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Remote commissioner of oaths work in Ottawa

Ottawa clients often deal with federal departments and documents for use abroad, and many prefer to be served in French. Bilingual commissioners and notaries are especially welcome to serve Ottawa clients by video.

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  • Built for O. Reg. 431/20
  • No minimum hours
  • Paid within 24 hours
  • Verified before your first client

Ottawa · National Capital Region

What Ottawa clients need commissioned

Every request is screened for eligibility before it reaches your queue.

  • Documents for use abroad

    Affidavits and declarations that will be authenticated or apostilled for use outside Canada.

  • Federal program declarations

    Statutory declarations requested by federal departments and agencies, including for immigration and benefits.

  • French-language sessions

    Ontario clients who want their session in French — list French when you apply to be matched with them.

How it works

Apply, onboard, accept, earn

No appointment reaches you until verification is complete.

  1. Apply

    Apply online with your credential, the services you offer Ottawa clients and when you are available.

  2. Onboard

    We verify your standing and insurance, then set up your workspace, seal and stamp.

  3. Accept

    Requests from Ottawa and across Ontario arrive with an alert. The first professional to accept gets the appointment.

  4. Earn

    Complete the appointment and get paid by Interac e-Transfer within 24 hours.

Remote only

How you serve Ottawa clients by video

Commission affidavits, statutory declarations, oaths and affirmations by secure video under O. Reg. 431/20. The workspace checks ID on camera, confirms the signer is in Ontario and drafts the remote jurat for you. Requests that need an in-person visit are screened out before they reach your queue.

If you can commission in French, list it: French-language requests are matched only with professionals who list French.

The professional workspace during a remote session with a Ottawa client: video, the affidavit and the checklist

Who can join

Who can apply in Ottawa

In Ontario a commissioner of oaths is officially a commissioner for taking affidavits. We verify the authority you already hold.

  • Ontario lawyers (LSO licensees)
  • Licensed paralegals (LSO licensees)
  • Appointed notaries public
  • Appointed commissioners for taking affidavits

What you need to apply

  • Your Law Society of Ontario number, or your notary / commissioner appointment details
  • Proof of professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance
  • A computer with a webcam, microphone and a reliable internet connection
  • A private, quiet space for sessions
See the full guide for Ontario professionals →

FAQ

Working in Ottawa: common questions

Can't find your answer? Contact our team.

Yes. List French as a language when you apply, and clients who want their session in French can be matched with you. The document itself stays in the language it was written in.

Remote commissioner work for clients elsewhere in Ontario

Start commissioning for Ottawa clients

Apply in a few minutes. Our team verifies your standing, then screened requests start reaching your queue on the hours you choose.

No shifts · No minimum hours · Paid within 24 hours

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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.