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Who we are?

S. Chadha is a licensed lawyer based in Oakville and the founder of Notary in Oakville. She holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Ottawa (2019) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a concentration in Business Law from Carleton University (2014).

With her legal training and experience, Sakshi provides reliable and professional Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths services, offering both in-person and virtual appointments to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses across Ontario.

See below how Lawyers are different from Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public.

Commissioner of Oaths

  • Can administer oaths, affirmations, and declarations.
  • Can sign and stamp documents like affidavits, statutory declarations, immigration forms, etc.
  • Certify true copies of documents. X
  • Sign for outside Ontario. X

Notary Public

  • Can do everything a commissioner of oaths can, plus.
  • Can certify true copies of documents (e.g., passports, IDs, degrees).
  • Can notarize documents for international use.
  • Authority is stronger, especially when dealing with cross-border or federal matters.

Lawyers in Ontario

  • Can do everything a commissioner of oaths can, plus.
  • Can do everything a Notary Public can Means
  • Lawyers can swear both affidavits/statutory declarations (as commissioner) and Can certify/notarize documents for Canada and abroad (as notary).

A lawyer in Ontario can do both — act as a Commissioner of Oaths and as a Notary Public.

What we Notarize virtually?

Documents that can be notarized virtually

All Kinds of Affidavits

Commissioning of oaths and solemn declarations, forms and affidavits

Consent letters including relating to minor children

Custodianship declarations

Documents relating to proof of loss

Notarized copies

Passport & immigration documents

Power of attorneys

Statutory declaration of all kinds

Refunds – See our refund policy in our FAQ

If a recipient does not accept your online notarization, you may visit us in person to have your document notarized at no additional cost. Please note that once a notarization or commissioning service has been completed, no refunds are available.All amounts will be refunded if for any reason service is not required or rendered. A 10% fee may be deducted.

What we notarize in person?

Documents which can only be notarized in person are

All documents we notarize virtually plus

True-Certified Copies of original paper documents

Documents Requiring “Notary Public” under law

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Trust Documents / Testamentary Trusts

Negotiable Instruments / Documents of Title

Below are the documents that usually cannot be done virtually and must be done in person

Document Type

Why In-Person Required

Examples

True-Certified Copies

Notary must compare the physical original to the copy.

Birth certificate, passport, driver’s licence, diplomas.

Notarized Documents

Ontario law does not yet allow remote notarization under the Notaries Act.

Visa papers, embassy/consulate forms, apostille, notarized contracts.

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Strict witnessing laws often require signatories and witnesses to be physically present.

Last Will & Testament, Continuing Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive.

Trust Documents

Higher legal formalities require in-person validation.

Testamentary trusts, property transfer trusts.

Negotiable Instruments

These involve property/financial rights and must be executed in person.

Cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, documents of title.

Who we serve?

We serve individuals, families, and businesses both online and in person in Oakville

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