Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Ontario

You no longer need to leave your home or office to get documents notarized. Since 2020, the Law Society of Ontario has permanently permitted virtual commissioning. Our Remote Online Notarization (RON) service allows you to securely sign and commission your documents via video call from anywhere in the world.

What Can Be Notarized Online?

• Court & Legal Forms: Affidavits for divorce, child custody, and civil litigation.
• Real Estate & Mortgages: Select closing documents and mortgage refinancing agreements (subject to lender approval).
• Government Declarations: OSAP affidavits, name change applications, and statutory declarations in lieu of guarantor.
• Corporate Agreements: Director resolutions, NDAs, and commercial contracts.

What CANNOT Be Notarized Online?

Certain documents require an original "wet ink" signature and physical presence. These include:

• Certified true copies of physical documents (e.g., passports, driver's licenses)
• Last Wills and Testaments, and Codicils
• Powers of Attorney (unless specific strict criteria are met)
• Negotiable instruments (like promissory notes)

How the Virtual Process Works

1. Upload Your Document: Send us your unsigned PDF document via our secure portal.
2. Join the Video Call: At your appointment time, click the link to join a secure Zoom or Microsoft Teams meeting with our notary.
3. Verify Your Identity: Hold your valid government-issued photo ID up to the camera so the notary can verify your identity.
4. Sign Digitally: We will guide you through applying an electronic signature to the document while sharing screens.
5. Receive Your Document: The notary will apply their digital seal and signature, and email you the finalized PDF immediately.

Book Your Virtual Appointment

Get your documents finalized from your living room. Select "Notary (Online)" below to book your remote session.

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