Notaries public usually require a university degree in law or a related field. Notaries public are appointed after examination and certification of their qualifications by the governing judiciary in their province or territory.

A notary public is a person who witnesses oaths, signs affidavits and certifies documents to be true copies of the original. This is a lifetime appointment as long as you are in good standing with the LSO . Only Ontario lawyers and paralegals working in Ontario can apply.

Yes, online notarization is legal and secure to use in Canada. All transactions through the Notarize platform undergo a dynamic, multi-factor authentication process.

The NNA is the nation's leading provider of Notary training and educational resources. Our flagship Notary Essentials online training class will help ensure you are performing your duties legally and properly.