Toronto notary public with Sunday hours and free parking
Notarized signatures, certified copies, affidavits and apostille paperwork at 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough. Walk in, or book a time if several people sign together.
Documents Toronto clients bring to Kennedy Road
Papers going abroad: two stops, both in Toronto
Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024. A private document signed in Ontario is notarized first and then apostilled by the province.
Notarize the document
- Who
- Ilya Kershtein, notary public
- You bring
- Photo ID and the unsigned original
- Cost
- $20 for the first document
Apostille from Official Documents Services
- Who
- Ontario’s Official Documents Services (ODS)
- Fee
- $16 per notarized document
- Timing
- Mail requests within 15 business days
Source: Ontario.ca, Authenticate a document for use outside Canada. Our apostille service is $100; call to ask what it covers.
Getting here from downtown Toronto
By car it is the DVP and Highway 401; by TTC, one subway line and one bus.
What happens once you arrive
- Come up to Unit #2020Suite 2000 at 1225 Kennedy Road. Walk in during opening hours, or book to hold a time.
- ID check and a read-throughThe notary matches your photo ID to the name on the document before anyone signs.
- Sign, stamp, doneYou sign in front of the notary, the stamp and seal go on, and the papers leave with you.
Two apostille errands, priced line by line
Our notarization fees plus the ODS fee listed on Ontario.ca.
One notarized document
- Notarization, first document$20
- ODS apostille, 1 × $16$16
- Total$36
Three notarized documents
- First document$20
- Second and third, $15 each$30
- ODS apostille, 3 × $16$48
- Total$98
Our fees count notarization signatures, not pages. The ODS fee is paid to the province.
Clients on last-minute papers and holiday visits
★★★★★I needed a last-minute notarization and finding this notary saved the day. Ilya was extremely professional. He checked ID and explained things clearly. Communication was excellent and the fee was affordable. I’ll use this notary again.
★★★★★Very quick to respond, understanding, and gentlemanly. Was able to get everything done in a day.
★★★★★I have very positive experience with Ilya. He didn’t hesitate to accommodate us even it is holiday. He was professional, courteous and efficient. I appreciate his attention to detail and professionalism. I would definitely recommend his notary services to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy assistance.
Pack these before you head east
- Government-issued photo IDA passport or driver’s licence for every person who signs.
- The document, still unsignedYour signature has to be made in front of the notary.
- The diploma or passport itselfWe photocopy it here and stamp the copy as true; a scan from home cannot be certified.
- Cash or e-TransferThose are the two ways to pay at the desk.
Toronto callers ask
Question not listed? Call before you set off. Also see Scarborough and North York.
416-951-3301Can the apostille be finished during my visit?
No. We notarize the document while you are here. The apostille is issued afterwards by Official Documents Services, which processes mail requests within 15 business days.
Which TTC route reaches the office?
Take Line 2 east to Kennedy Station, then route 43 Kennedy north along Kennedy Road. The office is at 1225 Kennedy Road, just south of Ellesmere Road.
Are you open on Sundays?
Yes, every Sunday, noon to 4 pm, the same as Saturday. On weekdays the door is open until 6:30 pm.
Can you print my document for me?
Yes. Email the file ahead of your visit and it is printed at the office free of charge.
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