Free OSAP affidavit templates and helpful links at the end of the article. Click here to skip down to them! What is OSAP? Congratulations on being accepted to attend post-secondary education in Ontario! Education is expensive, but the Government of Ontario provides a financial assistance program consisting of loans and grants to students called OSAP, or the […]
What do I do if I need a Certified Criminal Record Check for adoption? Adopting a child is an exciting but complicated process that is much like a jigsaw puzzle with many pieces. For international adoptions, you will be required to go through the adoption application process of Canada and the country you are adopting […]
What do I do if I need electronic fingerprints for a federal government contract security screening? Many employees of private sector companies in Canada are now required to undergo security screenings including mandatory electronic fingerprints because their company is participating in contracts for the Government of Canada or foreign governments. Security screening is important so […]
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 behalf. An attorney in this case does not need to be a lawyer but means anyone given the power to act for someone else. Powers Of Attorney For Use […]
Do you dream of travelling or studying in beautiful Spain? To make your trip there as worry-free as possible, be sure to follow all the Spanish government requirements necessary to make your stay a reality. Do Canadian Citizens Need A Visa To Travel To Spain? At present, Canadian citizens are permitted to enter and stay […]
We all know that legal services can cost a pretty penny. Lawyer’s fees can be simply out of reach for some. Or you may have an issue that doesn’t involve enough money to make retaining counsel cost-effective. Online Legal Forms Services Fortunately, there are online resources to assist many with routine legal documents. Generating a […]
Changing your name and updating your identification documents is an important step for those who wish to legally change their gender or sex designation in Ontario. Some of the forms you require may need to be witnessed or commissioned by a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public. Changing Your Birth Registration Anyone born in Ontario […]
Film or Video Production and Notary Services Film and video production in Canada is an exciting industry, but the legal requirements and paperwork can be onerous. Notarization may be required for documents. Certified criminal record checks or police certificates may be needed for employment or visa purposes. Red Seal Notary can help! Film or Video […]
How do I get a proof of life certificate for my pension notarized? Being asked to prove that you are alive might seem like a strange request, but if you receive a pension from outside of Canada, it is likely that you will be asked to do this at some point. Many countries ask pensioners […]
Have you been asked to obtain a police clearance from Iran and you’re not sure how to obtain it? If so, here is some information that may help you get started! Applicants for Canadian permanent residence or citizenship may need to provide police certificates from every country that they have lived in for 6 months […]
How do I get fingerprints to apply for police certificates for permanent residence or Canadian citizenship? You may need to have your fingerprints taken to get a police certificate for permanent residence or Canadian citizenship application. The two fingerprinting services Red Seal Notary provides are ink and roll fingerprints and digital fingerprints. Ink and roll fingerprints are used […]
How do I get police certificates for Canadian immigration? Getting police certificates for permanent residence or Canadian citizenship applications can be baffling. It can involve navigating through the bureaucracies of several countries and organizations to find relevant information. Below are explanations and links to help get the police certificates that you need. The first step […]