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Information and instructions for notaries public

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Notaries public in Alberta can: administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations; attest oaths, affidavits or declarations; certify and attest true copies of... More ≫

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Notaries public in Alberta can: administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations; attest oaths, affidavits or declarations; certify and attest true copies of documents; and witness or certify and attest the execution of documents. This booklet provides information to assist notaries public in performing their duties effectively.

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Notary public appointment : application process and review criteria

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This one-page fact sheet describes the application process to become a notary public in the province of Alberta, and the criteria that is used by the Notaries Public Review Committee to assess... More ≫

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This one-page fact sheet describes the application process to become a notary public in the province of Alberta, and the criteria that is used by the Notaries Public Review Committee to assess applications.

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Information and instructions pertaining to appointments of notaries public

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Affidavits are documents containing statements that are verified by the oath or affirmation of the person making those statements. An affidavit must be authorized by legislation (a statute or a... More ≫

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Affidavits are documents containing statements that are verified by the oath or affirmation of the person making those statements. An affidavit must be authorized by legislation (a statute or a regulation) which permits or requires the proof of certain facts by way of an affidavit. Statutory declarations are documents containing statements that are verified by the solemn declaration of the person making those statements. A statutory declaration is made pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act or the Alberta Evidence Act and is used in situations where there is no legislative authority for an affidavit. Both acts prescribe the following form for a statutory declarations. If you are unclear as to the uses, format, and/or completion of an affidavit or statutory declaration, please consult legal counsel.

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