Online / remote notarization
Have a document notarized or commissioned over a secure video session with an Ontario commissioner.
Can I get a document notarized online in Ontario?
Yes — for eligible documents.O. Reg. 431/20
Oaths, affirmations and statutory declarations can be commissioned by video. Certified copies, signature witnessing and Wills or Powers of Attorney cannot — we confirm which applies before you book.
- Video appointment
- Government photo ID
- Often same day
- Sent to your dashboard
How it works with enotarypublic
You meet an authorized Ontario commissioner over secure video, confirm your identity on camera, take the oath or affirmation, and sign during the session. Nothing is signed in advance.
Some documents are done in person: Certified true copies, signature witnessing and Wills or Powers of Attorney need an in-person appointment. We confirm which route your document takes before you book — you never pay for the wrong one.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What is this service?
Online (remote) notarization lets you meet an Ontario commissioner or notary by live video instead of in person. You verify your identity on camera, swear or affirm your document, and it is signed and sealed electronically — with the same effect as an in-person appointment for documents where remote commissioning is permitted.
Common uses
- Affidavits and statutory declarations
- OSAP and student financial forms
- Consent and sponsorship letters
- Business and administrative declarations
How it works
- 1
Choose your service
Pick the service and see the full price with HST.
- 2
Verify by video
Show your photo ID to the commissioner on camera.
- 3
Swear & sign
Take the oath or affirmation and sign electronically.
- 4
Download
Receive the sealed PDF with an audit certificate.
What you’ll need
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- The unsigned document (PDF or DOCX)
- A device with a working camera and internet
Included
- 10-minute secure video conference
- Commissioner completes and signs the jurat
- Audit certificate included
- $19.95 per additional seal
General information only — this is not legal advice. Whether a document can be completed online depends on the specific document and the receiving institution; we confirm this before you book.
Common online / remote notarization situations
Online / remote notarization — common questions
Which documents can be notarized online in Ontario?▾
Oaths, affirmations and statutory declarations can be commissioned by video under O. Reg. 431/20, where the document is eligible. Certified true copies, general signature witnessing, and Wills or Powers of Attorney require an in-person appointment.
Do I sign the document before the session?▾
No. You sign during the video session, on camera, after the commissioner confirms your identity. Bring the document completed but unsigned.
What equipment do I need?▾
A device with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and valid government-issued photo ID. No printer, scanner or software install is required.
Is a remotely commissioned document treated the same as in person?▾
For documents where remote commissioning is permitted, it has the same effect as an in-person appointment. Whether a specific court, government office or institution accepts it is their decision — we flag known requirements before you book.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.