Shajjan Paralegal Services provides notary public and commissioner of oaths services at 4711 Yonge Street in North York, near Sheppard-Yonge station. Every document is $25 plus HST, whether it is an affidavit, a statutory declaration, a certified true copy or a notarized signature.
A commissioner of oaths witnesses you swear or affirm that a document is true. A notary public can do that and can also certify true copies and notarize signatures, which many foreign governments, banks and institutions require.
Bring the unsigned document and valid government photo ID. We review it before you sign so it is completed correctly the first time.
For court, Small Claims and tribunal filings, including affidavits of service.
Lost documents, name changes, residency, and declarations of common-law union.
Degrees, transcripts, passports and IDs for use in Canada or abroad.
For children travelling with one parent or with other adults.
Powers of attorney for foreign use, invitation letters and agreements.
Declarations and supporting documents for student aid.
OSAP declarations, immigration declarations and certified copies.
Travel consent letters, common-law declarations and name declarations.
Affidavits for court, statutory declarations and certified corporate records.
Common cases we see, and how we would approach each one. These are illustrations, not promises of a result: every case depends on its facts.
Example scenario
A couple in North York needs a Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union for a spousal sponsorship.
Both partners attend with ID. We check the form is complete and commission both signatures in one visit.
The law: A statutory declaration is made under oath or affirmation, and making a false one is an offence.
Example scenario
A family in Thornhill needs a relative overseas to sell land on their behalf, and the foreign registry requires a notarized power of attorney.
We notarize the signatures and explain the Ontario apostille or authentication step the receiving country requires.
The law: Canada joined the Apostille Convention in January 2024. Documents for countries outside the Convention may still need consular authentication.
Example scenario
A nurse in Thornhill needs certified copies of a diploma and transcript for a licensing body overseas.
We notarize certified true copies from the originals and explain whether an apostille is needed.
The law: A certified true copy has to be made from the original document, in person.
Example scenario
A mother in Richmond Hill is taking her son to visit family abroad and the father is not travelling.
We review the consent letter for the trip details and notarize the absent parent’s signature.
The law: Canada recommends a consent letter for any child travelling without both parents, and a notarized letter carries more weight at the border.
Call or email us. Same-day appointments are often available.
Leave the document unsigned. Bring valid government photo ID.
Most appointments take about 15 minutes.
Notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits in Ontario
“I used Shajjan’s notary service on two occasions and each time he was very helpful and informative and was able to provide the services we needed. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking paralegal or notary services.”“I found the firm randomly while trying to get an affidavit for OSAP application… Shajjan did keep his word and I left with a professionally done document and at no cost!! God bless your heart and hands.”$25 plus HST per document, for commissioning affidavits and statutory declarations, certified true copies and notarized signatures.
A commissioner of oaths can witness affidavits and declarations. A notary public can also certify true copies and notarize signatures, which is often needed for documents used outside Ontario.
No. You must sign in front of us. Bring the document unsigned with government photo ID.
Often, yes. Call (647) 861-6962 and we will find the earliest time.
Call, text or email. We’ll confirm your deadline and what the fee covers on the first call.