Having a document notarized means that the notary has verified the identity of the signatory and witnessed their signature or verified a copy as true to the original. To have a document notarized, you need to appear before an official notary public authorized by your province or territory. The notary will witness your signature and authenticate it with their seal.

No, notarized documents do not expire in Canada. Provided that the notary’s commission was valid at the time of notarization, the document remains valid indefinitely. However, the document itself may have an expiration date separate from its notarization, depending on its type and what is stated within it. Always review your documents carefully before signing and notarizing.

A notarized document might be rejected by the receiving party under certain conditions, such as:

• Expired Notary Commission: If the notary’s commission has expired.
• Illegible Text: If the document’s text is difficult to read.
• Alterations: If correction fluid is used, which might indicate tampering.
• Incomplete Notarization: If not all required signatures are notarized or if other necessary information is missing.
• Notary Stamp Placement: If the notary stamp obscures text, making it unreadable.

At NowNotary Legal Services, we offer notary services across Canada, including Mississauga. To notarize documents:

1. Make an Appointment: Contact us to schedule a meeting with one of our notaries.
2. Provide Identification: Present valid ID during your appointment.
3. Sign in Presence: The notary will witness you signing the document and apply their official stamp or seal.

We offer both in-person and remote notarization services based on your needs and location. For inquiries or to set up an appointment, email us at info@nownotary.com or call us at 1-888-922-SEAL (7325).