KC Notary & Co. – F.A.Q Page
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Frequently Asked Questions | KC Notary & Co.
Yes, I can help you with notarizing and preparing documents for international use. As a participant in the B.C. Government Authentication Program, I’m authorized to support the Apostille certification process. For precise requirements, it’s best to check the B.C. Government website or reach out to me directly for personalized advice.
Wills don’t require notarization. Instead, they must be signed in the presence of two adult witnesses who are at least 19 years old (the legal age in B.C.) and who are neither beneficiaries nor spouses to anyone named in the will. Please note that our office only provides witnessing services for wills that we have prepared ourselves or by other licensed notaries and lawyers.
For a document to be witnessed, there must be evidence that the individual referenced in the document was present and showed identification to confirm their identity. As a result, you need to sign in the presence of the Notary.
A family lawyer should be present when the parties sign such an agreement and seek legal advice on their own. As the BC Notary Act doesn’t give us such a power to practice family law, so our office will not be able to witness such document. For COMMERCIAL LEASE or PROMISSOR NOTES, our signatures do not add any additional legal effect/weight to the documents, as they may also be properly executed before a regular witness (who can be your friend or neighbour).
If our office can handle an unforeseen notarial, we will, however it is highly advised that you make reservations in advance to guarantee fast service.
While we strongly encourage all clients to contact us in advance of their closing date to touch base and confirm any details required for closing, we cannot schedule an appointment until we have received all documentation needed from various outside sources.
A Notary is only permitted to witness documents in a language they fully understand. Without proficiency in the language, they cannot verify the document’s content or the correctness of any translation—unless it has already been officially translated by a certified translator. As a result, they cannot be certain that signing the document truly serves the client’s best interests.
A notary is responsible for making sure the person signing and verify his or her identity by checking their IDs. The notary does not guarantee or validate the documents as we are only trained and specialize in BC Real Estate Law, Property Law, and Estate Planning legal documents.
Yes. Notaries in B.C. are qualified legal practitioners who focus on non-adversarial legal matters, including estate planning and the notarization of documents. I have undergone specific training and am licensed to provide legal guidance within my areas of expertise, following professional standards equivalent to those expected of lawyers in similar fields.
A notary has the same legal power as a lawyer for transferring real properties. You choose based on what you need. It’s like going to a heart doctor for heart problems and a dentist for dental-care. If you need to file a lawsuit, a lawyer is the right choice. One is not better than the other—they just have different professional specialties.