The role of a notary is to authenticate the validity of copies of original documents and act as an impartial witness to the signatures of documents.

Functions of notaries public vary across Canada. In Manitoba, a notary public is a person authorized to witness documents and to certify copies of original documents. Unlike commissioners for oaths, notaries can witness documents that are sent worldwide. Most lawyers are notaries and charge a small fee for the service. In cases where a signature… Read More