Step 1: Prepare Your Affidavit (But Don’t Sign Yet)
How to Commission an Affidavit in Vaughan:
A Step-by-Step Guide
Affidavits are often required in legal, immigration, and financial situations — and commissioning them correctly ensures your document is accepted without delay. Here's a simple, step-by-step guide on how to notarize your affidavit with a licensed notary in Vaughan.
Start by drafting your affidavit or using a template provided by your lawyer or institution. Make sure it clearly states:
- Your full legal name and address
- The facts you're swearing are true
- The date and location where the affidavit will be signed
Important:
Do
not sign the affidavit ahead of time. It must be signed in front of a notary public to be legally valid.
Step 3: Book Your Appointment (Online or In-Person)
At Notarize Vaughan, you can notarize your affidavit in two ways:
- In-Person Notarization: Visit us at 60 Disera Dr, Thornhill, ON. Walk-ins welcome or book online.
- Online Notarization (RON): Use your smartphone or laptop to notarize from home. Fully legal across Ontario.
Online notarization is recognized under Ontario’s Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, and we use secure ID verification tools to ensure legal compliance.
Step 2: Bring Valid Government-Issued ID
You must present at least one piece of valid photo identification, such as:
- Driver’s license
- Canadian passport
- PR card
- Government-issued ID with photo and signature
This helps confirm your identity before the notary administers the oath.
Step 4: Meet the Notary and Take the Oath
During your appointment, the notary will:
- Review your affidavit
- Verify your ID
- Ask you to
swear or affirm that the information is true
- Watch you sign the document (or apply a digital signature in RON)
- Apply the notarial seal and signature
Your affidavit is now legally notarized and ready for submission.
What You’ll Receive After Commissioning
- A scanned copy emailed to you (for online sessions)
- An original paper copy (for in-person)
- Optional certified copies or duplicates upon request
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I notarize someone else’s affidavit for them?
No. The person making the affidavit (the “affiant”) must appear personally — either in person or via video.
Is online affidavit notarization legal in Ontario?
Yes. As long as the notary is licensed in Ontario and follows proper ID verification and digital signing, it is fully recognized.
What if I’m outside Ontario?
You can still complete the notarization online, as long as the notary is located in Ontario and the use case is for Ontario/Canadian purposes.
