Legal Notarized Affidavits
Affidavits
An Uptown Notary can create, confirm, and notarize legal affidavits at reasonable rates, including for home, hospital, and care home visits in Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and Port Moody. Affidavits, which are sworn written statements of fact, can be provided in English, Russian, or French. A Notary Public has the authority to administer oaths or affirmations for affidavits, which are legal documents often used in court. It’s essential that affidavits are properly structured, containing only facts without opinions or arguments, to ensure their legal validity.
Advantages of a Notary Public
One of the greatest advantages of a Notary Public is their extensive legal education and expertise. A Notary can explain all the critical details of the affidavit you’re signing under oath, and ensure it is drafted using the proper format and terminology to protect your best interests. Notaries in BC have a legal standing similar to lawyers and are subject to strict regulation.
For any questions about notarized documents or other services, Uptown Notaries offers free, no-obligation phone consultations to help you understand the process.
Affidavits in BC
In BC, there are many rules around swearing affidavits and ensuring they are valid.
Here are a few of the main steps required by a Notary Public for BC Affidavits:
- The person signing the Affidavit must be present and sign the affidavit in front of the Notary
- The Notary must be satisfied that the person signing the Affidavit is capable of understanding the contents of the Affidavit
- The identity of the person signing the Affidavit must be confirmed
- The document must be signed by the Notary, who will administer the oath, or affirmation of the person signing the Affidavit
- If there are important documents that support the information on the affidavit, they must be attached to the Affidavit as an exhibit
Advantages of a Notary Public
Perhaps the biggest advantage of a Notary Public is their knowledge and years of education. A Notary can explain all the facets of the Affidavit you are signing under oath. A Notary can also create an Affidavit in the proper format and terminology to protect your best interests. A Notary Public has a special legal standing in BC and like lawyers, are heavily regulated.
If you have any questions about how to get notarized documents or about any other Notary Public services, give Uptown Notaries a call. You can also schedule a free, no obligation phone consultation on Affidavits.
