Online notary Ontario — notarize documents online from anywhere in Ontario.

Notarizing documents online in Ontario

Ontario was one of the first provinces to embrace remote commissioning, and today a large share of everyday notarizations for Ontarians can be completed entirely online. Under Ontario's framework for virtual commissioning of oaths and declarations, a commissioner or notary can administer an oath and witness a signature over live video, provided identity is properly verified and the session follows the required safeguards. For most people, that means an affidavit, statutory declaration, or consent letter that once required an office visit can now be handled from home.

This matters in a province as large and spread out as Ontario. Whether you are in downtown Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, or a small community hours from the nearest office, the appointment is identical — a short, secure video call with an Ontario-commissioned notary. There is no travel, no parking, and no waiting room.

Is online notarization legal in Ontario?

Yes, for a wide range of documents. Ontario permits the remote commissioning of many affidavits and declarations, and remote signing is widely accepted by courts, government agencies, and financial institutions across the province. A small number of document types — certain wills, some estate filings, and specific land-registry matters — may still require an in-person process or a lawyer's involvement. Because the receiving institution sometimes sets its own requirements, we confirm your specific document is eligible before you book.

Documents Ontarians most often notarize online

• Affidavits for Ontario court matters or government applications
• Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
• Statutory declarations, including name-use and identity declarations
• Travel consent letters for a child leaving Ontario
• Certified true copies of identity and education documents

Booking your Ontario appointment

Choose a time on our live calendar, complete a quick identity check, and meet your notary by video — most Ontario appointments are finished in 10 to 15 minutes. If you would like to be sure your document qualifies first, send us the details and we will confirm at no charge. You can also read more about the step-by-step process or browse the documents we notarize.