Online notary public services across Canada.

Why the province matters for online notarization

Notaries and commissioners are appointed under provincial law, so the rules for witnessing a signature by video are set province by province rather than nationally. A notary commissioned in Ontario is authorized to act for Ontario matters, a British Columbia notary for BC matters, and so on. When you book with us, we match you to a notary commissioned in your province so the finished document is recognized by the courts, agencies, and institutions that will rely on it. Choosing the right province is not a formality — it is what makes your notarized document valid where you need it.

That said, the day-to-day experience is the same wherever you live in Canada: you upload your document, verify your identity, and meet a licensed notary over a secure video call. The differences sit in the background — which documents are eligible for remote notarization, how identity must be confirmed, and whether a particular act must still be done in person. We handle those provincial details for you and confirm eligibility before you ever pay.

Is there an online notary near me?

With remote online notarization, "near me" no longer means the closest office — it means a licensed notary who can appear on your screen wherever you are. Whether you are in a major city like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal, or in a rural or northern community hours from the nearest storefront, you get the same access to a commissioned notary. This is one of the biggest advantages of notarizing online: distance, office hours, and travel stop being obstacles. All you need is a device with a camera and an internet connection.

What stays the same across every province

• A licensed, commissioned notary verifies your government-issued photo ID.
• You sign your document live while the notary watches over video.
• The notary applies an official signature, seal, and notarial certificate.
• The session is documented to create a clear, verifiable record of the act.
• You receive the completed, notarized document by email the same day.

Documents Canadians notarize online most often

Across all provinces, the most common requests are affidavits and statutory declarations, powers of attorney, travel consent letters for children, and certified true copies of identity and education documents. Each of these is regularly accepted in remote form by the institutions that request them. You can see the full list on our documents we notarize page, review the steps on how it works, or check our transparent pricing before you book.

Not sure your province or document qualifies?

Because provincial rules and each institution's own requirements can vary, the safest first step is simply to ask. Tell us your province, your document type, and who the notarized document is for, and we will confirm whether it can be handled online — at no charge and with no obligation to book. Reach out here and we will point you to the right next step.