How Do I Get a Hong Kong Criminal Record Check in Canada? Criminal record checks are increasingly common, often required for immigration applicati... more

HOW DO I INVITE MY PARENTS TO VISIT ME IN CANADA? Summer is a wonderful time to explore the sites of Canada. If you have parents who live in anoth... more

Certified Copies for Apostille Sometimes, when you want to use a Canadian document in another country, you might need to obtain either an Apostille... more

Changing Your Name People change their names for various reasons, like after a divorce, due to religious beliefs, or to make a political statement.... more

What is an Apostille? In Canada, an Apostille serves as confirmation that documents are authentic or have been notarized by a registered Canadian N... more

Can a Canadian Notary Notarize a US Document? Can you get a US document notarized in Canada? While it is possible, there are a few things to keep i... more

WHO CAN PROVIDE AN APOSTILLE CERTIFICATE OR AUTHENTICATE DOCUMENTS IN CANADA? Apostille Obtaining an apostille is a process of authenticating docu... more

Biometrics vs. Fingerprints Have you been asked to provide fingerprints as part of the immigration process in Canada? Are you confused about what t... more

WHAT IS A GUARANTOR? Have you been asked to obtain a guarantor for a government document? A guarantor is an individual who can authenticate your id... more

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE An affidavit is a written statement of facts, confirmed by an oath or affirmation. Affidavits are sworn before an officer ha... more

SMOOTH DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING Getting married is the first step in creating a new life together. It’s a magical time for any couple. Given t... more

MEDICAL CORPORATION RENEWAL Into everybody’s life, a little red tape must fall. The members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (... more

CERTIFIED COPIES OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS If you have ever lost your wallet, you know how important it is to have copies of important information li... more

BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY ABROAD There are many reasons to buy or sell property abroad. Perhaps you have fallen in love with a country and rathe... more

CUSTODIANSHIP DECLARATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to educational institutions for youth. We have a wide ... more

LETTERS OF INVITATION FOR A VISA Every year, the world gets a little smaller. When Canada was initially settled, those who first arrived in this l... more

MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA CERTIFIED IDENTITY CONFIRMATION The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) is an organization dedicated to the uniform assessme... more

FINGERPRINTS FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SECURITY SCREENING The Government of Canada recently increased the criminal record check requirements for Gov... more

TRAVEL CONSENT FOR YOUR CHILDREN Travel Consent Letters As holidays draw near, often so do travel plans. In today’s hectic world, we can’t always ... more

WHAT IS AN AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTION? Although to some this may sound like something morbid, Affidavits of Execution have nothing to do with capital ... more

LIFE CERTIFICATES FOR PENSIONS How do I get a proof of life certificate for my pension notarized? Being asked to prove that you are alive might se... more

CANADIAN FILM OR VIDEO PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT AFFIDAVITS Film and video production in Canada is an exciting industry, but the legal requirements an... more

HOW DO I CHANGE MY GENDER DESIGNATION ON IDENTITY DOCUMENTS IN ONTARIO? Changing your name and updating your identification documents is an import... more

ONLINE LEGAL FORMS AND DOCUMENTS We all know that legal services can cost a pretty penny. Lawyer’s fees can be simply out of reach for some. Or you... more

TRAVELLING AND STUDYING IN SPAIN Do you dream of travelling or studying in beautiful Spain? To make your trip there as worry-free as possible, be ... more

WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A power of attorney is a legal document where one person gives another person authority to make decisions on their be... more

RCMP CERTIFIED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR ADOPTION What do I do if I need a Certified Criminal Record Check for adoption? Adopting a child is an ex... more

HOW TO COMMISSION AN OATH OR DECLARATION VIRTUALLY What if I need to commission a document but cannot go to an office to meet with a Notary Public... more

TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD Get Paid to Travel If you are a recent Canadian university graduate dreaming of traveling the world, but you lack the fund... more

OSAP AFFIDAVITS – FREE SAMPLE TEMPLATES What is OSAP? Congratulations on being accepted to attend post-secondary education in Ontario! Education i... more

Affidavit of Execution for a Will Any lawyer will tell you that you should have a will. They would have even before the current pandemic. Unfortun... more

ESSENTIAL WORKERS PERMANENT RESIDENCE PROGRAM Applying for Permanent Residence as an Essential Worker or Recent International Graduate in Canada I... more

PROOF OF LOSS FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS What do I do if I need to make an insurance claim for lost or stolen possessions? Losing possessions, whether i... more

RCMP FINGERPRINTS FROM OUTSIDE CANADA – CARD SCAN What do I do if I need a Canadian fingerprint-based criminal background check (certified crimina... more

Statutory Declarations for withdrawal from locked-in RRSPs or locked-in retirement accounts (LIRAs) Financial need and instability have increased ... more

RIN REQUESTS FOR CORPORATIONS What is a RIN? It can be beneficial for corporations to own a vehicle. For instance, this can make it easier to auth... more

WHAT IS A VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK? A vulnerable sector check is a type of criminal background check required for many jobs and volunteer positions... more

GETTING A UNITED STATES PASSPORT FOR A MINOR CHILD IN CANADA If you are the parent of a child under age 16 who is an American citizen and is livin... more

HOW LONG IS A NOTARIZED DOCUMENT VALID IN CANADA? Notarized documents do not expire in Canada. As long as the notary commission held by the notary... more

Why notarize a document? Notarizing documents in Canada is a process that helps to ensure the validity of signatures on legal documents. Documents... more

Tips for completing a parental consent form for travel with a minor The Government of Canada provides a sample parental travel consent form online... more

Things to consider when notarizing or commissioning a document in Canada • Make sure the document meets all of the legal requirements for the plac... more

PROOF OF LOSS FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS What do I do if I need to make an insurance claim for lost or stolen possessions? Losing possessions, whether i... more

How do I get a Registrant Identification Number (RIN) for my company? To obtain a RIN, it is a good idea to contact Service Ontario and verify thei... more

Notary Locations in Canada Red Seal Notary is the premier notary service provider in Canada, boasting a comprehensive network of locations across ... more

COMMISSIONER OF OATHS Commissioners of oaths are persons who are empowered under provincial or state legislation to administer and witness the swe... more

At our notary public North York location, we make it easy for you to get all your notary needs taken care of. Conveniently located at 4632 Yonge St... more

We can help you “swear” the affidavit. An affidavit has to be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public for it to be valid. We are Co... more

Electronic Fingerprinting and Submission: Our system, accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), lets you submit your fingerprints el... more

HOW LONG IS A NOTARIZED DOCUMENT VALID IN CANADA? We get lots of questions about notary expiration and How long is a notarized document valid in Ca... more

Applying for your Child’s US Passport? If you are the parent of a child under age 16 who is an American citizen and is living in Canada, you might... more

Just graduated university and want to see the world? Teaching English overseas may let you travel and get paid for it! Some places only require a ... more

Vulnerable Sector Check Fingerprints A vulnerable sector check is a type of criminal background check required for many positions working with vul... more

What is an Affidavit and why do I need one? An affidavit is a written statement of facts about what you know, confirmed by an oath or affirmation.... more

With many job losses and business shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary for many people to withdraw some of their retirem... more

Outside Canada but need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check based on fingerprints? We can help! Red Seal Notary is accredited by the RCMP to p... more

What is an Apostille Certificate? When documents are notarized in Canada for use abroad, such documents must often go through a process of "authen... more

What is an Online or Virtual Commissioning? Do you need to commission a document but are unable to attend in person to meet with a Notary Public o... more

Custodianship Declaration for International Students If your child is accepted to attend school in Canada, you will need to apply to the governmen... more

New location! Our move is complete and all services, including electronic fingerprints for the RCMP, are now available! This location moved to 46... more

New location! This location has moved to 4632 Yonge Street unit 203. (About a 5 minute walk South of Sheppard). We look forward to serving all your notary and fingerprinting needs at our new location! Please note that due to the RCMP's accredita... more

Moving Soon! This location will be moving to 4632 Yonge Street unit 203 on August 23rd, 2021. (About a 5 minute walk South of Sheppard). We look forward to serving all your notary and fingerprinting needs at our new location! Please note that d... more

This office is temporarily closed as a COVID-19 precaution. Please visit our downtown location on Adelaide Street East (link below)

Notarized or Certified True Copy? What is the difference and why do I need one? A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document asser... more

What is an Apostille Certificate? When documents are notarized in Canada for use abroad, such documents must often go through a process of "auth... more

Applying for Canadian Permanent Residence or Citizenship and need Police Certificates? There are different requirements depending on the type of... more

Custodianship Declaration for International Students If your child is accepted to attend school in Canada, you will need to apply to the governmen... more

Child travelling across the border without one or both parents? Border officials may ask if the travelling parent or adult has a travel consent let... more

Do you need fingerprints done for your Cannabis Act Licence application, or Licensing in a US state? Look no further! We are RCMP accredited and conveniently located at Yonge and Sheppard! Just remember to bring two pieces of Government ID (NO Hea... more