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Real estate and deed documents notarized in Scarborough

Signatures witnessed, deeds and purchase agreements certified, and sworn statements for a closing file. Registering the transfer stays with a real estate lawyer.

  • $20 per signature
  • Open 7 days Mon–Fri 10–6:30 · Sat–Sun 12–4
  • Walk-ins welcome
Book a timeCall 416-951-3301

Which steps go to the lawyer, which come to this desk

A real estate lawyer

  • Registers the transfer or mortgage of Ontario land electronically (O. Reg. 19/99)
  • Drafts the transfer, the charge and any consent wording
  • Advises on title and runs the closing

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  • Witnesses signatures on papers sent by a law firm, lender or buyer
  • Certifies true copies of a deed, purchase agreement or ID against the original
  • Commissions sworn statements, such as a declaration about marital status
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Not sure which side your document is on? Call 416-951-3301.

Property paperwork and what each one costs

Statutory declarationsMarital status, a name spelled two ways on title, or possession of the property.$20 per signature Certified true copiesA deed, an agreement of purchase and sale or a corporate record, kept in your hands.$20 first document Power of attorneyLets someone sign a sale or purchase you cannot attend in person.$70 ApostilleFor a signed property document going to a Hague Convention country.$100
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Selling or buying property in another country

Owners who cannot fly abroad usually sign a power of attorney or a declaration here. Do the steps in this order:

  1. Get the requirement in writingThe foreign notary, registry or bank sets the form, language and wording.
  2. Sign here before a notary publicBring the drafted document unsigned and your passport.
  3. Apostille or the consular routeCanada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024 (Global Affairs Canada). Member countries accept one apostille; other countries still go through their consulate.

What happens at the desk

  1. Walk in or book a timeWeekdays 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, weekends 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
  2. ID is checked against the pageThe name on each signer’s photo ID has to match the name on the document.
  3. You sign, the notary sealsEach signer signs in front of Ilya; the fee counts signatures, not pages.
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Who and what has to be in the room

  • The document, unsignedA page signed at home gets signed again.
  • Every person who signsIncluding a spouse consenting under section 21 of the Family Law Act, even one not on title.
  • Two witnesses for an Ontario property power of attorneySection 10 of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 bars the attorney, spouses or partners, your children and anyone under 18.
  • Originals of anything to be certifiedA scan or phone photo cannot be certified.
  • Photo ID for each signerA valid passport or driver’s licence.
  • The instructions you were sentFrom the law firm, lender or foreign registry.

Clients on getting their paperwork right

★★★★★Ilya is a highly knowledgeable and helpful person. Their thorough understanding significantly improved my documentation, and the support provided was consistently kind and reliable. I confidently recommend Ilya to others.
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★★★★★Ilya Kerstein is very knowledgeable and professional. The prices are reasonable and the service is great. I highly recommend them for all your notary needs!
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Questions about property documents

Can you register the sale of my house?

No. Ontario land is transferred in an electronic register by the lawyers for each side. We handle the documents around that step.

Do you write the wording of a real estate document?

No. Ilya is a notary public and commissioner of oaths, not a lawyer. Bring the document already drafted by the firm, lender or foreign notary that asked for it.

How is the fee counted?

$20 per notarized signature, whatever the number of pages. A power of attorney is $70 and apostille service is $100. We accept cash and e-Transfer.

Can I come on a weekend?

Yes, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Email the file before you come and we print it free of charge.

Pages for the document you are bringing

Power of attorney Apostille Certified true copies Statutory declarations Wills & estate documents Loan & contract notarization

Rules on this page come from O. Reg. 19/99, the Family Law Act, the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, Global Affairs Canada and the Notaries Act.

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
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