What is a Notary Acknowledgment?
A notary acknowledgment is a certificate added to a document by a notary public confirming that the person who signed the document appeared before them, was identified, and acknowledged that they signed willingly. It is one of the most common forms of notarization in Canada.
When Would You Use This?
- Real estate transactions requiring notarized signatures
- Powers of attorney being used in foreign countries
- Corporate documents requiring certified signatures
- Any document where the recipient requires proof of identity of the signer
What This Template Covers
- Identification of the signer and the document being notarized
- Standard acknowledgment wording
- Notary signature, seal, and commission expiry fields
How to Use This Template
This template is intended to be attached to or included within another document. Open your copy, customize the details, and bring the unsigned document to a notary public who will verify your identity and complete the acknowledgment section.
Opens a personal copy in Google Docs.
Important: Notarization requirements vary significantly by province and by the receiving jurisdiction. Confirm requirements with the requesting organization before use.