NOTARY SERVICES

Getting a standard document notarized or commissioned is a quick and easy process; Smolensky Law often has same day appointments but does not accept walk ins. Please call to make an appointment first.

Your documents should be filled out before you arrive with the exception of the signature line. Please do not sign the document ahead of time and please bring a printed version ready to be signed. Otherwise, we will not be able to notarize documents for you at that appointment.

WHAT IS A NOTARY?

A Notary Public in Alberta is an "Officer of the Law" who has all the same powers as a Commissioner of Oaths. Along with commissioning signatures, a Notary Public can also notarize documents for use in another province or country. Lawyers and Judges are automatically made Notary Publics in Alberta.

WHAT IS A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS?

A Commissioner of Oaths can endorse affirmations and declarations, administer oaths, and receive affidavits. Commissioners are only able to sign documents that are valid in Alberta. A Commissioner of Oaths will not verify the content of your document but they will allow you to swear it's validity. Like Notaries, they are subject to the Notaries and Commissioners Act of Alberta.

WHERE DO MY NOTARY MONEY GO?

$5 of every standard Notary goes towards charity. Current chosen charity is:

Calgary Food Bank. You can join us in donating here: Donate Funds - Calgary Food Bank

FEES

The Fees listed below are for standard documents, such as travel consents, passport applications, certified true copies, etc. Please contact Smolensky Law to confirm if your document is a "standard" document. Non-standard documents include transfers of land, personal guarantees, and dower releases.

$40 for the first document;
$10 for any additional documents;

BC Realty Packages are $200 for execution and ID verification with an additional $50 if you require printing, scanning, shipping, or communication with the BC lawyer/notary.

Prices are subject to change and do not include GST