Was your car stolen? Was your apartment broken into? Did your house catch fire? Whether you’ve been the victim of a major catastrophe or a minor mishap, if you have insurance, you will no doubt be placing a claim with your insurance company to recover your losses. Once you have contacted your insurer, your claims […]
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Congratulations! You’re getting married – and even better, you’re exchanging your vows in a tropical paradise. What could be more romantic? There you stand on a tranquil beach. The dazzling sun caresses your shoulders as you gaze into each other’s eyes with friends and family looking on. Your dream wedding is about to begin. Or […]
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If you are an estate executor, the spouse, or the next of kin of someone who has recently died, you will find yourself saddled with many administrative tasks. The sheer number of tasks can be daunting and confusing during an already difficult and stressful time. To assist you, the following list has been compiled from […]
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Are your friends or relatives planning to visit Canada from another country? If so, they will likely require a visitor’s visa. Additionally, they may be asked to provide a notarized letter of invitation from the person they will be staying with while they are here. Red Seal Notary can draft your letter of invitation for […]
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It was a blustery Saturday afternoon in March when a frantic woman rushed into Red Seal Notary’s Mississauga office, practically in tears. She had booked a trip to Florida for herself and her kids, and her children were bursting with excitement in anticipation of visiting Disney World for March break. She was ready to go […]
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US Notaries In the United States, almost anyone can write a test to become a notary public for the state in which they reside or, in some states, where they do business, and the fees they charge are set by the government. In New York State, for instance, the term for a notary public is […]
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[updated with some clarifications February 12, 2018] You may have been asked by a government agency, a prospective employer, or a university to have a document you are presenting to them “notarized” or “certified,” but you haven’t been given any instructions, and you are completely baffled as to what is actually required. Don’t worry. Red […]
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Scenario #1: Your company is in the midst of a lawsuit and you are one of its top executives. You have consulted your lawyer, who has prepared an urgent affidavit for you to sign, but you have to leave for the airport to attend a business meeting and you don’t have time to visit the […]
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According to Brooke’s Notary (13th Edition) by Nigel P. Ready, notaries originated in ancient Rome. Back then, these public officials were called scribae (or scribes) and their duties consisted of recording facts and judicial proceedings, copying and transcribing documents, providing legal forms to magistrates, and registering judgments and decrees. The word “notary” came about when a new form of […]
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“Baby, it’s cold outside!” Time to bundle up your little ones, get packing, and escape the ice and snow of our frosty Canadian winter. But if you can’t get away yourself, perhaps you’ll be sending your kids on a trip with Grandma and Grandpa or Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue. As you know, it can […]
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March Break is rapidly approaching, and if you’re a typical teen, you’re likely getting ready to ditch the books and fly south for some fun in the sun. You and your BFFs can’t wait to shed your winter coats, along with your inhibitions, for a joyful week of parent-free pleasure. But before the frivolity begins, […]
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So, you’re coming to Red Seal Notary to obtain a certified true copy of your original document. Perhaps you’ve got a job teaching in Korea. You’ve already taken the trouble to take your diploma off the wall and remove it from its frame. Since you’re already bringing it in, why stop at one copy? At […]
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