Notarization Services by a Licensed, Insured and Practising Lawyer
PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT USE RED SEAL NOTARY STAMPS. MY PREFERRED CHOICE IS THE GOLD SEAL FOIL STAMP. THE GOLD NOTARY STAMP IS THE MOST USED AND ACCEPTABLE GOLDEN STANDARD FOR COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, LAW OFFICES AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Sample Templates, Resources and Information for Apostille, Authentication, Legalization and Superlegalization, Documents for Notarization, Commissioned and Sealed.
Apostille Procedure Made Simple: Notarization + Authentication (Federal) (Provincial) + Legalization.
1. STATUTORY DECLARATION COMMISSIONING
2. COMMISSIONING OATHS AFFIRMING AFFIDAVITS AND IDENTITIES
3. WITNESSING SIGNATURES, IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION
4. CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES - NOTARIAL TRUE COPIES CERTIFICATION SEALS - MUST BRING THE ORIGINAL COPY AS WELL AS THE PHOTOCOPY OF THE DOCUMENT:
If you require a sample template in relation to statutory declarations, affidavits, consent to travel for children traveling abroad, special/limited power of attorney, and visitor visa invitation letters, please email my office at vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com and I will forward you a copy of the precedent.
Documents that this law office will NOT notarize:
1. Wills
2. Power of Attorney for Property
3. Power of Attorney for Personal Care
4. Affidavits of Execution of Wills and Powers of Attorney
5. ILA Certificate - Independent Legal Advice Certificate for Mortgages and all Agreements (including, but not limited to Divorce and Separation Agreements).
As a practising lawyer, I DO offer the above legal services and my fees will reflect the work and insurance coverage that I must consider when placing my seal on those documents. These are important documents that carry great risk of liability to my practice. The fees that I charge for notarization do not justify the risk of placing my good name and credentials on documents that have been drafted by lay persons or printed off the internet. The fees for these documents will start at $200. Please email my office for a specific quote.
If you wish to have your will and powers of attorney made or a proper independent legal advice conducted by a licensed, practising and insured lawyer, then text 647-209-7389 or email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com
Policies Regarding Your Identity and Your Documents:
To combat fraud, the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), which governs lawyers and law firms practicing in the Province of Ontario, Canada, has amended its Bylaw 7.1 which now requires all lawyers to make identification and verification of ALL clients; Similar regulations are now also in place in most other Canadian jurisdictions.
As a result, please NOTE the following information about yourself MUST now be obtained by my office to comply with the LSUC's identification requirements:
Individual Client:
Organization Client:
IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE my office with the above mentioned information. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT MY OFFICE FOR NOTARIAL SERVICES. YOU SHOULD BE WARY OF THOSE OTHER NOTARIES PUBLIC AND LAWYERS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE THESE INFORMATION FROM YOU.
For your protection, I am Vinh T. Tran, you can verify my name, pictures, and credentials. I am a sole practitioner, lawyer, notary public and commissioner of oaths. I do not employ anyone who can access your private information. I also do not work for any persons or companies who can dictate the use of your private information. I have given lectures to lawyers and companies on various subjects including creating public trust and how to protect private information from external contractors and agencies, and especially from internal employees. I am NOT associated with, affiliated with, or related to, any other law firm, organization, corporation, association or notaries public directory services.
FAQ's about NOTARIZATION FEES and Services
1. Q: Why are your fees so low? Why are your fees so cheap? Is there a catch? Do you just make an imprint of the seal or does the fee include a GOLD foil seal sticker?
Ans: Many of my clients cannot justify paying high fees for a simple certification statement, signature, date and notary seal on a document that must be sent to some agency. I agree with my clients. In order to reduce my fees, I reduce my overheads by offering mobile and house call notary services. There is no catch. Yes, the fee includes a GOLD foil seal sticker without extra cost. See the complete service as listed below.
2. Q: Why are you so strict on communication with your office only through texting and email?
Ans: I am a sole practitioner. I work alone. I am an actual PRACTISING lawyer. I often have a very busy schedule helping clients. It is rude and unprofessional to be constantly picking up phone calls while providing services to clients. You would not want a lawyer who gets distracted answering phone calls while helping you with your case. Also, I aim to not wasting your time and my time by disclosing everything about my fees and services as well as all the answers to all the questions you could ever think about notarization, authentication, legalization and apostille procedures on my website. Any other questions you may have or a request for an appointment can be done through the more efficient means by texting 647-209-7389 or email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com. If you refuse to follow this very simple request, then you may be better served by another lawyer and notary public elsewhere.
3. Q: Why do you give out FREE sample Templates when other lawyers and online companies charge a fee for them?
Ans: I did not go through over 10 years of post graduate education to be a data entry person and wasting my time asking you personal questions as listed on the forms/templates when you can fill out the information by yourself. The best legal forms are those written in plain and easy to understand language. There is no point paying anyone a fee for a simple template, form or letter when you can Google for one or to ask me for a copy and just input your personal information into it yourself. I feel it is completely unethical and a waste of skills to be filling out forms for clients and charging them a lawyer's rates when the clients can do a better job entering their personal information for themselves.
4. Q: I still think that your fees are too high, do you bargain or is there any way I can reduce the fees further?
Ans: I do not entertain bargaining. An attempt to bargain or to negotiate fees is considered extremely rude and insulting considering the exceptional services that I provide for the already discounted notary fees that I charge. If you believe that my fees are too high, please continue to search for another lawyer/notary public elsewhere. If you bargain with me, the fee will be at regular fee ($40). No Exceptions. You can reduce the notarization fees by:
5. Q: Do you use Red Ink Notary Seal, Red Foil Sticker Notary Seal, Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal, or just an Embossed Imprint of the Notary Seal?
Ans: The preferred and frequently used and universally recognized method of sealing documents is by way of using a Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal embossed with the imprint of the notary public's name, credential and jurisdiction. More information about the practical reasons for using a Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal.
6. Q: Why do you have different set fees at different dates and times?
Ans: Work-life balance is important to me. I am offering more dates and times for discounted notary services than any other lawyers and notaries public in the GTA. If you are requesting services outside the prescribed locations, dates and times then my fees will be higher to further accommodate your schedule.
7. Q: University Transcript Notarization: My transcript has three pages, do you count it as one document or three documents?
Ans: It is one document. I'll seal the first page and imprint the rest with my embossed seal. Likewise, if you have an Agreement that has 30 pages but only one seal is required then it is considered as one seal and one signature.
8. Q: Passport Notarization: Do you count per page for my passport or just one notarization for the whole passport?
Ans: It depends. In most cases, you will only need to get the first page of the passport with your photo and demographic information notarized. In instances for immigration or visa applications or opening a bank account overseas, where you may be required to get certification of the whole passport especially on the pages with stamps, then it is still one gold foil seal on the first page and the imprint of my embossed notary seal on the rest of the other pages of the passport FREE OF CHARGE. Unless, you insist on a gold seal on those extra pages then the additional fee as listed will apply. However, the imprint of my embossed notary seal without the gold foil sticker is more than sufficient to satisfy the requirement of certification, and it's FREE.
9. Q: I have 1 document that requires two of your signatures and two seals, but it's on the same page, do you consider that as one or two seals?
Ans: My fees are based on the number of seals and signatures that you require from me, not the number of pages. If your document requires two signatures and two seals then the fees will reflect that accordingly.
10. Q: My boyfriend and I would like to have our passports notarized, do you count it as one or two transactions/matters?
Ans: It depends:
11. Q: How long does the notarization and/or commissioning process take?
Ans: Usually around 5 minutes, depending on the number of documents you are requesting notarization. There is no next day or next week service. I will sign and seal your document(s) on the spot. The following are the steps that you can expect as a full service when we meet:
12. Q: Is there a difference in the service you provide for a discounted fee option and a regular fee option?
Ans: The above list of steps will be followed regardless of the fee option. The consistency in my practice allows regulatory bodies and agencies to easily confirm my seal and legal authority. The fee differential is a result of the client requesting my services outside the normal working hours.
13. Q: Do you provide coupon codes and discounts or match prices option if I give you a positive review on Google, Facebook and other listing websites?
Ans: No. I do not condone or engage in practices of buying reviews or making up fake reviews and testimonial comments. There is no need for me to compete with anonymous self-proclaimed lawyers and notaries public who refuse to disclose their names, credentials, contact information and fees. My fees are exactly as disclosed on my website. There are no surprises. However, you are encouraged to print the advertised fees on my website to receive any price matching option that other lawyers and notaries may provide for you.
14. Q: Do you actually travel to different locations in the GTA?
Ans: Yes, I can and have travelled around the GTA and beyond providing both legal and notarization services for financial institutions, law firms, universities, large corporations and private individuals. I have travelled all over Ontario including but not limited to the following places Ajax, Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Belleville, Bolton, Bracebridge, Brandford, Brampton, Brockville, Burlington, Caledon, Cobourg, Collingwood, Cooksville, Durham, East York, Etobicoke, Gravenhurst, Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Guelph, Halton, Hamilton, Hanover, Havelock, Huntsville, Kingston, King City, Kitchener, London, Manotick, Markham, Meaford, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Nepean, Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake, Newcastle, North York, Oakville, Orangeville, Orillia, Orleans, Oshawa, Peterborough, Peel Region, Pickering, Scarborough, Thornhill, Downtown Toronto, Upper Canada, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Unionville, Weston, Willowdale, Whitby, Woodbridge, and locally at Yorkdale Shopping Mall, Eaton Centre, Bay Atrium, Yonge-Bloor Yorkville, College Park, Kensington Market, Chinatown, Koreatown, High Park, Little Italy, Greektown, Cabbagetown, College Park, also including most of the nursing homes and hospitals where many of my clients are doctors, nurses and patients. As long as the clients are willing to accept the notarization and travel fees listed above then I am happy to make a visit to see them at the comfort of their homes or place of business.
15. Q. Are you the only person in Ontario, Canada, who can provide legal services including notarization and commissioning of documents?
Ans: No, there are many places you can find on the internet (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Kijiji, Craigslist, and Backpage etc) that you can attend to get your documents notarized and commissioned. Depending on the type of documents, especially those dealing with city and local matters, some city councilors may be able to commission your documents for FREE. It is important to note that many places will say that they are Canada's National Notary Public Services, or Toronto's #1 Notary Public or Toronto's Best Notary Public or Toronto's Cheapest Notary Public or Lowest Priced Notary Public in Toronto or Toronto's hand-picked notaries public. Do not be impressed by these words. There is no such thing as the best or #1 notary public, all registered and appointed notaries have the same legal authority. In fact, it is actually contrary to the Rules of Professional Conduct to be describing oneself as the best or the best of the best of any legal services that one provides to the public. Further, fees are certainly important but so are the credentials. Heed my warning that ALL reputable lawyers, notaries public, and commissioners of oaths in Ontario NEVER REFUSE to disclose their full names, faces, credentials, locations, and fees. Think about it, why would a person who claims to be a lawyer, notary public, and a commissioner of oaths refusing to to disclose his or her true identity, something as simple as a name? Clients are entitled to full disclosure by their counsels or persons who claim to have the legal authority to provide legal services. You MUST question any and all persons who claim to have the legal authority to provide legal services to you yet would not disclose these simple and vital information to you and the general public. Many of your documents contain very important and private information. You must make sure that they do not get into the wrong hands. You MUST ensure that the person claiming to be a lawyer is in fact a registered legal professional who by law can invoke solicitor-client-privilege to protect your rights and privacy. A registered and practising lawyer is obligated by law and ethical rules to do just that, to protect your rights and privacy even if he or she is just notarizing or commissioning a document for you. Most non-practising lawyers who act as notaries and commissioners of oaths would not know what to do to invoke such rights on your behalf. More importantly, it is best practice to consider getting your documents notarized by a lawyer who is bonded/insured and practising for transaction security such as adoption, immigration, and real estate and business transactions.
TERMS OF USE: any form of communications, direct or indirect, whether via e-mails, telephone, faxing, or other promotional materials, including but not limited to, browsing through this website, or by direct verbal communication with Vinh T. Tran on any issue, legal or not, do not and will not constitute solicitor-client relationship, unless and until a monetary retainer is provided to Vinh T. Tran and/or a written retainer is signed by the client and Vinh T. Tran.
Unless required by law or instructed by the client to hold documents and materials belonging to the client, Vinh T. Tran does not hold or is responsible for the loss or damage of any original documents or materials sent to his office via emails or to the address as indicated on his contact information.
COPYRIGHT and TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED as to the use of some, all, the combination, or the ordering, of the words, terms, symbols, tags, and contents used in this website ad and those found on other websites provided by Vinh T. Tran, is strictly prohibited.
The following Registered Trade Names are registered to The Law Offices of Vinh T. Tran, Esq.
ONeLAW.ca
1LAW.ca
Toronto Mobile Lawyer
Toronto Mobile Notary Public
House Call Notary Public
The following Domain Names are registered to the Law Offices of Vinh T. Tran, Esq.:
Toronto Mobile Lawyer: www.torontomobilelawyer.ca
Ontario Estate Law: www.ontarioestatelaw.ca
House Call Notary: www.HouseCallNotary.ca
House Call Notary Public: www.HouseCallNotaryPublic.ca
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Mobile Notary Public: www.MobileNotaryPublic.ca
ONELAW: www.ONeLAW.ca ; www.1law.ca
Brampton Notary Public: www.BramptonNotaryPublic.com
Burlington Notary Public www.burlingtonnotarypublic.com
Newmarket Notary Public www.newmarketnotarypublic.com
Richmond Hill Notary Public: www.RichmondHillNotaryPublic.com
Markham Notary Public: www.MarkhamNotaryPublic.com
Vaughan Notary Public: www.VaughanNotaryPublic.com
North York Notary Public: www.NorthYorkNotaryPublic.com
Toronto Mobile Notary Public: www.TorontoMobileNotaryPublic.ca
Toronto Mobile Notary www.torontomobilenotary.ca
Upper Canada Notary Public: www.UpperCanadaNotaryPublic.com
Upper Canada Notary www.uppercanadanotary.com/
Mississauga Notary Public: www.MississaugaNotaryCommissioner.com
Mississauga Notary Public; www.Mississauga-Notary-Public.com
Scarborough Notary Public: www.ScarboroughNotaryCommissioner.com
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Etobicoke Notary Public: www.etobicoke-notary-public.com
Oakville Notary Public www.oakville-notary-public.com
Woodbridge Notary Public: www.WoodbridgeNotaryPublic.com
Commissioner of Oaths: www.Commissioner-of-Oaths.ca
Commissioner of Oaths: www.commissioner-of-oaths.com
Commissioner for Taking Affidavits: www.Affidavits-Commissioner-Oaths.com
Toronto Commissioner of Oaths www.torontocommissionerofoaths.com
Ontario Notary Public www.ontario-notary-public.com/
Canada Notary Public www.canada-notary-public.com/
*NOTICE to Competitors* Intellectual Property In Full Effect: Adding the letter "s" to a word such as "Housecalls Notary Public" or adding a word before or after "Mobile Notary Public" such as "24/7 Mobile Notary Public Services" is STILL plagiarism and an intellectual infringement. As legal professionals, you are expected to come up with your own terms and ideas when conducting your legal practice. Your reputation is everything. Violating my copyrighted materials and registered trade names while refusing to disclose your identity and credentials is unethical and contrary to the Rules of Professional Conducts. Attempts to passing off my registered trade names and goodwill will be reported to the Law Society of Upper Canada and challenged in court. Take note that violating my copyrighted materials without prior written permission at your own peril.
Vinh T. Tran, Esq, Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, reserves all rights, including but not limited to, the right to seek civil damages and other remedies including costs thereof on a substantial indemnity scale basis against the violators and reporting the violators to their governing body, in Ontario, violators who are lawyers and paralegals will be reported to the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Sample Templates, Resources and Information for Apostille, Authentication, Legalization and Superlegalization, Documents for Notarization, Commissioned and Sealed.
Apostille Procedure Made Simple: Notarization + Authentication (Federal) (Provincial) + Legalization.
1. STATUTORY DECLARATION COMMISSIONING
- Custodianship Declaration for Foreign International Students
- Lost, Stolen, Damaged Passport Declaration
- Proof of Loss Motor Vehicle Insurance Declaration
- Medical Insurance Reimbursement Declaration
- Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union for work and immigration purposes
- Domestic Partnership Declaration
- Statutory Declaration of Single Status and Non-impediment Certificate for Marriage Abroad
- Statutory Declaration - Separation of Legal Spouses or Common-law Partners
- OSAP Application Marital Status Declaration - Common-law Union Relationship, Sole Support Parent, Single Independent Status Form.
- Canadian Construction Documents Committee - CCDC - Statutory Declaration of Progress of Payment and Distribution for Contractors and Construction
- Construction Material Bill of Sale Declaration Form
- Statutory Declaration in Lieu of a Guarantor for Passport and Immigration Matters
- Estate Documents for Settlement
- Statutory Declarations for Admission and Licensing Examinations/Good Character Confirmation for Professional Colleges, Universities, Legal Bars - New York Bar, Law Societies, Immigration Consulting, Medicine Residency and Fellowship Applications, Accounting, Registered Psychotherapist/ Psychoanalyst and Mental Health Workers, CPSO Annual Professional Corporation Re-newal, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nursing and Dental Hygiene Programs.
- Licensing Application/Examination/Registration with the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) for Domestic and International Doctors. Degrees and Credentials Certifications and Identity Verifications Services.
- Medical Council of Canada MCC
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario CPSO
- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario RCDSO
- National Dental Examining Board of Canada NDEB
- College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario CDHO
- The Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada PEBC
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario CTCMPAO
- Independent Licensing to Practice Medicine Declaration
- United States Medical Licensing Examination
- Application for PEBC Pharmacist Evaluating Examination
- Statutory Declaration for Annual Renewal of a Corporate Professional Status - Dental, Medicine, Nursing, Accountants and Brokers.
- Statutory Declaration for Insurance Indemnification and Releases
- Statutory Declaration - Continuing Professional Development CPD Credit hours for Immigration Consultant in Ontario - ICCRC - CAPIC.
- Statutory Declaration for Proof of Identity and Verification
- Sex Change Application - Gender Change Application - Statutory Declaration by a Person for a Change of Sex Designation on a Birth Registration
- Statutory Declaration of a Translator
- Documents for loans, debts and finances
- Replacement of University Degrees / Diplomas Request - Lost & Destroyed Form
- Replacement of Birth Certificate Request for out-of-province
- Visitor Visa Invitation Letter and Responsibility Declarations
2. COMMISSIONING OATHS AFFIRMING AFFIDAVITS AND IDENTITIES
- Affidavit for Name Change Application
- Affidavit Explaining Spelling Errors and Discrepancies in Names and/or Date of Birth
- Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle between Family Members - Old/ Used Car/ Vehicle Transfer Tax Exempt Form Notarization.
- Children School Vaccination Exemption Form Notarization - Health and Long Term Care - Public Health - Sworn Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Affidavit for Immunization of School Pupils Act.
- Provincial Nominee Program PNP - Nomination Affidavit for Immigration
- Lost Government Cheque Affidavits
- FRO Forms - Family Responsibility Office for collecting court order payment arrears and to provide financial statement declaration.
- Lost Saving Bonds Affidavits
- Transfer Bonds Affidavit of a Deceased Estate
- Transferring Shares Affidavits
- New York State Bar Admission Affidavit
- New York State Traffic Violations Admission and Pleading Affidavit
- Affidavit of Identification for Release of Trust and Court Supervised Funds.
- Air Canada Affidavit for Designation of a Common-Law Partner
- Out of State Traffic Ticket Infraction Reduction Request and Pleading Affidavit
- Landlord and Tenant Board Affidavit Affirmation
- Out-Of-Province and Country - Statutory Declaration for Proof of Identity
- Insurance Claims Commissioning
- Affidavit For Application and Renewal of Indian Passports - Change of Name - Change of Signature - Change of Appearance - Application for a Minor
- Documentations for Domestic and International Adoptions
- Affidavit of Not-For-Profit organization - activity club status
- Affidavit of Service and other court related documents - Small Claims, Superior Court, Appeal Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Immigration, Landlord and Tenant Board.
3. WITNESSING SIGNATURES, IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION
- Witnessing Divorce/ Separation/ Custody/ Marriage/ Cohabitation Agreements
- Witnessing Corporation Minutes by the Directors
- Witnessing Contracts, Agreements, Leases, Promissory Notes, and Waivers
- Witnessing Board of Trade Waivers and Releases for International Tendering
- Toronto Board of Education Immunization and Vaccination Exemption Form
- Confirming Certificate of Life - For Old Age Foreign Pensions
- Certified Identity Confirmation for Candidate to the Medical Council of Canada
- Certification of Identification Form for Registration for Medical School Examination and Licensing
- Certification of Identity Form for Licensing Examination and Admission Application to the United States of America Bar - exp. New York State Bar and the California State Bar etc.
- Certification of Identity Form for Licensing Examination and Admission Application to the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Lawyer or Paralegal
- Out-of-Province - British Columbia - Alberta - Statutory Declaration for Proof of Identity
- Disposition of Frozen Embryos/Sperm/Eggs
- Certificate Confirming Residential Address for School Application
- Graduate School Applications
- Real Estate Transactions and Rental Agreements
- International Adoption - Certificate of Preparing Witnesses For Court Decorum via Telephone Conferencing.
- Security Clearance Identity Verification/Confirmation
- Private and Corporate Transactions
- Job Applications and Opinion Letters
- Employment Letter of Offer and Acceptance Confirmation
- Special/Limited/Specific Powers of Attorney for 1) Use in Foreign Jurisdictions - India - China etc, 2) When you must be out of the country: NOT to be confused with General and Continuing Powers of Attorney for use in Canada.
- Children Consent Letter to Travel and Vacationing Abroad Notarization
4. CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES - NOTARIAL TRUE COPIES CERTIFICATION SEALS - MUST BRING THE ORIGINAL COPY AS WELL AS THE PHOTOCOPY OF THE DOCUMENT:
- University Degrees Notarization
- College and Highschool Diplomas Notarization
- Passport Notarization
- Work Permit Notarization
- Visitor Visa Permit Notarization
- Work Permit Notarization
- Foreign Work Visas Teaching Applications for Teachers to teach English in South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Vietnam, China etc.
- Student Study Permit Notarization
- University and College Transcripts Notarization
- Marriage/Birth/Death Certificate Notarization
- Police Record and Criminal Background Clearance Certificate/Letters Notarization
- Identification Notarization - PR Cards etc
If you require a sample template in relation to statutory declarations, affidavits, consent to travel for children traveling abroad, special/limited power of attorney, and visitor visa invitation letters, please email my office at vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com and I will forward you a copy of the precedent.
Documents that this law office will NOT notarize:
1. Wills
2. Power of Attorney for Property
3. Power of Attorney for Personal Care
4. Affidavits of Execution of Wills and Powers of Attorney
5. ILA Certificate - Independent Legal Advice Certificate for Mortgages and all Agreements (including, but not limited to Divorce and Separation Agreements).
As a practising lawyer, I DO offer the above legal services and my fees will reflect the work and insurance coverage that I must consider when placing my seal on those documents. These are important documents that carry great risk of liability to my practice. The fees that I charge for notarization do not justify the risk of placing my good name and credentials on documents that have been drafted by lay persons or printed off the internet. The fees for these documents will start at $200. Please email my office for a specific quote.
If you wish to have your will and powers of attorney made or a proper independent legal advice conducted by a licensed, practising and insured lawyer, then text 647-209-7389 or email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com
Policies Regarding Your Identity and Your Documents:
To combat fraud, the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), which governs lawyers and law firms practicing in the Province of Ontario, Canada, has amended its Bylaw 7.1 which now requires all lawyers to make identification and verification of ALL clients; Similar regulations are now also in place in most other Canadian jurisdictions.
As a result, please NOTE the following information about yourself MUST now be obtained by my office to comply with the LSUC's identification requirements:
Individual Client:
- Full name - VERIFICATION VIA PHOTO ID'S (non-expired photo IDs.).
- Home address and home telephone number
- Business address and phone number
- E-mail address
- Occupation
- Copy or photograph of the document where the seal lands.
Organization Client:
- Organization’s full name
- Organization’s business address and phone number
- Organization’s incorporation or business identification number and the place of issuance, if applicable.
- The general nature of the type of business or businesses of activity or activities engaged in by the organization (not required if the organization is a financial institution, government body or a company that is not a private company).
- Name, position and contact information of all individuals authorized to provide instructions on behalf of the organization.
- Copy or photograph of the document where the seal lands.
IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE my office with the above mentioned information. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT MY OFFICE FOR NOTARIAL SERVICES. YOU SHOULD BE WARY OF THOSE OTHER NOTARIES PUBLIC AND LAWYERS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE THESE INFORMATION FROM YOU.
For your protection, I am Vinh T. Tran, you can verify my name, pictures, and credentials. I am a sole practitioner, lawyer, notary public and commissioner of oaths. I do not employ anyone who can access your private information. I also do not work for any persons or companies who can dictate the use of your private information. I have given lectures to lawyers and companies on various subjects including creating public trust and how to protect private information from external contractors and agencies, and especially from internal employees. I am NOT associated with, affiliated with, or related to, any other law firm, organization, corporation, association or notaries public directory services.
FAQ's about NOTARIZATION FEES and Services
1. Q: Why are your fees so low? Why are your fees so cheap? Is there a catch? Do you just make an imprint of the seal or does the fee include a GOLD foil seal sticker?
Ans: Many of my clients cannot justify paying high fees for a simple certification statement, signature, date and notary seal on a document that must be sent to some agency. I agree with my clients. In order to reduce my fees, I reduce my overheads by offering mobile and house call notary services. There is no catch. Yes, the fee includes a GOLD foil seal sticker without extra cost. See the complete service as listed below.
- Click here for Reasons Why You Might Wish to Book an Appointment through my Office.
- Click here for Reasons Why You Might NOT Wish to Book an Appointment through my Office.
- Why I charge less for notarization: "The minimum wage in Ontario presently is $11 per hour and it goes down when you factor in tax and other dues etc.; you should be screaming mad at any person who dares to charge you five or six hours of your work time for a simple signature and seal that takes less than 5 minutes of his or her time."
2. Q: Why are you so strict on communication with your office only through texting and email?
Ans: I am a sole practitioner. I work alone. I am an actual PRACTISING lawyer. I often have a very busy schedule helping clients. It is rude and unprofessional to be constantly picking up phone calls while providing services to clients. You would not want a lawyer who gets distracted answering phone calls while helping you with your case. Also, I aim to not wasting your time and my time by disclosing everything about my fees and services as well as all the answers to all the questions you could ever think about notarization, authentication, legalization and apostille procedures on my website. Any other questions you may have or a request for an appointment can be done through the more efficient means by texting 647-209-7389 or email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com. If you refuse to follow this very simple request, then you may be better served by another lawyer and notary public elsewhere.
3. Q: Why do you give out FREE sample Templates when other lawyers and online companies charge a fee for them?
Ans: I did not go through over 10 years of post graduate education to be a data entry person and wasting my time asking you personal questions as listed on the forms/templates when you can fill out the information by yourself. The best legal forms are those written in plain and easy to understand language. There is no point paying anyone a fee for a simple template, form or letter when you can Google for one or to ask me for a copy and just input your personal information into it yourself. I feel it is completely unethical and a waste of skills to be filling out forms for clients and charging them a lawyer's rates when the clients can do a better job entering their personal information for themselves.
4. Q: I still think that your fees are too high, do you bargain or is there any way I can reduce the fees further?
Ans: I do not entertain bargaining. An attempt to bargain or to negotiate fees is considered extremely rude and insulting considering the exceptional services that I provide for the already discounted notary fees that I charge. If you believe that my fees are too high, please continue to search for another lawyer/notary public elsewhere. If you bargain with me, the fee will be at regular fee ($40). No Exceptions. You can reduce the notarization fees by:
- Setting up an appointment with my office at the above noted places, dates and times for discounted fee notarization.
- Combining your documents onto one page or double side copy so that when my seal lands on the page it will go through both sides, hence saving me a seal and you additional fees.
5. Q: Do you use Red Ink Notary Seal, Red Foil Sticker Notary Seal, Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal, or just an Embossed Imprint of the Notary Seal?
Ans: The preferred and frequently used and universally recognized method of sealing documents is by way of using a Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal embossed with the imprint of the notary public's name, credential and jurisdiction. More information about the practical reasons for using a Gold Foil Sticker Notary Seal.
6. Q: Why do you have different set fees at different dates and times?
Ans: Work-life balance is important to me. I am offering more dates and times for discounted notary services than any other lawyers and notaries public in the GTA. If you are requesting services outside the prescribed locations, dates and times then my fees will be higher to further accommodate your schedule.
7. Q: University Transcript Notarization: My transcript has three pages, do you count it as one document or three documents?
Ans: It is one document. I'll seal the first page and imprint the rest with my embossed seal. Likewise, if you have an Agreement that has 30 pages but only one seal is required then it is considered as one seal and one signature.
8. Q: Passport Notarization: Do you count per page for my passport or just one notarization for the whole passport?
Ans: It depends. In most cases, you will only need to get the first page of the passport with your photo and demographic information notarized. In instances for immigration or visa applications or opening a bank account overseas, where you may be required to get certification of the whole passport especially on the pages with stamps, then it is still one gold foil seal on the first page and the imprint of my embossed notary seal on the rest of the other pages of the passport FREE OF CHARGE. Unless, you insist on a gold seal on those extra pages then the additional fee as listed will apply. However, the imprint of my embossed notary seal without the gold foil sticker is more than sufficient to satisfy the requirement of certification, and it's FREE.
9. Q: I have 1 document that requires two of your signatures and two seals, but it's on the same page, do you consider that as one or two seals?
Ans: My fees are based on the number of seals and signatures that you require from me, not the number of pages. If your document requires two signatures and two seals then the fees will reflect that accordingly.
10. Q: My boyfriend and I would like to have our passports notarized, do you count it as one or two transactions/matters?
Ans: It depends:
- Separate matters - exp. if both of you are applying for separate programs or applications.
- Same matter - exp. if both of you are purchasing or selling a property held jointly or both declaring for a common-law union document.
11. Q: How long does the notarization and/or commissioning process take?
Ans: Usually around 5 minutes, depending on the number of documents you are requesting notarization. There is no next day or next week service. I will sign and seal your document(s) on the spot. The following are the steps that you can expect as a full service when we meet:
- Client is able to verify the lawyer, Vinh T. Tran's credential and be familiar with his pictures and contact information;
- Exchanging ID's - lawyer and client exchanging ID's and business card/ contact information before service begins;
- Verifying client's identity via examination of the photo ID's and supported documents pursuant to the LSUC's bylaw;
- Notarization, Swearing Oaths/ Declarations;
- Certification by a lawyer's signature;
- Confirmation label sticker under every signature containing my name, legal credentials, LSUC#, and contact information. This provides the schools and agencies the necessary information to easily verify my legal authority to notarize and commission your document;
- Official Embossed Notary Public Golden Seal Stamped on the document - it's not just for decorative purposes; it's my identity, legal authority, and the integrity to provide my clients with the best looking official document possible for submission to schools and agencies; presentation is equally important as credentials. You will not get anything less than high quality professional looking notarized document with an official golden seal and not just an imprint of my seal.
- Final quality inspection and approval for completion; and
- Tax deductible receipt provided upon completion.
12. Q: Is there a difference in the service you provide for a discounted fee option and a regular fee option?
Ans: The above list of steps will be followed regardless of the fee option. The consistency in my practice allows regulatory bodies and agencies to easily confirm my seal and legal authority. The fee differential is a result of the client requesting my services outside the normal working hours.
13. Q: Do you provide coupon codes and discounts or match prices option if I give you a positive review on Google, Facebook and other listing websites?
Ans: No. I do not condone or engage in practices of buying reviews or making up fake reviews and testimonial comments. There is no need for me to compete with anonymous self-proclaimed lawyers and notaries public who refuse to disclose their names, credentials, contact information and fees. My fees are exactly as disclosed on my website. There are no surprises. However, you are encouraged to print the advertised fees on my website to receive any price matching option that other lawyers and notaries may provide for you.
14. Q: Do you actually travel to different locations in the GTA?
Ans: Yes, I can and have travelled around the GTA and beyond providing both legal and notarization services for financial institutions, law firms, universities, large corporations and private individuals. I have travelled all over Ontario including but not limited to the following places Ajax, Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Belleville, Bolton, Bracebridge, Brandford, Brampton, Brockville, Burlington, Caledon, Cobourg, Collingwood, Cooksville, Durham, East York, Etobicoke, Gravenhurst, Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Guelph, Halton, Hamilton, Hanover, Havelock, Huntsville, Kingston, King City, Kitchener, London, Manotick, Markham, Meaford, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Nepean, Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake, Newcastle, North York, Oakville, Orangeville, Orillia, Orleans, Oshawa, Peterborough, Peel Region, Pickering, Scarborough, Thornhill, Downtown Toronto, Upper Canada, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Unionville, Weston, Willowdale, Whitby, Woodbridge, and locally at Yorkdale Shopping Mall, Eaton Centre, Bay Atrium, Yonge-Bloor Yorkville, College Park, Kensington Market, Chinatown, Koreatown, High Park, Little Italy, Greektown, Cabbagetown, College Park, also including most of the nursing homes and hospitals where many of my clients are doctors, nurses and patients. As long as the clients are willing to accept the notarization and travel fees listed above then I am happy to make a visit to see them at the comfort of their homes or place of business.
15. Q. Are you the only person in Ontario, Canada, who can provide legal services including notarization and commissioning of documents?
Ans: No, there are many places you can find on the internet (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Kijiji, Craigslist, and Backpage etc) that you can attend to get your documents notarized and commissioned. Depending on the type of documents, especially those dealing with city and local matters, some city councilors may be able to commission your documents for FREE. It is important to note that many places will say that they are Canada's National Notary Public Services, or Toronto's #1 Notary Public or Toronto's Best Notary Public or Toronto's Cheapest Notary Public or Lowest Priced Notary Public in Toronto or Toronto's hand-picked notaries public. Do not be impressed by these words. There is no such thing as the best or #1 notary public, all registered and appointed notaries have the same legal authority. In fact, it is actually contrary to the Rules of Professional Conduct to be describing oneself as the best or the best of the best of any legal services that one provides to the public. Further, fees are certainly important but so are the credentials. Heed my warning that ALL reputable lawyers, notaries public, and commissioners of oaths in Ontario NEVER REFUSE to disclose their full names, faces, credentials, locations, and fees. Think about it, why would a person who claims to be a lawyer, notary public, and a commissioner of oaths refusing to to disclose his or her true identity, something as simple as a name? Clients are entitled to full disclosure by their counsels or persons who claim to have the legal authority to provide legal services. You MUST question any and all persons who claim to have the legal authority to provide legal services to you yet would not disclose these simple and vital information to you and the general public. Many of your documents contain very important and private information. You must make sure that they do not get into the wrong hands. You MUST ensure that the person claiming to be a lawyer is in fact a registered legal professional who by law can invoke solicitor-client-privilege to protect your rights and privacy. A registered and practising lawyer is obligated by law and ethical rules to do just that, to protect your rights and privacy even if he or she is just notarizing or commissioning a document for you. Most non-practising lawyers who act as notaries and commissioners of oaths would not know what to do to invoke such rights on your behalf. More importantly, it is best practice to consider getting your documents notarized by a lawyer who is bonded/insured and practising for transaction security such as adoption, immigration, and real estate and business transactions.
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House Call Notary Public
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House Call Notary: www.HouseCallNotary.ca
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Mobile Notary Public: www.MobileNotaryPublic.ca
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Burlington Notary Public www.burlingtonnotarypublic.com
Newmarket Notary Public www.newmarketnotarypublic.com
Richmond Hill Notary Public: www.RichmondHillNotaryPublic.com
Markham Notary Public: www.MarkhamNotaryPublic.com
Vaughan Notary Public: www.VaughanNotaryPublic.com
North York Notary Public: www.NorthYorkNotaryPublic.com
Toronto Mobile Notary Public: www.TorontoMobileNotaryPublic.ca
Toronto Mobile Notary www.torontomobilenotary.ca
Upper Canada Notary Public: www.UpperCanadaNotaryPublic.com
Upper Canada Notary www.uppercanadanotary.com/
Mississauga Notary Public: www.MississaugaNotaryCommissioner.com
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Scarborough Notary Public: www.ScarboroughNotaryCommissioner.com
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Etobicoke Notary Public: www.etobicoke-notary-public.com
Oakville Notary Public www.oakville-notary-public.com
Woodbridge Notary Public: www.WoodbridgeNotaryPublic.com
Commissioner of Oaths: www.Commissioner-of-Oaths.ca
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Commissioner for Taking Affidavits: www.Affidavits-Commissioner-Oaths.com
Toronto Commissioner of Oaths www.torontocommissionerofoaths.com
Ontario Notary Public www.ontario-notary-public.com/
Canada Notary Public www.canada-notary-public.com/
*NOTICE to Competitors* Intellectual Property In Full Effect: Adding the letter "s" to a word such as "Housecalls Notary Public" or adding a word before or after "Mobile Notary Public" such as "24/7 Mobile Notary Public Services" is STILL plagiarism and an intellectual infringement. As legal professionals, you are expected to come up with your own terms and ideas when conducting your legal practice. Your reputation is everything. Violating my copyrighted materials and registered trade names while refusing to disclose your identity and credentials is unethical and contrary to the Rules of Professional Conducts. Attempts to passing off my registered trade names and goodwill will be reported to the Law Society of Upper Canada and challenged in court. Take note that violating my copyrighted materials without prior written permission at your own peril.
Vinh T. Tran, Esq, Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, reserves all rights, including but not limited to, the right to seek civil damages and other remedies including costs thereof on a substantial indemnity scale basis against the violators and reporting the violators to their governing body, in Ontario, violators who are lawyers and paralegals will be reported to the Law Society of Upper Canada.