Notary Public
Notary Public in Aurora, Ontario
Barbarian Law® provides notary public services in Aurora, Ontario at $75 + HST per document: certified true copies of ID and documents, statutory declarations, notarization of signatures, and commissioning of oaths and affidavits. Every notarial act is performed in person at 14981 Yonge Street by a lawyer who is a member of the Law Society of Ontario — online notarization is not permitted anywhere in Ontario.
Documents notarized, certified, and commissioned by a lawyer — not a kiosk. Certified true copies of ID and documents, statutory declarations, and oaths for $75 + HST per document. Located at 14981 Yonge Street (Upstairs), Aurora.
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Certified True Copies of ID
Passports, driver’s licences, PR cards, and citizenship documents certified as true copies of the original — accepted by banks, government offices, and foreign authorities.
Certified Copies of Documents
Degrees, transcripts, corporate records, marriage and birth certificates, and other originals certified for institutional or cross-border use.
Statutory Declarations
Declarations for immigration, insurance claims, name discrepancies, common-law status, lost documents, and OSAP — drafted if needed, then commissioned on the spot.
Notarization of Signatures
Witnessing and notarizing signatures on consents to travel, invitation letters, powers of attorney, foreign documents, and agreements.
Commissioning of Oaths & Affidavits
Affidavits and sworn statements for court filings, land transactions, and administrative matters, commissioned in office.
Documents for Use Abroad
Notarization of documents destined for foreign jurisdictions. Note: apostilles themselves are issued by Ontario’s Official Document Services, not by notaries — we prepare the document for that step.
Can It Be Done Online?
This is the most common question, and the answer depends entirely on which act your document actually needs. The two get used interchangeably in conversation and are treated very differently in law.
Notarial acts
Certified true copies, notarized signatures, and documents bound for an apostille require physical attendance. Ontario’s Notaries Act requires it, and the Law Society of Ontario confirmed on 26 February 2025 that online notary services are not permitted in the province.
Any service advertising remote notarization in Ontario is either describing commissioning — a different act — or offering something Ontario does not recognize.
Commissioning oaths & declarations
Affidavits and statutory declarations can be commissioned by video conference under O. Reg. 431/20, with electronic signature and seal. Physical attendance is not required.
If your document needs to be sworn or declared rather than certified, it can very likely be handled without you travelling to Aurora.
If you are not sure which one your document requires — the requesting organization’s wording is often ambiguous — send it over before booking and you will get a straight answer, at no charge, rather than a wasted trip.
Why a Lawyer-Notary
In Ontario, every lawyer is a notary public, but not every notary is a lawyer. The difference matters when a document is rejected: a lawyer can tell you why, fix the underlying problem, and draft what’s actually needed — a statutory declaration, an affidavit, a consent — rather than just stamping what you brought in.
It also matters for wills. Ontario requires that where a will or power of attorney is witnessed remotely, one of the two witnesses be a licensed lawyer or paralegal — something a notary-only service cannot provide, whatever else it offers.
At Barbarian Law®, notarization is handled by Karim Eshqoor, a member of the Law Society of Ontario. If your matter turns out to need more than a stamp, you’re already sitting across from someone who can handle it.
How It Works
Bring the original and your ID
Bring the original document, one piece of government-issued photo ID, and do not sign anything in advance — signatures must be witnessed.
Signed and sealed in office
Most notarizations are completed in a single short visit. Book an appointment to avoid waiting; walk-ins may be available.
Pay $75 + HST per document
One flat published fee. What you see is what you pay — no surprises at the counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a document notarized online in Ontario?
No. Ontario’s Notaries Act requires physical attendance for notarial acts, and the Law Society of Ontario confirmed on 26 February 2025 that online notary services are not permitted in the province. Certified true copies and notarized signatures must be done in person. Commissioning an affidavit or statutory declaration is a separate act and can be done by video — see the next question.
What is the difference between notarizing and commissioning?
Notarizing certifies a document or a signature — a certified true copy of a passport, for example. Commissioning administers an oath or declaration, making a statement sworn or solemnly declared. The distinction matters because commissioning can be done by video conference under O. Reg. 431/20, while notarial acts require attending in person. If the organization requesting your document has not made clear which it needs, send the wording over before booking.
What do I need to bring to a notary appointment?
The original document, one piece of valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s licence, or PR card), and any instructions from the organization requesting the notarization. Do not sign the document beforehand — your signature must be witnessed in office.
Can you certify a true copy of my passport or PR card?
Yes. Bring the original; a photocopy is made and certified in office. Certified true copies of ID are routinely required by banks, IRCC, foreign consulates, and universities.
Can you draft a statutory declaration for me?
Yes. Because notarization here is done by a lawyer, the declaration can be drafted, corrected, or adapted to the receiving organization’s requirements — not just commissioned as-is.
Do I need an appointment for notary services?
Booking is recommended to avoid waiting, and walk-ins may be available. Appointments can be booked online through the contact page.
How much do notary services cost?
$75 + HST per document — the fee is published right here so there’s no runaround. Bringing several documents? Each is $75 + HST, and larger batches can be quoted in writing before you come in.
Do you handle apostilles?
No — apostilles are issued by government, not by lawyers or notaries. For a document notarized in Ontario, the apostille comes from Ontario’s Official Document Services in Toronto. Federally issued documents — citizenship certificates, RCMP record checks, IRCC documents — go to Global Affairs Canada instead. What we do is the first step: notarizing your document so it is ready for whichever office applies, and telling you which one that is.
Do you notarize documents for use in another country?
Yes. Documents destined for foreign jurisdictions are notarized to meet the receiving country’s formal requirements. Note that if an apostille is required, that’s a separate government step we don’t handle — see the apostille question above.
Need Something Notarized?
Book online, or call (647) 290-3565. 14981 Yonge Street (Upstairs), Aurora.
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