Same-day notary public for Whitby, open 7 days
Notarized signatures, certified true copies, affidavits and travel consent letters at 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough. From downtown Whitby it is about 27 minutes west on the 401 outside rush hour.
Drive time from four Whitby starting points
Road distance to our door and the time without traffic, measured with OpenStreetMap routing. Westbound 401 traffic in the morning adds to these numbers.
- Brock St & Dundas StDowntown Whitby34.5 km · 27 min
- Whitby GO stationPort Whitby34.0 km · 27 min
- Taunton Rd & Garden StNorth Whitby41.2 km · 34 min
- Baldwin St & Winchester RdBrooklin43.8 km · 35 min
From downtown: Brock St S → 401 West ramp → collector lanes from Pickering → exit 379, Kennedy Rd → 2.4 km south. Parking at the building is free.
Open directions
Documents Whitby residents drive in for
Bring every document in one trip
A round trip from Whitby is close to an hour, and the fee drops after the first notarized document. Totals for notarized signatures or certified copies:
Each one after the first is $15, and the rate falls to $10 each for larger batches. The fee counts signatures, not pages.
Check these before you leave Whitby
- Government photo ID for each person signingA passport or Ontario driver’s licence, with the name spelled as it is on the document.
- Pages left unsignedThe notary must see you sign. A signature made at home cannot be stamped.
- The originals, if copies need certifyingEach copy is compared with its original at the desk, so photos on a phone will not do.
- The receiving office’s instructionsIRCC, a bank or a foreign consulate may name the exact wording or form they accept. Bring their letter or email.
- Where the document is goingGlobal Affairs Canada lists Canada as a member of the Apostille Convention since January 11, 2024. Ask the destination whether it needs an apostille.
Weekend hours and short waits, in clients’ words
★★★★★I recently visited this notary service in Scarborough (Kennedy location) and had a very smooth experience. Iliya was professional, friendly, and explained everything clearly before proceeding with the notarization. The process was quick and efficient, and I didn’t have to wait long.
★★★★★He is working even in sundays and honest & reasonable price. I will do next time too
★★★★★His service is quick and easy. very competent notary. he double checks your documents to make sure you have what you need
Questions from Whitby callers
Not sure your document is ready? Call before you get on the 401.
416-951-3301Also in Durham: Ajax, Pickering.
How long is the drive from Whitby?
About 34 km and 27 minutes from downtown Whitby without traffic, and about 35 minutes from Brooklin. Allow extra time on the westbound 401 in the morning.
Can a Scarborough notary sign documents for someone who lives in Whitby?
Yes. A notary public appointed under Ontario’s Notaries Act acts across the province, so your home town does not matter. You sign in person with valid photo ID.
Can I come on the same day without an appointment?
Yes, walk-ins are served during opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A booking holds a set time.
My document is only on my phone. Can you print it?
Yes. Email the file before you leave Whitby, 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