People often get confused between a Notary Public and a Commissioner for Taking Oaths. A Notary Public certifies true copies and takes oaths of any kind that are recognized for domestic and international use and a Commissioner of Oaths is limited to taking oaths of any kind for domestic use.

NG is a Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths and can certify true copies of documents, certify transactions and signatures in addition to commissioning documents and swearing oaths. Usually Notaries are members of law society and Commissioners are members of a legislative assembly, provincial judges, justices of the peace, certain officers of the government.

Suffice to say, lawyers and paralegals are automatically a Commissioner for Taking Oaths by virtue of office, but not a Notary Public, as a member of the law society we are permitted to apply to become a lifelong Notary public without any further examination by virtue of office. See the list below for some examples of documents, there are many more different types of documents that require a commissioner or a notary that I can notarize for you. 

What’s an Example of Documents that need to swear an oath? 

Affidavits 
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that is sworn or affirmed under oath. Affidavits are commonly used in legal proceedings to provide evidence or support a legal claim. Notary publics in Ontario can administer oaths or affirmations for affidavits, ensuring that the person making the statement is doing so under oath or affirmation. 

Statutory Declarations 
A statutory declaration is a written statement of fact that is sworn or affirmed under oath. Statutory declarations are often used in legal or administrative proceedings to provide evidence or support a claim. Notary publics in Ontario can administer oaths or affirmations for statutory declarations, ensuring that the person making the statement is doing so under oath or affirmation. 

Consent Letters 
A consent letter is a legal document that authorizes a person or organization to act on behalf of another person, such as a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child. Notary publics in Ontario can administer oaths or affirmations for consent letters, ensuring that the person making the statement is doing so under oath or affirmation. 

Travel Consent Letters 
A travel consent letter is a legal document that authorizes a child to travel outside of Canada with a non-parental guardian or alone. Notary publics in Ontario can administer oaths or affirmations for travel consent letters, ensuring that the person making the statement is doing so under oath or affirmation. 

Name Change Applications 
A name change application is a legal document that changes a person's name. Notary publics in Ontario can administer oaths or affirmations for name change applications, ensuring that the person making the statement is doing so under oath or affirmation. 

Wills and Estates 
One of the most common types of documents that require a notary public in Ontario is a will. A notary public can witness the testator's signature on a will and certify that the document is authentic. Additionally, a notary public can administer oaths and affirmations for witnesses who sign the will. 

Powers of Attorney 
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes an individual to act on behalf of another person. A notary public can witness the signing of a power of attorney and certify that the document is authentic. This ensures that the document is legally binding and can be used to make important decisions on behalf of the individual. 

Real Estate Documents 
Real estate transactions in Ontario often require the use of a notary public. Notary publics can witness the signing of real estate documents, such as mortgage documents, deeds, and title transfers. Notary publics can also certify copies of real estate documents, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide proof of ownership or other legal matters. 

Financial Documents 
Financial documents, such as loan agreements and promissory notes, may also require the use of a notary public in Ontario. Notary publics can witness the signing of financial documents and certify that the document is authentic. This provides a level of assurance that the document is legally binding and can be used for financial transactions. 

Passports and Travel Documents 
Notary publics in Ontario can also certify documents related to passports and travel. This includes witnessing the signing of passport applications and certifying copies of travel documents, such as visas and immigration papers. 

What’s an Example of Documents that need to be Certified True Copies? 

Identification Documents 
Identification documents, such as passports, driver's licenses, and birth certificates, may require certification by a notary public in Ontario. A notary public can certify that a copy of an identification document is a true copy of the original, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide proof of identity or citizenship. 

Educational Documents 
Educational documents, such as diplomas and transcripts, may also require certification by a notary public in Ontario. A notary public can certify that a copy of an educational document is a true copy of the original, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide proof of education or credentials. 

Legal Documents 
Legal documents, such as contracts, wills, and powers of attorney, may require certification by a notary public in Ontario. A notary public can certify that a copy of a legal document is a true copy of the original, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide evidence or support a legal claim. 

Financial Documents 
Financial documents, such as bank statements, tax returns, and investment statements, may also require certification by a notary public in Ontario. A notary public can certify that a copy of a financial document is a true copy of the original, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide proof of income or assets. 

Real Estate Documents 
Real estate documents, such as mortgage documents and property deeds, may require certification by a notary public in Ontario. A notary public can certify that a copy of a real estate document is a true copy of the original, which can be helpful for individuals who need to provide proof of ownership or other legal matters.