Alberta Notary Services FAQ 1

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F.A.Q. for the Week
By Russ Weninger
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Question
What is the difference between a notary public
and a commissioner for oaths?
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Answer
In Alberta, a notary public can do whatever a
commissioner for oaths can do, but a commissioner
for oaths may not have all the powers of a notary
public.
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Answer
In Alberta, a notary public is automatically a
commissioner for oaths, but the reverse does not
hold a commissioner for oaths is not
automatically a  notary public.
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Answer
A notary public can certify copies of documents
and can act as a witness for documents that are
to be used outside of Alberta.
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Answer
A commissioner for oaths generally cannot certify
copies of documents and should not typically act
as a witness for documents meant to be used
outside of Alberta.
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