Wills & POA Signing
Professional execution services for Wills and Powers of Attorney. We provide formal witnessing, draft affidavits of execution, and certify copies—ensuring your estate documents meet all Ontario formalities.
Need a Document Drafted?
If you do not have a Will or Power of Attorney prepared and need one drafted from scratch, please visit our sister firm, Horizon Wills & Estates Law, for comprehensive estate planning and drafting services.
Execution Appointments
Organized signing appointments with a focus on clear instructions and proper ID verification. We ensure all signatures are witnessed exactly as required by Ontario law.
Affidavits of Execution
We swear and notarize affidavits of execution, formally confirming that the witness saw the testator sign and that all formalities were strictly followed.
Certified Copies
We certify copies of your executed Powers of Attorney as true copies of the original, providing the recognized seals required by banks and financial institutions.
The Execution Process
In Ontario, estate documents must be signed according to strict formal requirements to be legally valid. For a Will or Power of Attorney to hold up, it must be signed in the physical presence of two eligible witnesses who are present at the exact same time.
Providing Witnesses
When you book an execution appointment at Snap Notary, you have flexibility regarding witnesses:
- Bring Your Own: You may bring two independent adults to act as witnesses. We will administer the oath and notarize the Affidavit of Execution.
- Notary as a Witness: The Notary Public can act as one of your required witnesses. You must bring one other independent adult to act as the second witness.
- Snap Notary Provides Both: For ultimate convenience, Snap Notary can provide the second witness for an additional fee, allowing you to attend the appointment alone.
Affidavit of Execution for Wills
While a Will itself does not technically need to be notarized to be valid, courts and probate offices require an Affidavit of Execution. This is a sworn statement, signed by one of the witnesses to the Will, confirming that:
- The witness saw the will-maker sign the Will (or acknowledge their signature), and
- The Will was signed in accordance with Ontario’s formal requirements.
When you execute your Will at Snap Notary, we automatically draft and swear this Affidavit during your appointment, ensuring your executor won't have to track down witnesses years later.
| Estate Document Execution Services | Fee (Tax Incl.) |
|---|---|
| Affidavit of Execution Only You bring the signed Will and the original witness. We swear the affidavit and stamp the Will as an exhibit. | $40 |
| Execution of Will or POA: Notary acts as second witness You bring one witness. The Notary acts as the second witness. Includes drafting and swearing the Affidavit of Execution. | $60 - $70 |
| Execution of Will or POA: We provide the extra witness You attend alone. We provide all required witnesses, draft the affidavit, and oversee formal execution. | $100 |
Snap Notary provides notary public and execution services exclusively for documents that have already been drafted. We do not review your documents for legal accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness for your situation. The notary’s seal is confirmation of identity and proper witnessing protocols only.