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Your Guide to the Application to Change an Adult’s Name Form
17 June 2021
In Ontario, the Application to Change an Adult’s Name (007-11155E) should be used if you want to change your own name and you are 16 years of age or older and have lived in Ontario for the last 12...
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What are OSAP Affidavits and Can They Be Notarized with Remote Online Notarization?
10 June 2021
An affidavit is a document where the contents have been sworn or affirmed to be true. It is sworn and signed before a lawyer, commissioner of oaths or a notary public. In certain situations, OSAP,...
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Can I Sell My Home in the U.S. and Use a Canadian Notary?
13 May 2021
Selling a home in the United States while abroad is possible and very doable. However, depending on your state and real estate requirements, you might be faced with additional steps to officialize...
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Are Notaries in Canada and the U.S. Different?
29 April 2021
Notaries instill and engrain trust through a verification process to uphold the authenticity and legitimacy of documents. They help prevent illicit activity by ensuring they are not signed under...
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OMVIC Compensation Fund Form – Sworn Statement / Affidavit of Claimant
15 April 2021
What is a OMVIC Compensation Fund Form? The Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund, referred to as the Compensation Fund, is a consumer protection program financed by Ontario's registered motor...
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Can I Transfer Ownership of My Vehicle to a Family Member Online?
1 April 2021
The quick answer is, Yes! A Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E) can be completed and notarized online. As of September 2020, the Ontario Government began to...
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Your Guide to the Affidavit in Support of Claim for Custody or Access
25 March 2021
If you are seeking custody of or access to your children, you will need to fill out an Affidavit in Support of Claim for Custody or Access (Form 35.1). In it, you will answer some personal questions...
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Your Guide to an Affidavit for Divorce
18 March 2021
An uncontested divorce is a court proceeding where the parties are mutually seeking a divorce. In Ontario, as part of the process, when filing a joint application, both you and your spouse must...
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Quick Guide to the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union
24 February 2021
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members (including common-law partners) to come to Canada as part of their...
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