Transferring your Car to Family? In Ontario, when gifting a used motor vehicle from one family member to another, both parties are required to sign a ‘Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle’ form. This is required to have the transaction exempt from retail sales tax on the value of the […]
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Independent Practitioners If you live in Ontario and you are a graduate of an accredited medical school in Canada or the United States, you will require an Independent Practice Certificate of Registration. Application forms for independent practice certificates can be obtained through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Corporations for Practicing Medicine Under the Regulated […]
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In Canada, it is not mandatory to vaccinate your children. However, the provinces of Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba have enacted legislation stating that children must be vaccinated in order to attend school. According to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, parents must provide to their local public health department a written immunization record […]
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If you are getting married overseas, you may have been asked to provide a Certificate of Non-Impediment (also known as a Certificate of Nulla Osta, a Certificat de Coutume, or a Certificate of Freedom to Marry). The purpose of this type of declaration is to confirm that you are free to wed. Most countries require […]
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If you are selling your timeshare in Florida, you will likely be asked to do one of the following: have your signature on your documents witnessed by a US notary or obtain the Canadian equivalent of an apostille, which means having your documents notarized, authenticated and legalized. Red Seal Notary can help with option ‘b.’ […]
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When you visit a Red Seal Notary representative in British Columbia, you will be asked to present at least one piece of non-expired, government-issued photo ID. This can be challenging for clients who don’t drive and don’t have any other valid photo ID. Fortunately, if you live in British Columbia, there is another alternative: the […]
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It has become increasingly common for employers to request criminal background checks for potential job candidates. If you are looking for someone to conduct your criminal background check, Red Seal Notary can help. We offer Criminal Name Index Checks (also known as criminal background checks) at select locations in Toronto and the GTA. The Criminal […]
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Red Seal Notary provides several passport related services: Passport Application: Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor Having trouble finding a guarantor? No worries. If you have not known an eligible guarantor for at least two years, you can, instead, complete a “Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor” form, which you can pick up at any […]
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When you visit a Red Seal Notary representative in Winnipeg, you will be asked to present at least one piece of non-expired, government-issued photo ID. This can be a challenge for clients who don’t drive and don’t have other valid identification. Fortunately, if you live in Winnipeg, there is another alternative: the Manitoba Identification Card. […]
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When you visit a Red Seal Notary location to have your documents notarized, you will be asked to present at least one piece of non-expired, government-issued photo ID. This can be a challenge for clients who don’t drive and don’t have other valid identification. Fortunately, if you live in Ontario, there is another alternative: the […]
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Notarized translations are sometimes required when you have been asked to submit Canadian documents to foreign jurisdictions. Unfortunately, this often leads to confusion, as a notarization can signify a number of different things. When a notary public notarizes a document, it can mean one of the following: Either the notary has personally witnessed someone sign […]
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Red Seal Notary’s call centre is staffed by a team of highly knowledgeable and friendly Customer Service Representatives ready to take your call. To assist you in navigating our services, here are some of our most frequently asked questions: Q. My wife needs her signature notarized on a document, but due to her busy schedule, […]
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