Yes, A notary Public can notarize your Separation/Divorce Agreement online via video call or in-person. Hereʼs what you need to know about notarizing a Separation Agreement:
How to Sign Your Separation Agreement
- Witness Requirements:
You must have two unrelated witnesses present during the signing. According to the Family Law Act, witnesses are required to sign the agreement.
The notary can serve as one of the witnesses.
- Copies of the Agreement:
It is strongly recommended to notarize two copies of the agreement – one copy for each party signing. This ensures both parties have a notarized copy for their records.
- Notary Limitations:
Notaries cannot provide legal advice or make any suggestions or comments about the content of the Separation Agreement. They are there to witness the signing and notarize the document.
Steps to Notarize Your Separation Agreement with us:
Arrange for two unrelated witnesses. If you opt for Our office staff to provide a second witness, make sure to confirm this in advance.
Schedule an Appointment:
Walk-In our location at Unit 2, 1033 Wyandotte Street W, Windsor, ON, N9A 5Y6 with your documents and witnesses. No appointment is needed unless you require us to provide an extra witness.
Attend the Appointment:
For online notarization, join the video call at the scheduled time with your documents and witnesses.
For in-person notarization, visit the notary location with your documents and witnesses.
Sign the Agreement:
Sign the Separation Agreement in the presence of the notary and witnesses. The notary will also sign and affix their seal, and the witnesses will sign where required.
Obtain Notarized Copies:
Make sure to get two notarized copies of the agreement – one for each party involved.
By following these steps, you can successfully notarize your Separation/Divorce Agreement with our office, ensuring it meets the legal requirements and is properly documented.
Our Price for notary a separation agreement is $35.4 plus hst for one copy. $44.4 plus hst for 2 copies. If extra witness needed, a $10 extra will be added.
If you need any further information please contact us at 226 975 7348 / info@notaryinwindsor.ca