Disclaimer
Nature of our services
The Online Notary provides in-person and remote or virtual commissioning and document-witnessing services, which may be casually described as “online notary” or “online notarization,” while remaining fully compliant with Ontario’s legal and regulatory framework. Our services are delivered by properly authorized professionals, including commissioners for taking affidavits and other individuals empowered by law to administer oaths, solemn affirmations, and statutory declarations under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act (Ontario) and related statutes.
Online or remote notarization is not currently recognized as a formal notarial act under Ontario law. For this reason, The Online Notary does not conduct online notarial acts, such as the end‑to‑end digital notarization of documents. Any use of terms like “notary,” “online notary,” or “notarize online” on this site is purely informal and descriptive, and is not intended to suggest that formal notarial acts are performed remotely. These references relate exclusively to our compliant remote commissioning and virtual witnessing offerings, which are legally distinct from traditional notarial acts that must be completed in person by a notary public.
General information only
The content on this website, including pages about online notarization, provincial rules, pricing, and frequently asked questions, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and it should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a licensed lawyer or notary public about your specific situation, document, or jurisdiction.
No solicitor-client or notary-client relationship
Browsing this website or reading its content does not create a solicitor-client relationship, a notary-client relationship, or any other professional relationship between you and The Online Notary or any notary listed on this platform. That relationship begins only once you book and attend a notarization appointment.
Jurisdictional limitations
Rules governing remote online notarization vary by province and territory, and by the institution or country that will receive your document, and are subject to change. We make reasonable efforts to keep this website accurate, but we do not guarantee that every document type described here is eligible for remote notarization in every jurisdiction at every point in time. Always confirm eligibility for your specific document before your appointment.
Third-party services
This website uses third-party services, including Calendly for appointment scheduling and identity-verification providers for ID checks. Your use of those services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, which are separate from this website's.
Availability
Appointment availability, pricing, and service areas shown on this website are subject to change without notice. Quoted appointment times and turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Online Notary and its notaries are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or its content. Nothing in this disclaimer limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
About this website
This website's design and initial copy were produced with the assistance of an AI writing and design tool. All legal, pricing, and compliance content should be reviewed by a qualified lawyer or licensed notary before this site is used to provide real notarization services, and before this disclaimer is relied on for any purpose.
Contact
Questions about this disclaimer can be sent to ken@theonlinenotary.ca.