Notarizations
Notarizations
Statutory Declarations
Affidavits
Authentications
Certified True Copies
Custodian Declaration for minors
Travel Consent Documents
Guidelines for Notarizations
Documents Not in English/ Foreign Documents
For the purpose of notarization, it is imperative that the document be professionally translated into English by a certified translator
Locate a certified translator proficient in your specific language by visiting https://stibc.org/
For Documents going outside our Canada you will be asked to sign a WAIVER OF LEGAL ADVICE
Please note regardless of laws outside British Columbia, in order for our notary to notarize the document for you, we will require 2 pieces of valid ID
Please ensure compliance with the legal requirements of the relevant jurisdiction, as our knowledge is limited to Canadian laws. Kindly confirm the specific document requirements with the appropriate government or entity in the destination country
What type of identification do I need to bring?
Two (2) Pieces of Valid Identification
One primary ID
One Secondary ID
All pieces of ID must be original and valid (unexpired). We need at least one of the identifications to bear your photograph and signature
A combined BC Driver license and BC Service Card is considered one (1) piece of ID
Documents in English
Please fill out the document(s) before coming to the appointment
please note for some document(s) you will be asked to sign a waiver of legal advice
Please note regardless of laws outside British Columbia, in order for our notary to notarize the document for you, we will require 2 pieces of valid ID
How long are notarization appointments?
Depending on the nature of the documents, notarizations are usually 10-30 minutes.
Custodian Declaration for Minors IMM 5646E
Custodian's requirements
The Custodian must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident (PR) of CANADA. The custodian must be 19 years of age or older. Please be aware that this information does not constitute as legal advice, and we do not offer any form of legal guidance regarding custodian requirements. Please refer to the CANADIAN GOVERNMENT website or the Canadian embassy for more information in regards to custodian declaration form.
Proof of Canadian Citizenship
One (1) of the two pieces of ID must be one of the following VALID ID:
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR)
- Canadian Citizenship
- Canadian Passport passport
- Canadian Birth Certificate