary public are much more stringent than the above and effectively result in only lawyers being able to provide notary public services.

Just as commissioners of oaths, a notary public may also witness oaths, solemn affirmations and declarations. However, it is not necessary that a notary’s seal be affixed to the document.

Affirmation of an Oath

Where an oath is being witnessed by a notary public or a commissioner of oaths, the deponent is required to confirm the following inquiry: “Do you swear that the contents of this affidavit as subscribed by you are true? So help you God”.

If this type of oath is not preferred, deponents may instead affirm by responding ‘yes’ to: “Do you solemnly affirm and declare that the contents of this affidavit as subscribed by you are true?”

Where a solemn declaration is required instead, the deponent must declare in the positive to the following question: “Do you make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath?”

In every case, the deponent must be physically present before the notary public or commissioner of oaths.

A notary public is a person who can witness oaths, solemn affirmations, the signing of affidavits or statutory declarations. A notary public may also certify documents to be true copies of the original. In some jurisdictions, a notary public can also draft contracts, promissory notes, wills, mortgages and other legal documents. Almost always, the powers of a notary public in each province are derived from provincial legislation. For example: In Ontario, a notary public derives his or her authority from the Notaries Act which states: “[a] notary public has and may use and exercise the power of drawing, passing, keeping and issuing all deeds and contracts, charter-parties and other mercantile transactions in Ontario. It also involves attesting to all commercial instruments that may be brought before him or her for public protestation, and otherwise acting as is usual in the office of a notary public and having all the rights, profits and emoluments rightfully appertaining and belonging to the calling of notary public”. In requirement of a solemn declaration, the deponent must declare in the positive to the following inquiry: “Do you make this solemn declaration conscientiously considering it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath”.

It is mandatory that the deponent be physically present before the notary public or commissioner of oaths.

Passports – Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor for Passport Applications in North York, Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Brampton, Mississaugua, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.

Documents in Support of Passport Applications

Do you need assistance with your application for passport in Canada? You must have an application, passport photo, and copies of required documents,signed by an eligible Guarantor, confirming your identity. If you have a qualified guarantor, then your guarantor should sign your passport application.

In case you do not have a qualified guarantor, a notary public, such as Notarizers can commission a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor for you.

Requirements for a Guarantor according to the Government of Canada:

Guarantor requirements for passport applicants in Canada or the US:

• The guarantor must hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year, on the day you submit your application.
• In the case of a Passport Application in Canada, the guarantor should know you personally for at least two (2) years if you an an adult. In the case of a Passport Application for a Child, the guarantor should have known the parent or legal guardian personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child.
• The guarantor must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older.
• The guarantor should have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for his or her own passport.

 

Guarantor requirements for passport applicants outside Canada or the US:

• The guarantor should have known you personally for at least two (2) years or in the case of a child, the guarantor must have known the parent or legal guardian personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child.
• The guarantor should be living within the jurisdiction of the passport issuing office and be accessible for verification.
• The guarantor should be one of the following: Dentist, Judge, Practicing lawyer, Magistrate, Mayor, Medical doctor, Notary public, Police officer, or a Signing officer of a bank.
• The guarantor must be able to confirm your identity

 

Note:

Retired guarantors are not eligible unless the guarantor’s name still appears on the listing provided to Passport Canada by the relevant association. A relative may act as a guarantor for passport purposes provided he or she meets the specified requirements.

Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor

In case you do not know an eligible Guarantor, you must make a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor.

A Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor is where the individual applying for the passport will swear or declare before, and have signed by, a person authorized by law to administer an oath or solemn affirmation, that the information in their application is authentic.

A notary public, such as Notarizers may administer the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor, as well as certify the applicant’s photo and any supporting documentation. For the purpose of taking affidavits Notarizers need not know the applicant personally before taking the affidavit. All that is required is that the applicant will produce a piece of government issued photo identification.

If you are making a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor, you must still comply with all other requirements when applying for a Passport. This includes the requirement to have your photos certified and to provide documents that support your identity. The individual administering the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor will also certify your photos and, if applicable, certify your supporting documentation.

The Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form (Form PPT 132) is not included in the standard passport application and must be obtained from the passport office directly.

Photographs: As the federal government requires that you have your photographs verified for your Canada passport application, a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits may certify your photographs in case you do not have a guarantor.

Documents confirming identity: In order to support your identity, you are also required to submit certain documents which are either originals or certified copies. If you do not have a guarantor, a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits may certify your copies.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Canadian Passports

We can notarize the statutory declaration (PPTC 203 Form) that must be included in your application for a replacement passport.

New Passports: Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor

If you are applying for a new Canadian passport and do not have a guarantor, our commissioners and notaries public can certify your photographs, copies of supporting documents, and administer the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (PPTC132 Form) required for your passport application.

Do you need assistance with your Canadian passport applications? Book an appointment with Notarizers today for passport services. We can provide you with guaranteed, invaluable help.

Simply fill out the inquiry form from our website’s home page or email us at info@Notarizers.ca with your address and contact information, including email address. We will get back to you with further details of what to send to us.

Fees:

Our prices are very competitive. We charge $40 for first notarization, $15 for each subsequent notarization. The fees reduce based on the number of documents. Our fees range from $8.00 to $40.00 per Notarization, depending on the number of documents you are notarizing.

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