Commission/Certify Documents
The Township of Lake of Bays has staff appointed to commission documents and certify documents as true copies.
Commissioner of Oaths |
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Please note that the municipality does not have a Notary Public on staff. If your documents require a Notary Public, you should contact a Lawyer's office. What's the Difference between a Notary Public verses Commissioner? A commissioner is not the same as a Notary Public. The Township does not have a Notary Public on staff. A commissioner can only administer oaths and take affidavits. A Notary Public, under the Notaries Act, can commission and certify documents as true copies to verify signatures. If you require a document to be “notarized” as opposed to “commissioned”, the person administering the oath or affidavit is generally a lawyer. To have a Document Commissioned:
Please Note: The municipality reserves the right to copy any documents commissioned for the township record and reserves the right to refuse commissioning services of any document. The Commissioner cannot commission documents in any language other than English, as they are unable to validate the information. Commissioning fees
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Certification of Documents |
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The Clerk can certify documents as true copies. Please ensure that you bring the original documentation with you for verification. Certification Fees
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