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Ontario: commissioning online, province-wide.

Eligible oaths, affirmations, affidavits and statutory declarations may be commissioned by real-time two-way audio/video when identity, the modified jurat, precautions and session-record requirements are met. Certified true copies, applying a notarial seal and authenticating signatures/documents for international use route to in-person notarial service.

Framework: Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act; O. Reg. 431/20 (Administering Oath or Declaration Remotely); Notaries Act; Law Society of Ontario rules.

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  • Remote commissioning, not notarization. In Ontario your document is commissioned remotely under O. Reg. 431/20. This is not the same as a notarial act. Certified copies and sealed notarial certificates are completed in person.
  • The receiving organization decides acceptance. Courts, lenders, government offices and other institutions may set their own requirements for remotely commissioned documents. Confirm with them if you are unsure — we never guarantee acceptance.
  • Session record. As required by Ontario's remote commissioning rules, we keep a record of the session including the identification method used, the date and time, and the location of each participant.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Acceptance of any document is always the receiving organization's decision. Prices shown exclude applicable tax unless stated.