SLD Legal & Notary Public

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06/09/2026

Commissioning & Notarizing Services in Ontario

Need documents commissioned or notarized quickly and professionally? I provide commissioning and notary services to help make your paperwork official, valid, and court-ready.

As a licensed paralegal and notary public in Ontario, I can assist with a wide range of documents, including:

✔ Affidavits
✔ Statutory Declarations
✔ Separation Agreements
✔ Consent Orders
✔ Financial Statements
✔ Court Forms (Family Court & Small Claims Court)
✔ Travel Consent Letters for Minors
✔ Name Change Declarations
✔ Invitation Letters
✔ Proof of Identity Declarations
✔ Certified True Copies of Documents
✔ Sworn Statements & Oaths
✔ Business Documents and Letters

In-person and remote appointments available (depending on document type and requirements).

Fast, reliable, and professional service you can trust.

Message me to book an appointment or ask about your document.

04/21/2026

DID YOU KNOW ⚖️

Not every legal issue needs a lawyer

In Ontario, paralegals offer more affordable legal services for many everyday situations — without sacrificing professionalism or expertise.

Fun Fact: Hiring a paralegal can often save you time AND money, especially for things like:
- Small Claims Court matters
- Landlord & tenant disputes
- Traffic tickets & provincial offences
- And More !

Same legal know-how… just a more accessible option for many people

Because getting legal help shouldn’t feel out of reach.

03/30/2026

DID YOU KNOW? ⚖️

Ever wondered who has the power to make your documents officially official?

Enter the Notary Public — your go-to for witnessing signatures, certifying copies, and adding that extra stamp of legitimacy in Ontario!

Whether you’re swearing affidavits, signing important documents, or just need someone to say “yes, this is legit,” a Notary Public has your back.

Fun fact: Notaries aren’t just for lawyers — licensed paralegals in Ontario can be Notaries too! (Yes, we wear many hats )

Need something notarized without the stress? That’s where I come in!

03/19/2026

DID YOU KNOW? ⚖️

Paralegals in Ontario have a unique role compared to the rest of 🇨🇦 ! In Ontario, paralegals are independently regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and are licensed to provide legal services directly to the public. This means they can represent clients in specific areas like small claims court, landlord-tenant disputes, provincial offences, and certain tribunals—without needing to work under a lawyer.

In most other provinces, however, paralegals typically work under the supervision of lawyers and aren’t independently licensed to offer legal services on their own.

This makes Ontario the only province where paralegals function as fully recognized, regulated legal professionals with their own defined scope of practice. It’s a model that improves access to justice by offering more affordable legal support for everyday issues.

⚖️ Ontario Paralegals: What They Can Do - Here’s a quick breakdown:

🏛 Small Claims Court
Handle claims up to $35,000
File documents, attend hearings, negotiate settlements

🏠 Landlord & Tenant Board
Represent landlords or tenants
Deal with evictions, rent disputes, and maintenance issues

🚨 Provincial Offences & Regulatory Matters
Traffic tickets, by-law violations
Certain workplace or environmental offences

📄 Administrative Tribunals
WSIB claims
Human Rights Tribunal
Social Benefits Tribunal
Other provincial administrative hearings

⚖️ Criminal Matters
Certain regulatory or quasi-criminal offences

Understanding these differences is important, especially if you're seeking legal help or considering a career in the legal field!

03/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? ⚖️

In Ontario, licensed Paralegals are authorized legal professionals regulated by the Law Society of Ontario, the same governing body that regulates lawyers. Paralegals are licensed to provide legal services and represent clients in specific areas of law.

Paralegals may provide legal services in matters including:
• Small Claims Court (representation and disputes);
• Landlord and Tenant Board matters (evictions, rent disputes, tenant rights);
• Provincial Offences Court, including matters such as:
– Traffic tickets and speeding charges
– Careless driving
– Fail to stop / fail to obey a sign
– Driving without insurance
– Driving while under suspension
– Highway Traffic Act offences
• Tribunal representation before various administrative tribunals;
• Legal document preparation;
• Notary Public (if appointed) and commissioning services; and
• Affidavits, statutory declarations, and sworn documents.

In addition, the Family Law practice I work for specializes in family law matters including:
• Parenting time and decision-making responsibility matters
• Divorce proceedings
• Separation agreements
• Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
• Preparation of family court documentation
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney for Property
• Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
• Limited or Specific Powers of Attorney

One of the key benefits of working with a paralegal is accessible and cost-effective legal services, while still receiving professional assistance from a licensed and regulated legal professional.

If you require assistance understanding your legal options, preparing legal documents, or navigating certain legal processes, a licensed paralegal may be able to assist.

Access to legal services should not be out of reach.

Follow this page for more Did You Know posts and helpful legal information.

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Orleans
Ottawa, ON
K4A

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