Criminal case documents sworn and certified in Scarborough
Character reference letters, affidavits, statutory declarations and certified copies that defence counsel or the court asks for, signed in front of notary public Ilya Kershtein.
- $20 first notarized signature
- Open 7 days Mon–Fri 10–6:30 · Sat–Sun 12–4
- Walk-ins welcome
Who handles which part of a criminal case
Ilya Kershtein is a notary public and commissioner of oaths. He witnesses and certifies documents; advice and court appearances belong to a criminal lawyer.
| Task | Who does it |
|---|---|
| Advice on a charge, bail or a plea | A criminal lawyer. The Law Society Referral Service gives a free first consultation of up to 30 minutes. |
| Help at the first appearance | Duty counsel, a Legal Aid lawyer at the courthouse. |
| Paying for a lawyer on a low income | Legal Aid Ontario checks whether you qualify. |
| Witnessing a reference letter signature | This office · $20 |
| Swearing an affidavit | This office · $70 |
| Certified copies of ID, pay stubs or diplomas | This office · $20 first |
The first three rows: Ontario.ca, “Going to criminal court”.
From the request to a sealed document
- Get the list from counselWhich documents, signed or sworn, and how many copies the court file needs.
- Walk in or bookBring photo ID, the pages unsigned and any originals to be copied.
- Sign and take it backStamped and sealed at the desk, ready to hand to the lawyer the same day.
Paperwork for a criminal file and its price
- Notarized signature on a letter$20 first document
- Affidavits$70
- Statutory declarations$20 per signature
- Certified true copies$20 first document
- Translator’s affidavit$20 first document
Fees count signatures, not pages. Cash or e-Transfer; printing and copying are free.
A character reference letter, signed here
The letter is signed by the person who wrote it, not by the accused. Ask counsel which form the court should receive.
- The writer comes in person
- Passport or driver’s licence in the letter’s name
- The letter printed, not yet signed
- Or email it and we print it free
A false statement made under oath in an affidavit is perjury under section 131 of the Criminal Code.
Clients who came in with legal paperwork
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Questions before a court date
Can you give advice on my charge or speak for me in court?
No. Ilya Kershtein is a notary public and commissioner of oaths. For advice, Ontario.ca points to the Law Society Referral Service, duty counsel at the courthouse and Legal Aid Ontario.
Does the accused person have to come in?
Only to sign a document of their own. A reference letter is signed by its writer, who brings their own photo ID.
Can several reference letters be signed in one visit?
Yes. Each writer signs their own letter with their own ID. Notarized signatures cost $20 for the first and $15 each for documents two to five.
What do three certified copies cost?
$50 in total: $20 for the first copy and $15 for each of the next two. Bring the originals.
Fast & Reliable Notary Services
- 416-951-3301
- kershtein@gmail.com
- 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4Y1, Suite 2000, Unit #2020
- Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Sat – Sun: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm