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How remote online notarization works in Ontario

Commissioning a document by secure video — what is allowed and what you need.

Mon, Sep 14, 2026Related service: Online commissioning

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Is it permitted?

Ontario permits certain documents to be commissioned and witnessed by two-way audio-visual technology under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and Law Society guidance. Whether it applies to your document depends on the document and the receiving party.

What you need

A device with a working camera and microphone, a stable connection, valid government photo ID, and your document completed but unsigned. No printer or scanner is required.

What to expect

You join a live video session, your identity is verified, you swear or affirm on record, then sign on screen while the commissioner watches. A completed PDF with the commissioner’s signed jurat is issued afterward, along with a timestamped record of the session.

Check if you can complete it online

See eligibility and the exact price before you pay. No account needed.

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.