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How to Get an Ontario Birth Certificate Apostilled
If you plan to use your Ontario birth certificate in another country—for citizenship, marriage abroad, dual nationality, or school enrollment—you’ll likely need to have it apostilled. Since Canada joined The Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, the process for verifying Canadian public documents has become faster and simpler. Here we will explain what documents you need, and how DG Notary can help you complete the process efficiently. What Is an Apostille? An apostill
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Apostilling an RCMP Criminal Background Check in Toronto: Provincial vs. Federal Options
If you’ve obtained an RCMP Criminal Background Check and need to use it outside Canada, you’ll likely be asked to have it apostilled. At DG Notary, we assist clients across Toronto and Ontario with professional notary and apostille services, ensuring your documents are properly authenticated for international use. What Is an Apostille? An apostille is a form of international authentication that confirms a Canadian document is genuine and can be legally recognized in another c
Oct 25, 20252 min read


Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle (Form 1157E)
If you're gifting a used vehicle to a family member in Ontario, you'll need to complete the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle (Form 1157E) — and yes, it can be signed and commissioned online . At DG Notary , we make the process simple and fully digital. Both the donor (the person giving the vehicle) and the recipient (the person receiving it) must sign the form in front of a notary public. We offer secure virtual appointments so this can be done from the c
May 22, 20252 min read
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