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Visa Invitation Letters: Bring Your Family to Canada

Reunite with your loved ones sooner. If you are inviting a family member or friend to visit you in Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) often requires a Letter of Invitation to support their Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application.

At Canada Notary, we make this process stress-free. Whether you need a simple notarization of a letter you wrote yourself, or you need us to professionally draft the entire document for you, our licensed team ensures your paperwork meets the strict standards expected by visa officers.

Professional Real Estate and Legal Notary Services

We assist buyers, sellers, and law firms with the following:

Out-of-Province Real Estate (Signing Agent)

Buying or selling property outside Ontario? If you live in Ontario but are buying a home in Alberta, British Columbia, or the USA, you typically do not need an Ontario lawyer. Instead, your out-of-town lawyer will send you the closing documents, and you need an Ontario Notary to witness your signature.

  • We Verify: Your identity (Government ID check).

  • We Witness: The mortgage, transfer of land, and statutory declarations.

  • We Courier: We can arrange to courier the signed package back to your lawyer.

Support for Local Ontario Closings

Helping you complete requirements for your own lawyer.

  • Affidavits: Commissioning affidavits of possession, spousal status, or execution.

  • ID Verification: Many lenders require a “Certified True Copy” of your ID to prevent mortgage fraud. We provide this verification for your file.

  • Statutory Declarations: Commissioning declarations for First-Time Home Buyer rebates and Land Transfer Tax exemptions.

Spousal Consent & Dower Rights

When one spouse is selling a “Matrimonial Home,” the other spouse must often sign a consent form. We notarize this spousal consent to satisfy the requirements of the Family Law Act.

How a Signing Appointment Works

Simple steps to finalize your paperwork.

1

Receive Documents

Your lawyer (in BC, Alberta, etc.) emails you the closing package.

2

Print & Bring

Print the documents (single-sided) and bring them to our office. Do not sign them yet!

3

ID Check

Bring two pieces of valid ID (Passport + Driver’s License) as required by the Law Society of Ontario.

4

Sign & Seal

We witness your signature on all forms and apply our Notary seal where required.

5

Send Back

You courier the signed originals back to your lawyer to close the deal.

Lawyer vs. Notary

To ensure clarity and compliance

Real Estate Lawyer

Handles the Title Search, transfers the money, and registers the deed in the Land Registry system (Teraview). You must have a lawyer to "close" a sale in Ontario.

Notary Public

Verifies your identity and witnesses your signature on specific affidavits. We do not provide legal advice on the contract, nor do we register the title. We work with your lawyer to get the signing done.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No. A notarized letter strengthens the application, but the final decision lies entirely with the visa officer. They assess the visitor's ties to their home country and financial stability.

Yes. We can draft or notarize Business Invitation Letters for partners coming to Canada for meetings, conferences, or trade shows.

Yes! We can draft the letter for you via email. Once drafted, we can use our [Online Commissioning Service] (Link to /services/online-commissioning/) to witness your signature via video call, so you don't even need to leave your home.

Need an Apostille or Document Authentication?

We handle the Hague Apostille and Embassy Legalization process for you.

Exciting News: Two New Locations Opening Today! 🎉

Grand Opening Promo: Only $15 per Notary or Commission!

To better serve our growing community, Canada Notary is thrilled to announce the official opening of two brand-new offices. Starting today, visit our new locations and take advantage of our special $15 promotional pricing:

Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can lock in your $15 promo rate by securing your time slot online right now!

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