Just about every document which needs to be notarized in the paper world can be electronically notarized online. There are a few exceptions. Some provinces, public agencies, and court systems impose additional requirements and limitations for accepting electronically-signed documents, so it’s always important to check with your intended recipient to confirm their specific requirements for accepting electronically signed and notarized documents.
As per current laws in Ontario, we don’t notarize online:
*Last Will & Testament (these must be physically signed - book our “Last Will & Testament” virtual witnessing service)
*Power of Attorney (these must be physically signed - book our “Power of Attorney” virtual witnessing service)
1. Certified true copies of original paper/printed documents (i.e. “notarized copies”)
2. Trusts (including Testamentary Trust)
3. Single Status Affidavits
4. Negotiable Instruments (Cheques, Promissory Notes, Loan Agreements, etc)
5. Payment Bonds or Letters of credit
6. Documents of title pertaining to land and residential property (e.g. land/residence bill of sale, deed), except a contract of carriage (see s. 31 of the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, 2000)
7. Statutory Declarations in Lieu of Guarantor for a Canadian Passport
8. Passport Applications (in Lieu of Guarantor)
9. Lost Passports
10. Documents that are prescribed or belong to a prescribed class under the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 (currently none)
Until the law in Ontario changes, you can notarize these documents in person by appointment only.