Will & POA signing
Signing and witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney, supervised by a licensed Ontario lawyer.
Can I sign a Will or Power of Attorney online in Ontario?
Handled with a licensed Ontario lawyer.
Execution and witnessing rules for Wills and POAs are strict — two witnesses are required and virtual witnessing has specific conditions. A lawyer confirms the signing method before booking.
- Lawyer supervised
- Two witnesses
- Affidavit of Execution
How it works with enotarypublic
A lawyer reviews the final document, confirms the witnessing method, and supervises the signing. Any question about capacity, undue influence or wording is referred to the lawyer.
Strict execution rules: Whether a Will or POA can be signed by video depends on strict statutory conditions, which the lawyer confirms for your document.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What is this service?
Wills and Powers of Attorney have strict signing and witnessing requirements. This service arranges the execution and witnessing of those documents under the supervision of a licensed Ontario lawyer, including any required affidavit of execution.
Common uses
- Last Will and Testament
- Power of Attorney for Property
- Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- Affidavit of Execution
How it works
- 1
Review
Confirm the documents are final and ready.
- 2
Attend
Join the supervised signing session.
- 3
Witnessing
Independent witnesses observe the signing.
- 4
Execution
The affidavit of execution is completed.
What you’ll need
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- The final document(s) to be signed
- Availability of the required witnesses
Included
- Two independent witnesses provided
- Affidavit of Execution commissioned
- Lawyer-supervised throughout
- Remote witnessing rules followed
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 will & poa signing situations
Will & POA signing — common questions
Can a Will or Power of Attorney be signed online in Ontario?▾
Execution and witnessing rules for Wills and POAs are strict — two witnesses are required and virtual witnessing has specific statutory conditions. A lawyer confirms the signing method for your document before booking.
Who supervises the signing?▾
A licensed Ontario lawyer supervises the signing and the witnessing, and an Affidavit of Execution is commissioned.
What if there is a question about capacity?▾
Any question about capacity, undue influence, or the wording of the document is referred to the lawyer. This service is not a substitute for legal advice about your estate.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.