Frouhar Law provides notary public services in Ottawa for individuals, families, and businesses. Our notary publics are licensed lawyers (barristers and solicitors) who can notarize documents, certify true copies, administer oaths, and assist with international document authentication. Whether you need notary services for everyday documents or complex power of attorney and estate matters, we are available in English and French.
Tel: 613.238.2000
Mash Frouhar is a notary public at Frouhar Law. She is a barrister and solicitor called to the bar in Ontario and a licensed lawyer under the Law Society of Ontario, not simply a commissioned notary.
This distinction matters. A notary public who is also a licensed lawyer can do more than witness signatures: they can advise on whether the document achieves your legal objective and identify issues before you execute it.
Ottawa is Canada’s bilingual capital, and a significant portion of the city’s population conducts legal affairs in French. Frouhar Law provides bilingual notarization services in English and French. Documents can be reviewed, executed, and explained in the language you are most comfortable using.
For clients who require Spanish-language legal services, Frouhar Law also offers assistance in Spanish. Whatever your language, you deserve to fully understand every document you are signing.
Our notarization is accepted worldwide for documents requiring international recognition. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
Ottawa newcomers most commonly require notarization for:
Real estate documents and power of attorney documents for transactions involving parties abroad are also frequently notarized through our office.
Our notary publics are familiar with common immigration document requirements and can advise whether notarization, commissioning, or certified true copies are the appropriate service for your situation.
Where documents are intended for use in another country, simple notarization may not be sufficient. Many foreign governments and institutions require authentication, apostille certification, or both before they will accept a Canadian document. The process depends on the destination country and the type of document.
Frouhar Law assists clients in understanding what authentication or apostille steps apply to their documents and ensures the notarization step is completed correctly before the authentication process begins.
Frouhar Law offers notary services in English and French. For complex immigration or international document needs, contact us to discuss your situation before your appointment.
Frouhar Law’s notary public and commission of documents services cover the full range of document notarization needs: from everyday affidavits and statutory declarations to complex international document legalization for use abroad. Our notaries appear on documents as public officials authorized under Ontario law, and our seals are recognized by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and by Official Document Services for domestic and international purposes.
An affidavit is a written statement sworn or affirmed to be true before a notary public or commissioner of oaths. A statutory declaration is a formal statement made under oath or affirmation as required by statute. Both are commonly required in family court, real estate transactions, government applications, and business matters.
Our notary publics administer oaths and affirmations, witness the signing of affidavits and solemn declarations, and ensure the deponent has been properly identified before the document is sealed. All documents must be signed in person before the notary. Do not sign before your appointment.
A certified true copy is a copy of an original document that a notary public has compared to the original and confirmed as accurate. Many institutions, government offices, and foreign authorities will not accept photocopies of important documents; they require a certified true copy bearing the notary’s signature and official seal.
Frouhar Law certifies true copies of a wide range of documents, including passports, birth certificates, educational credentials, professional licences, and other official records. Bring the original document to your appointment, as we can only certify copies of originals, not copies of copies.
Many legal documents require a witness who is a notary public or commissioner of oaths, not simply any adult. Documents that frequently carry this requirement include:
A notary public witnesses the signing, verifies the identity of the signatory, and affixes their seal to confirm the signature is genuine and the document is legally binding. Contact us in advance to confirm requirements for your specific document.
Documents intended for use in a foreign country often require apostille certification or authentication through Global Affairs Canada. An apostille is a standardized form of authentication recognized by countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention. Authentication is the process used for countries outside the Hague Convention framework.
Ottawa is home to the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada and dozens of foreign embassies. The demand for internationally recognized notarization and document authentication is higher here than in almost any other Canadian city. Frouhar Law assists clients in preparing documents for apostille and authentication, ensuring they are properly notarized before submission to the relevant authorities.
The mission is to ensure access to justice for all, regardless of income or social status, by providing high-quality, affordable legal representation and advice. The goal is to empower people to protect their rights and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
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A notary public in Ottawa can notarize a wide range of documents, including:
They can also certify true copies of original documents, such as passports and birth certificates, and assist with apostilles and international document authentication.
If you are unsure whether your document requires a notary public or a commissioner of oaths, contact Frouhar Law, and we will advise you.
If your document must be accepted internationally, you will need a notary public rather than a commissioner of oaths.
Bring the following to your notary public appointment in Ottawa:
Do not sign your document before appearing before the notary public. Your signature must be witnessed in person.
