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A Notary Service Or A Lawyer



You may encounter countless occasions to certify legal documents and to get the vital signature in legal matters witnessed before authorities. 
Generally, many without the experience wonder whether they should make an appointment with a notary or a lawyer to get these services done.

What is a Notary Public?

A notary public is an individual who has trained to serve as an official witness to the execution (signing) of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Among other things, a lawyer has the power to act as a notary public. Notaries public have a long history. Notaries public in Babylonian civilization used codify the written law by engraving them into stones 4000 years ago. They also performed a vital role in entrusted the authenticity of the commercial and other transactions as neutral legal observers. British Columbia (BC) ‘professional standards are dictated by the Notaries Act of BC. Being the members of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia, they adhere to laws, rules and practices recommended by this special Society.


What is the Difference between the BC Notaries and Lawyers?

 

 

 

BC notaries are not legally authorized to represent clients in the court and do not engage in the litigation processes. In British Columbia, the notaries are specially trained to handle non-contentious matters. They help clients reach legally trusted agreements in terms of estate transfer, mortgages and estate planning.

By notarizing the legal document, BC notaries service aims to
· Stand as a legitimate neutral authority to be present to observe the signing process of documents.
· Take the legal responsibility for witnessing the signing process without bias and certify the date and place of the signed documents.
· Officially prove the identity before signing the document to confirm that he/she is the one that is stated to hold the position of the notary public.

Another point to differentiate the lawyer and the notaries are the professional and educational qualification they hold. Lawyers have to have a degree under their belt to practice law in British Columbia. Not only that, but they also have to pass the provincial exam and have to have an article in a law firm before they start practising as lawyers. 

On the contrary, the BC notaries may hold an undergraduate or a Master of Arts in Applied Legal Studies. To become a Notary Public, one must pass a series of statutory examinations and be approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The prospective candidates are thoroughly examined before being supported by the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia.

Some Widely Held Misconceptions About the Notaries

Clients who are in need of the service of conveying the title of the property think that if they get a lawyer to stand on behalf of them. The lawyer is entitled to take any future case related to the conveyance to the court. Although lawyers can act on behalf of conveyance, he will not facilitate any related court matter on his own. Notaries Public is the most right person to turn in property transfer matters. They are specifically trained to consult the clients about identity issues before they arise.
People often go to the lawyer to get the service of the conveyance for they believe. That if they happen to take legal actions, the lawyer might be advantageous to help them face it. But unlike lawyers, only Notaries are specially trained and entrusted judicial officers to perform very legitimate property transfers.

Which One to Choose to Have the Best Service?

A Notary Public, or Notary, provides limited legal services to members of the public. Notaries are authorized under the Notaries Act, and we are regulated under the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia.,
At Nikolay Eskin Notary Public, we are legally entitled and highly qualified to perform
1. Real estate transfers (sales mortgages, family transfers and purchases)
2. Personal planning documents (managing the wills, representation agreements and authorizing Power of Attorney)
3. Notarization (certifying your signatures by standing on behalf of your authenticity for Travel Letters, Affidavits, Statutory, Declarations, Letters of Invitation, Passport Documents)
4. Authentication and Legalization services (certifying true copies for official affairs inside and outside Canada)

Are You Still Not Clear About Whom You Need?

All lawyers in British Columbia are capable of performing a similar duty within the same field reserved explicitly for the Notary public of British Columbia. Therefore lawyers are allowed to choose to perform such tasks inherent to the traditional notary public service.
BC notaries master the updating rules and regulations in their field. They are generally assigned to administer oaths, take affidavit, and execute, authenticate or certify documents or copies of records as exact copies. Despite the similarities between the two to be entitled to work in the same field, it is essential to identify the most relevant person required for your needs. The notaries are specified in their particular service in British Columbia to offer the best service to their clients, unlike other general authorities. Before you choose the right legal officer, keep in mind to ask from the colleagues about their opinions based on the experience they gained in similar matters.

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