Lisa Self
16 Years of Legal Excellence, Service & Professionalism.
Licensed & Registered member of the Law Society of Ontario.
Commissioner for Oaths & Taking Affidavits: A Commissioner of Oaths is a person who is authorized by the Province of Ontario to take an oath or affirmation when you sign an affidavit or make declaration. They are given this authority by the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act. The Commissioner is not responsible for the content of the affidavit.
Notary Public: The practice of notarizing is governed by the Notaries Act (the “Act”).
A notary public has all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits in Ontario, and can also witness or certify, and attest, the execution of a document. Additionally, I can certify and attest documents to be true copies of the original (ss. 3(1) and 4(1) of the Act).
Notary Services & Commissioner for taking Oaths—Serve as witnessing of document after having verified the identity of the person signing.
Mortgages, deeds, powers of attorney, living wills, all require notarization. An oath, declaration or affirmation is a formal legally binding promise made before a commissioner or notary.
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Lisa Self
Senior Paralegal and Notary with experience in provincial and federal government, private practice, as well as mentorship and coaching in diversity and equality
Samantha Reid
Registered Social Worker with an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and an Advanced Standing Master’s Degree, specializing in work with children and families
Erin Self
Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on Resources and Sustainability, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
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