BC Notaries are unique in that they are licensed to practice law in the province of British Columbia; this includes providing services in real estate (sales, purchases, mortgages) , estate and personal planning (Wills, powers of attorneys, representation agreements), and notarizing documents. This article focuses on notarizations and will answer your question: what does Notarized […]
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As a Notary, real estate is a BIG part of my job. But, oftentimes my phone rings, I answer, and on the other end of the line is an excited and slightly nervous voice confessing: “This is my first time buying and… I guess I need you for something?” Most Realtors and Mortgage Brokers advise
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Ever heard the phrase, “cheap advice is the most expensive kind”? This rarely rings truer than when examined through the context of legal services – particularly estate planning and Wills. There are many important reasons to have a Will but people who have never sought assistance from a legal professional may sometimes wonder: “Can I make
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Why is identification important? In this age of digitization, security breaches and hackers, it’s more important than ever to have valid and consistent identification. When partaking in a legal transaction, the first requirement of your legal practitioner (BC Notary or lawyer) will most certainly be to ascertain your identity. Afterall, no one wants their house
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Who Are BC Notaries? BC Notaries are members of a select group of legal professionals commissioned for life by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. They differ from notaries in other jurisdictions across Canada (except Quebec) with their more extensive practice of the law. BC Notaries specialize in preparing documents that define and protect your
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