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Ontario Notary and Commissioner Services
Amer Ali Law assists with affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies and other documents that require a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits. In-person appointments are available at our Orleans office in Ottawa.
By appointment only. Walk‑ins are not accepted.
What We Handle
Tell us what the document is, who will receive it and whether the receiving organization has given you any signing instructions. We will confirm the appropriate appointment format before you attend.
Sworn or affirmed statements for court, government, institutional or private use.
Formal declarations of facts made before an authorized commissioner.
Copies certified against the original document by a notary public.
Documents requiring a notary to witness or certify execution.
Notarial assistance where a receiving authority requests witnessed or certified documents.
Other documents requiring a notary or commissioner, subject to review before booking.
Choose the Right Service
The receiving organization will often specify what it requires. Select each option to see the practical difference.
Commissioning
A commissioner administers an oath, affirmation or declaration. Ontario permits remote commissioning when the applicable legal requirements are met. Arrangements for in-person commissioning are available when appropriate.
Notarization
A notary public has the powers of a commissioner and can also perform additional notarial acts, including certifying that a copy is a true copy of the original and witnessing or certifying the execution of a document.
Appointment Information
Notary and commissioning appointments are completed in person. We confirm the location, identification and original document requirements before you attend.
Appointments take place at our Orleans office at 890 Taylor Creek Drive. Contact us in advance to arrange a date and time.
By appointment only. Walk‑ins are not accepted.
At a Glance
Before Your Appointment
Preparing these items in advance helps us confirm the correct service and complete your appointment efficiently.
Do not sign a document that must be sworn, declared or witnessed until the appointment.
Bring two current government-issued pieces of identification. At least one must include your photograph. Health cards are not accepted.
Certified true copies require the original document so the copy can be compared against it.
Have any directions about format, identification, witnesses, notarization or commissioning available.
How It Works
We confirm what is required before the appointment so you know where to attend and what to bring.
Describe the document, the number of signers or copies and who will receive it.
We confirm the date, office location, identification and original document requirements.
Bring two valid pieces of identification and your unsigned documents, together with any originals required for certification.
We administer the required oath, affirmation or declaration, or complete the applicable notarial act.
Notary & Commissioning
Common Questions
Review the most common questions before requesting your appointment.
No. All notary and commissioning services are provided by appointment only. Contact the firm first so we can review the request, confirm availability and tell you what to bring.
No. Amer Ali Law completes notary and commissioning appointments in person. Remote appointments are available for independent legal advice where appropriate, but not for our notary or commissioning service.
Bring two current pieces of government-issued identification. At least one must include your photograph. Health cards are not accepted for these appointments.
Usually not. A document that must be sworn, affirmed, declared or witnessed should generally be signed during the appointment. If the document contains separate signatures that do not require witnessing, ask us before signing.
No. To certify a true copy, the notary must compare the copy against the original document. Bring the original and the number of copies you require to your in-person appointment.
Ask the receiving authority what form of notarization, authentication or apostille it requires. Notarization and authentication are separate steps. Ontario’s Official Documents Services provides current guidance for eligible documents issued or notarized in Ontario.
Yes, depending on the document and the legal service required. Tell us when booking if you need drafting or legal advice so we can confirm the appropriate scope, timing and fee before the appointment.
Arrange an Appointment
Contact Amer Ali Law with the document type, the receiving organization and your preferred appointment date. Appointments take place at our Orleans office in Ottawa.
