Notary Public? Whaa

[Ducay]

When filling out some forms for work in regards to signing up for some courses, I discovered the application requires 2 passport photos that have to be signed by a notary public.

So my question is to you, where does one locate a cheap notary to sign the back of a couple pictures for me and my fiancee? Any experiences? The keyword is CHEAP

[flylock shox]

Any lawyer on CP'll do it.

Probably.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

Any lawyer on CP'll do it.

Probably.

I thought notary's were separate from lawyers?

[ken0042]

Can a lawyer do it? I'm thinking show up at Pete's pub, buy a jug of beer.........

[flylock shox]

Not in BC at least.

[Rathji]

I think you can be a notary public without being a lawyer. My mom was one when my dad was a process server for doing his affidavit things once he served someone.

Unless I am confused about what a notary public is, in which case someone please correct me.

[jammies]

Both my brother (a lawyer) and father (ex-cop) are notaries public. As a lawyer, in Alberta you are automatically a notary public, but you can also apply to be one as my father did for some reason that escapes me now.

So if you have any friends who are lawyers, they can do it for you for sure, but otherwise ask around and someone may be able to help you out. My bro would charge you though, and my dad is down in the USA for the winter

[Madrox]

What are the qualifications to become a Notary Public in Alberta?

To qualify, you must be at least 18 years of age, and a Canadian citizen who resides in Alberta or a person who is lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence and resides in Alberta.
Lawyers, students-at-law, judges, members of the House of Commons, members of the Legislative Assembly, and members of the Senate who were residents of Alberta at the time of their appointments are automatically Notaries Public. It is possible for some people, for example lawyers, to be both Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public.



As per http://www.law-faqs.org/wiki/index.php/Comm-06

[Ducay]

Good to know, thanks guys.

Now, has anyone used a cheap notary? I don't wanna get gouged on these little darn pictures

[troutman]

Drop by my office 9:30 to 10:00 or 1:30 to 2:00 - no appt necessary. No charge for CP people. (I will be away Feb 13th - 17th).

www.nwcalgarylaw.com

[Ford Prefect]

I believe dentists and pharmacists can notarize stuff.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I believe dentists and pharmacists can notarize stuff.

Only lawyers and notaries can "notarize" documents. Other documents can be "commissioned". Basically, a notary (lawyer) is required to witness documents from outside Alberta.

Dentists, pharmacists, engineers etc could be guarantors in passport applications.

http://www.law-faqs.org/wiki/index.php/Comm

A Commissioner for Oaths administers oaths, and takes and receives affidavits, declarations, and affirmations that will be used in Alberta.

A Notary Public has the power to administer oaths, and take and receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations, just as a Commissioner for Oaths can.

However, the Notary Public may do several things that a Commissioner cannot. A Notary Public may deal with documents that will be used outside of Alberta (for example, an affidavit to be used in a lawsuit being conducted in the United States). A Notary also has the power to issue certificates under the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act, another Alberta statute.

[Ducay]

Just wanted to say thanks to all that offered their services for free, I had no idea there were so many lawyers here. I better watch what I say

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Ducay

Just wanted to say thanks to all that offered their services for free, I had no idea there were so many lawyers here. I better watch what I say

The CP Bar Association meets once per month in a secret location, where we enjoy cigars and fine wines.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by troutman

The CP Bar Association meets once per month in a secret location, where we enjoy cigars and fine wines.

Sounds like an affiliate club of the American Honky Tonk Bar Association

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by troutman

Only lawyers and notaries can "notarize" documents. Other documents can be "commissioned". Basically, a notary (lawyer) is required to witness documents from outside Alberta.

Dentists, pharmacists, engineers etc could be guarantors in passport applications.

http://www.law-faqs.org/wiki/index.php/Comm

A Commissioner for Oaths administers oaths, and takes and receives affidavits, declarations, and affirmations that will be used in Alberta.

A Notary Public has the power to administer oaths, and take and receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations, just as a Commissioner for Oaths can.

However, the Notary Public may do several things that a Commissioner cannot. A Notary Public may deal with documents that will be used outside of Alberta (for example, an affidavit to be used in a lawsuit being conducted in the United States). A Notary also has the power to issue certificates under the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act, another Alberta statute.

That's what I was thinking of. Thanks for the clarification/correction.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by troutman

http://www.law-faqs.org/wiki/index.php/Comm

A Commissioner for Oaths administers oaths, and takes and receives affidavits, declarations, and affirmations that will be used in Alberta.

That is what my mom was.

Do you need to renew something like that to be able to keep using it or is it a permanent type thing?

[fredr123]

Originally Posted by troutman

Only lawyers and notaries can "notarize" documents. Other documents can be "commissioned". Basically, a notary (lawyer) is required to witness documents from outside Alberta.

Dentists, pharmacists, engineers etc could be guarantors in passport applications.

Actually, recent changes have opened up the requirements for guarantors:

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/section2.aspx

Eligible guarantors

Your guarantor must:

1. Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid* or has been expired for no more than one year, on the day you submit your application;
2. Have known you personally for at least two (2) years.
   In the case of a child, have known you (parent or legal guardian) personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child;
3. Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older;
4. Have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for his or her own passport;
5. Provide the requested information contained in his or her passport;
6. Be accessible to Passport Canada for verification;
7. Reside in Canada, in the United States or in any of the areas where submission of the "in Canada and in the USA" application form is authorized, e.g.: Bermuda. It is not necessary that the guarantor reside in the same country as the applicant.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Rathji

That is what my mom was.

Do you need to renew something like that to be able to keep using it or is it a permanent type thing?

It has to be renewed. Commissioner stamps include the expiry date:

http://www.qp.gov.ab.ca/documents/Ac...sbn=0779704916

An appointment made under this section expires on the 3rd anniversary of the commissioner’s birthday after the date of the commissioner’s appointment, unless it is cancelled by the Minister by notice in writing prior to that date.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by troutman

The CP Bar Association meets once per month in a secret location, where we enjoy cigars and fine wines.

What? And all we've been getting was peanuts and beer?