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Professional notary services tailored to medical needs

Patient privacy matters when notarizing medical documents. We commission or witness your completed forms consistent with Ontario’s PHIPA and PIPEDA β€” we do not complete the clinical portion or give medical or legal advice.

When notarizing medical documents it is important to respect patient privacy and comply with applicable Canadian and U.S. laws β€” such as PHIPA and PIPEDA in Canada and HIPAA in the United States. The exact documents vary by situation; these are common medical documents that may require notarization or commissioning.

Personal-care POA

Power of Attorney for Personal Care

Designates a substitute decision-maker to make personal-care and treatment decisions on your behalf if you become mentally incapable. Witnessing is completed in the session.

Req: signed before 2 witnesses

Start POA β†’
End-of-life wishes

Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will)

Sets out your preferences for treatment, resuscitation and end-of-life care so they are on record. General information only, not medical or legal advice.

Req: sworn or affirmed

Start directive β†’
PHIPA / PIPEDA consent

Release of Medical Information

Authorizes release of your health records to a named provider, family member or insurer, consistent with PHIPA and PIPEDA in Ontario.

Req: valid photo ID

Start release β†’
Treatment authorization

Consent for Treatment

Grants permission for a specific medical procedure or treatment. We commission or witness your completed form; the clinical portion is completed by your provider.

Req: signed in session

Start consent β†’
Records authorization

Privacy / health-information authorization

Authorizes disclosure of protected health information to a named person or entity, under PHIPA / PIPEDA in Canada.

Req: valid photo ID

Start authorization β†’
Sworn statement

Medical Affidavit

A sworn statement of medical facts or circumstances, often used as evidence in a legal or benefits matter.

Req: sworn or affirmed

Start affidavit β†’
Benefit support

Disability Certification

Supports access to benefits or accommodations β€” CPP-D, insurers or workplace. We commission the sworn portion; the medical section is completed by your practitioner.

Req: practitioner section completed

Start certification β†’
Care & device leases

Medical Equipment Rental Agreement

A contract setting out the terms of renting home dialysis, oxygen or mobility equipment. We witness or notarize the signed agreement.

Req: all parties present

Start agreement β†’
Parental delegation

Medical Consent for Minors

Lets a caregiver, grandparent or chaperone consent to treatment for a minor when a parent or guardian is not present.

Req: parent or guardian ID

Start consent β†’
Payment terms

Medical Billing & Payment Agreement

Sets out the financial responsibilities and payment terms for medical services between patient and provider.

Req: signed by both parties

Start agreement β†’

Prepared to Ontario healthcare standards

Medical affidavits and powers of attorney for personal care are completed consistent with the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 and the Health Care Consent Act, 1996. Acceptance is always up to the receiving hospital or institution.

We commission or notarize your completed document and administer the oath or affirmation where needed. We do not provide medical or legal advice, and we cannot complete a healthcare provider’s clinical portion for you. Acceptance is always up to the receiving institution.

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