Need to commission a document without leaving home? With Canada Notary’s Online Commission Services, you can meet with a licensed notary through a secure video call and get your documents commissioned from anywhere in Canada — quickly and legally.
Why Choose Online Commissioning?
Get documents commissioned from anywhere in Canada
Fully compliant with Canadian laws and regulations
No travel needed and quick appointment booking
Receive your documents securely via email
Booking an online commission is simple. Once you submit your request, we’ll confirm the time and location. Our notary will arrive prepared to complete the signing and notarization on the spot — quickly and efficiently.
Use our online form to choose a convenient time
Connect with our licensed notary through a secure platform
Once verified, your documents are legally commissioned and delivered digitally
We offer virtual commissioning for a wide range of documents, including:
Yes! Online commissioning is legally recognized across many provinces in Canada under updated notary and commissioner laws. You can read more about the legal framework on the Government of Ontario website.
We’re trusted nationwide for secure, professional, and fully legal document services. Whether you choose to work with us online, in person, or via our mobile notaries — Canada Notary makes the process simple, affordable, and accessible.
Looking for in-person options? Visit our pages on Walk-In Notary Services or Mobile Notary Services to learn more.
In Ontario, remote commissioning—the process of administering oaths and affirmations via video conferencing—is permitted under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, provided specific conditions are met.
However, online notarization (i.e., a notary public notarizing documents without being in the physical presence of the signer) is not currently authorized under the Notaries Act.
While many institutions accept digitally commissioned documents, acceptance policies vary. It’s advisable to confirm with the receiving organization whether they accept electronically commissioned documents.
No. Remote commissioning allows you to swear or affirm documents over video, but it is not the same as notarization. Under Ontario’s Notaries Act, true online notarization is not currently permitted—a notary must witness your signature in person for it to be valid.
Sometimes. Many documents only require commissioning, which can be done remotely. If your document asks for a “commissioner” or “commissioner for oaths,” remote signing may be acceptable. If it requires a notary public, in-person signing is usually mandatory.
In many cases, yes. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) and other institutions often accept digitally commissioned documents. However, you should always check with the receiving institution before proceeding.
Because the law still requires certain documents to be signed in person. We’d love to make everything easy and online, but we also have a duty to follow provincial legislation, especially when it comes to fraud prevention and identity verification.
Not sure if your document qualifies? Get in touch and we’ll help you figure it out.
Ready to book? Simply fill out the form to get started. A member of our team will contact you to schedule a time and place that works for you. It’s fast, simple, and we’ll take care of everything.
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Canada Notary is a well-regarded and professional notary public services provider. Our knowledgeable and ODS-registered notaries public and lawyers offer cost-effective assistance with a broad selection of legal documents.
We follow the Law Society of Ontario’s guidelines regarding remote and virtual signing under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and the witnessing of wills under the Succession Law Reform Act, provided all required conditions are met.
Online notary services are not permitted under the Notaries Act.
Contact us for more information or to determine if your matter qualifies.
DISCLAIMER: Canada Notary provides notary public services only and does not offer legal advice or representation. We do not verify the accuracy or validity of documents. All sales are final—no refunds. In case of mistakes, we will redo the document free of charge.
We follow the Law Society of Ontario’s guidelines regarding remote and virtual signing under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and the witnessing of wills under the Succession Law Reform Act, provided all required conditions are met.
Online notary services are not permitted under the Notaries Act.
Contact us for more information or to determine if your matter qualifies.