What is a Common Misconception?

In Ontario until 2020 only lawyers could be appointed as a notary public. Now, paralegals can also be appointed as a notary public.

Lawyers have a much larger scope of practice than paralegals.

A common misconception we come across in our office is the understanding that we will give legal advice on the documents we notarize. We do not provide legal advice in any capacity. We solely notarize.