Frequently Asked Questions

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The cost for the first notarization is $32.99 plus HST, and $21.99 plus HST for each additional notarization. For a comprehensive list of Fees, click here.

Remote online commissioning of affidavits, oaths and statutory declarations is legal pursuant to O Reg 431/20, Administering Oath or Declaration Remotely, a regulation under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act. 

Our online commissioning services meet all of the requirements set out in O Reg 431/20 and follow the Law Society of Ontario’s Best Practices for Remote Commissioning.

We can notarize, commission, and/or witness many documents including:

• Oaths and affidavits, like affidavits of identity, affidavits of income and OSAP affidavits
• Statutory declarations, like statutory declarations of marital status, statutory declarations of common law status, statutory declarations for name change applications and statutory declarations of identity
• IMM Government Forms 
• Service Canada Forms
• Sworn statements for a family gift of a used vehicle
• Letters of invitation and other immigration-related documents
• Ontario court forms, including affidavits of service and affidavits of divorce
• Separation agreements
• Law Society of Ontario Administrative Call application
• Wills and Powers of Attorney

Please ensure you have the following prepared:

• Your document in PDF format
• Internet connection
• Access to a webcam (e.g., on a smartphone, tablet, or computer)
• One valid government-issued photo ID or two valid government-issued non-photo IDs.

Yes, we can assist you from any location as long as you have access to wifi and a webcam.

Yes, we facilitate multiple-signature documents. Additional signers can remotely sign from any location, including their home, office, or overseas.

A mobile notary service brings the notary public directly to you, wherever you are. Instead of making a trip to a physical office, you can meet the notary at your preferred location, whether it's your home, office, or another agreed-upon spot. This service is perfect for those who can't easily travel or have busy schedules, offering flexibility and convenience for notarizing important documents.

Our mobile notary service can handle various documents, including:

• Real estate documents
• Power of attorney forms
• Affidavits
• Wills and estate planning documents
• Loan documents
• Business contracts and agreements
• Healthcare directives

It is important to note that not all documents that can be notarized in person can be commissioned online. Certified True Copies, Trusts and Negotiable Instruments (including Promissory Notes) require in-person notarization.

We can witness Wills or Powers of Attorney both online or in-person, depending on your preference.

About Wills:

• A Will requires two Witnesses.
• The Notary will act as the first Witness.
• You can provide the second Witness or we can provide one for you (additional fees may apply).
• The second Witness should not be an Executor or a Beneficiary (or the spouse of a Beneficiary) of the Will.
• Our service includes witnessing the signatures of the Testator and the second Witness, providing one notarized affidavit of execution, and notarizing the will as an exhibit to the affidavit.

About Powers of Attorney:

• A Power of Attorney also requires two Witnesses.
• The Notary will serve as the first Witness.
• You can provide the second Witness or we can provide one for you (additional fees may apply).
• The second Witness must be an adult and not related to the Grantor or named in the Power of Attorney.
• Our service includes witnessing the signatures of the Grantor and the second Witnesses, providing one notarized power of attorney, and issuing one notarial certificate.

Unfortunately, we do not provide drafting services for Wills or Powers of Attorney. However, we offer notarization services for these documents. Arevalo Legal is affiliated with LegalWills.ca and Law Depot. If you decide to create your Wills or Powers of Attorney through them, you can enjoy a 15% discount courtesy of Arevalo Legal by using the following links: LegalWills.ca  and Law Depot.

We provide in-person or mobile notary appointments upon request within the York Region only, which includes the cities of:

• Aurora
• East Gwillimbury
• Georgina
• King
• Markham
• Newmarket
• Richmond Hill
• Vaughan
• Whitchurch-Stouffville
• ... and select cities in Simcoe County, including Barrie, Innisfil, and Alliston

We reserve the right to cancel any appointments outside of our servicing area.

Yes, as long as the meeting location specified is within York Region (and some cities in Simcoe County) in Ontario, Canada.

A mobile notary appointment typically takes less than 20 minutes. However, the exact duration can vary depending on the number of notarizations required and the complexity of the documents involved.

Yes, our mobile notary services are available outside of regular business hours and on weekends. We understand that our clients may have busy schedules and time constraints during standard business hours, so we offer flexible appointment times to accommodate their needs. Check our calendar here.