a Notary for DVC paperwork

[Kurby]

We received our paperwork today and have to have a page notarized - who does that up here?

i've called my bank and they don't.

who did you get to do it?

 

[snickerboo]

A school principal, doctor, minister, professional engineer (not sure if a CGA can do it or not)....They must have known you for a certain amount of time (2 years?) and not be immediate family.

Found this list online from the Canadian passport site:
Chiropractor
Dentist
Geoscientist
Judge
Lawyer (member of a provincial bar association), notary in Quebec
Magistrate
Mayor
Medical doctor
Minister of religion authorized under provincial law to perform marriages
Notary public
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Police officer (municipal, provincial or RCMP)
Postmaster
Principal of a primary or secondary school
Professional accountant (APA, CA, CGA, CMA, PA, RPA)
Professional engineer (P.Eng., Eng. in Quebec)
Senior administrator in a community college (includes CEGEPs)
Senior administrator or teacher in a university
Veterinarian

 

[DutchsMommy]

I think if you take a look you don't actually have to get your signature notarized. We just signed our paperwork a few weeks ago and did not get that done. Maybe we were wrong?? I did not see the mickey/palm tree thingy in that area so did not give it a thought. I assumed they (DVC) would have notaries and would sign when they rec'd the paperwork back.

I would call the ## on the package to make sure....you don't want to sign it wrong and have to fill out another set.

AND...if you find out I am wrong - let me know as I will know to expect a new set in the mail to re-sign LOL!

PS - what the heck is a geoscientist and what makes them qualified to sign your passport over a banker?? LOL. I also think the list above is only for passports - when you really have to get something 'officially' notarized you have to go to a notary public - usually a lawyer or in a lawyers office or in an insurance agency office they have one. There very well could be a fee.

 

[Kurby]

thanks for the list but that is just for passports

i do think they have to be legal notary public's but i don't know where to find them

Dutchs - i think you'll be expecting it back in the mail - i've read other people talk about getting their page signed by a notary

maybe you should call your guide and explain that you thought it was for them to sign.

 

[DutchsMommy]

Oops. I'll give them a call.

If you look up Notary Public in the yellow pages or online (411.ca) you will find a list and can get one in your area. Good luck - I guess I will be taking my own advice in a few weeks LOL.

 

[Northstar]

After much confusion stretching over several years upon moving to Canada from the States I can tell you that:

1. notaries are much easier to find in the U.S. and it's quite common to need notarization of signatures there. Walk into any bank, real estate office, financial planner's and act like you might give them some business someday... hey, even just chat pleasantly for a few minutes... and you can probably get your signature notarized for free, as long as you have acceptable ID.

2. there ARE notaries in Canada BUT it's almost impossible to get anything notarized without paying a fee for the service. As another poster said, look in the Yellow Pages. Also, if you have a lawyer, a law office is a likely place to look for a notary in Canada.

3. Fortunately, the seal/thingamabob of a Canadian notary is readily recognized in the U.S.

Lucky you to be going DVC!!! Congrats. Maybe someday...

 

[IcePrincess467]

hehe...my DH does all that for me...he's a lawyer But a principal, lawyer, doctor etc can do it but I believe that have to know you for at least 2 years!

 

[MECH8T7]

I think many of the municipal offices will often do it for you for a small fee ($10). For example, see the link below to the City of Pickering site.

http://www.cityofpickering.com/standard/cityhall/departments/clerks.html

If you can't find a friend or neighbour to do it, I would call the municipal office that is closest to you to see if they can set you up.

(BTW, I think the DVC package has instructions that specifically state that the notary cannot be not a family member.)

 

[cpbjgc]

Each province registers Notary Publics in the province. If I am not mistaken, outside Quebec, every lawyer will also be a notary public. Do not just rely on the passport office list, that's a list of guarantors (which includes notary publics). In Quebec, there is a a notary category for legal professionals. Quite often a Bank or Credit Union manager will also be a Notary Public (at least that seemed to be the case in Manitoba).

If you have used a lawyer in the past, contact them. When I was in private practice, I would usually do this as a freebie for existing clients, so it doesn't hurt to give them a call.

And as a final note, if they ask for a notary, get a notary to witness the signature, and not a commissioner for oaths, as that can end up in your documents being rejected. And make sure the notary seals the document with their raised seal (if they have one). They seem to like those in the U.S. for some reason.

 

[A&CsMom]

All Ontario lawyers are notary publics, however PP is correct, they will charge a fee, the amount of which varies greatly. Expect to pay between $40-$75 per document.

 

[surfer_ed]

For sure you need a notary if you are geeting a loan from Disney. Not sure if you need one if you are paying cash...anyone know.

I got aa Notary for my first purchase but for our add-on we are paying cash and I don't want to track another one down. I check with the city and they only have a Commissioner of Oaths...which is different.

 

[nelljay1973]

Like pp said...just head to a lawyer. I have on occassion had to get paperwork done for immigration purposes and I just went into nearest lawyer office and they never charged me..signed and put their fancy embossed stamp and that was it!

 

[F4disneyfan]

We received our paperwork today and have to have a page notarized - who does that up here?

i've called my bank and they don't.

who did you get to do it?

We just looked int eh yellow pages and found a lawyer that did it it was 25 bucks he was quick and we had it done in about 5 minutes.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Like pp said...just head to a lawyer.

Exactly...all lawyers (outside PQ) are ex officio notary publics...many won't charge for this service (I never have) but those who do should only charge a small fee

 

[Tabetha]

Try www.redsealnotary.ca

I think others here have used them.

or try www.toronto-notary-public.com

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Just wanted to correct something a couple of posters have said. All Ontario lawyers are not notaries -- all lawyers in Ontario are commissioners of oaths. You have to pay a separate fee and get a seal to become a notary if you're a lawyer.

I do it for free most of the time so just PM me if you want.

 

[cpbjgc]

Ontario lawyers get a sepcial pass on the Commisisoner for Oaths. In Manitoba we need to get appointed for both the Notary Public and the Commissioner for Oaths, although technically any barrister and solictor can have an affidavit sworn before them in that capacity as well. The things you can learn on the DIS boards!