Performed by Ningjing (Natalie) Zhang, JD, member and coach of the Law Society of Ontario. Notary public, commissioner of oaths, certified true copy, and Hague Apostille services available at our Toronto and Kingston offices. Walk-ins welcome — no appointment necessary for most documents. Bilingual English / 中文 service.
What Is a Notary Public in Ontario?
A notary public is a public officer authorized under Ontario’s Notaries Act to administer oaths and affirmations, certify true copies, witness signatures on legal documents, and authenticate documents for use in Canada and abroad. In Ontario, every practising lawyer is automatically a notary public — no separate appointment required. That means notarizations completed by Natalie carry the full weight of legal verification, with no extra step needed for cross-border use.
Services & Fees
| Service | Fee (Plus 13% HST) |
|---|---|
| Notarized signature, single document | $59 |
| Certified True Copy of original document | $59 |
| Commissioner of Oaths affidavit signing | $59 |
| Statutory Declaration (drafted + signed) | $99 |
| Each additional document, same visit | $20 |
| Hague Apostille (lawyer-handled) | From $120 + government fee $16 or $32 |
| Same-day urgent walk-in | +$30 per document |
| Chinese–English translation + notarization | $125–$200 per page |
| Foreign bank / financial document notarization | $79 |
| Guardian / parental consent letter for minor travel | $120 |
All fees plus 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). Bulk discounts available for 5+ documents in one visit — call ahead.
What We Notarize
- Affidavits and statutory declarations for Ontario, federal, and out-of-province use
- Certified true copies of passports, driver’s licences, diplomas, professional credentials
- Letters of invitation for visitor visa applications
- Guardian and parental consent letters for minor international travel
- Foreign bank statements, financial declarations, and proof-of-funds documents
- Real estate documents — Acknowledgement & Direction, Powers of Attorney, deeds
- Chinese government documents — birth certificates, marriage certificates, household registration (户口本)
- Single status declarations (无婚姻状况声明) for foreign marriage registration
- Educational credential documents for WES, ICAS, and other ECA providers
- U.S. immigration documents — I-130, I-485, and consular affidavits
Hague Apostille — Available in Canada Since January 11, 2024
Canada became a contracting party to the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024. Documents bearing an Apostille issued by Global Affairs Canada (federal) or Ontario’s Official Document Services (provincial) are now accepted in all 126 Apostille member countries without further consular authentication. We handle the full workflow: notarize → courier to Toronto ODS or Ottawa GAC → return courier to you. Typical turnaround 7–10 business days for Ontario documents.
中文公证服务
本所提供英文及中文双语公证服务。可办理：身份证明文件公证副本、出生证、结婚证、户口本、学历证书公证、银行存款证明、单身证明（无婚姻状况声明）、未成年子女出国监护人同意书、海牙认证文件等。当事人持原件亲临即可，无需提前预约。
由 Natalie 律师（张宁静，安省律师协会注册律师及业务导师）亲自办理，单份基础费用为 59 加元 + 13% HST。中英文翻译加公证服务，每页 125–200 加元。海牙认证服务由本所代办，整体流程通常 7–10 个工作日。多伦多和金斯顿办公室均提供 walk-in 服务。
What to Bring
- Government-issued photo ID — Canadian passport, driver’s licence, PR card, or foreign passport
- The original document (we cannot certify copies of copies)
- If signing on behalf of a company — proof of signing authority (corporate resolution or letter)
- Cash, e-transfer, debit, or credit card for payment at the time of service
Visit Us
- Notary Public — Toronto Office — Downtown Toronto, walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday
- Notary Public — Kingston Office — Kingston / Eastern Ontario, walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for notary services?
No — walk-ins are welcome at both Toronto and Kingston offices during regular business hours for most standard notarizations. For complex documents like multi-page statutory declarations or Apostille processing, calling ahead helps us prepare. Same-day urgent walk-in service is available for a $30 + HST surcharge per document.
How long does a notarization take?
A standard single-document notarization typically takes 10–15 minutes from arrival to completion. Multi-document visits and statutory declarations that need drafting may take 20–40 minutes. Hague Apostille processing requires a separate 7–10 business-day courier turnaround after the initial notarization.
Is a lawyer-notary the same as a regular notary public?
In Ontario, every practising lawyer is automatically a notary public — but not every notary public is a lawyer. A lawyer-notary can draft, advise on, and notarize the same document in one visit, and their notarization is universally accepted for cross-border use.
Can you notarize documents in Chinese?
Yes — we offer full bilingual English / Chinese (Mandarin and Simplified Chinese) notary service. Natalie is a native Mandarin speaker and reviews Chinese-language documents directly. We also provide certified Chinese–English translation paired with notarization at $125–$200 per page.
What is the difference between notarization and Apostille?
Notarization verifies the authenticity of a signature, oath, or document copy under provincial authority. An Apostille is an additional certificate issued by a designated government authority (Global Affairs Canada or Ontario ODS) that authenticates the notary’s signature for use in any of the 126 Hague Convention countries. If your document is going abroad, you typically need both.
This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Fees are current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Hague Apostille government fees are set by Global Affairs Canada and Ontario Official Document Services and are not retained by BridgePoint Law.