What Is a Real Estate Sale or Purchase Agreement?

A real estate sale or purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that details the terms of a property transaction — covering residential or commercial sales, land transfers, co-ownership arrangements, or mortgage setups.

In Ontario, these documents are typically managed by real estate lawyers. However, commissioning becomes crucial when:

• The transaction involves out-of-province or international parties.
• Supporting affidavits or sworn declarations are required.
• You need Power of Attorney to complete the deal on someone else’s behalf.
• Cross-border property ownership, sales, or investment agreements require formal authentication.
  
  

We commission:

• Residential and commercial sale agreements (for international use).
• Land transfer forms and property deeds requiring cross-border validation.
• Mortgage, refinancing, or private lending agreements needing notarized confirmation.
• Power of Attorney documents for real estate transactions abroad.
• Supporting affidavits, declarations, and legal certifications.
  

Why It Needs to Be Commissioned or Notarized

Commissioning or notarization provides:

• Verified proof that all signatures are authentic, voluntary, and free from coercion.
• Legal validity for use across borders or in international jurisdictions.
• Compliance with mortgage lenders, land registries, or overseas authorities.
• Protection against fraud, forgery, or disputes.
• Peace of mind for buyers, sellers, agents, and financial institutions.
  
  

⚠ Note: For local Ontario transactions, lawyers usually handle everything without the need for a notary. However, for international, cross-border, or Power of Attorney matters, commissioning becomes a vital legal safeguard.

What It Includes?

A commissioned or notarized real estate agreement typically includes:

• Names, legal details, and verified identities of all parties.
• Description and legal specifics of the property involved.
• Purchase price, deposit, financing, and payment terms.
• Closing dates, deadlines, and transaction milestones.
• Sworn statements or affidavits when required by the jurisdiction.
• Official commissioner or notary certification, stamp, and seal.
  

When to Use It

You should commission or notarize your real estate documents when:



• You’re buying or selling property across borders (e.g., U.S., overseas).
• You need to provide authenticated Power of Attorney for someone else to act on your behalf.
• You’re preparing affidavits or declarations tied to a real estate transaction.
• You need official documentation translated, authenticated, and legalized for a foreign jurisdiction.
• You’re working with a Canadian notary to support an international closing or validation process.
  

Our Commissioning Process

We offer both in-person and remote notarization:

Online Appointments
We make it easy to commission real estate documents remotely. Upload your agreement, join a secure video session, and receive your commissioned or notarized PDF within minutes.

In-Person Appointments
Visit our Vaughan office at 60 Disera Dr. We’ll verify your ID, witness signatures, and commission or notarize your agreement on-site.