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很抱歉我们现在暂时不提供这个服务。如果您有这方面的需求，您可以找有职业资格(by Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC)的翻译人员www.stibc.org。

Many people may not know whether they would choose a lawyer over a Notary, they may end up choosing a lawyer simply because

· They have only heard about lawyers, but not Notaries;

· They believe it is better to use a lawyer in a transaction, since if things go sideways, they will have the lawyer to represent them in court;

· A lawyer may have much more expertise in the services they need.

However, it may not be the case. Notaries are also legally trained legal professionals. Many of us have diversified backgrounds other than legal services that may be a big plus to the services we provide. A lawyer, who can legally represent a client in court, does not necessarily mean that they have the expertise or experience to do so, especially if it is not his/her main practice.

BC Notaries are experts in the areas we choose to practice. For instance, if we act for you in a residential real estate transaction, we will be able to identify issues and deal with them before they become problems. If we encounter a situation where litigation or another expertise is necessary, we have a network of trusted referral partners, including but not limited to lawyers, accountants, realtors and bankers, who has expertise in the needed area.

What are your hours of operation? Are you available on weekends?

Normal business hours are Monday to Friday, from 8AM to 6PM. Please use our online booking  form to book an appointment or give us a call ahead of time to minimize wait times. Weekends and Evening appointments (starting at 6PM) are available, but additional charges may apply.

A Notary Public (also known as a Notary), is a trained professional who can provide non-contentious legal services to the public.

BC Notaries are governed by the Notaries Act of BC and the discipline of their professional society. The position of Notary as a member of one of the branches of the legal profession is sanctioned and safeguarded by law.

The tradition of Notaries goes back over 2000 years — to the dawn of recorded history. Notaries laid down the Codex Hammurabi, the oldest evidence of recorded law. Notaries were also employed by the Catholic Church to guide the light of civilization through the Dark Ages. The Notary’s reputation for trustworthiness meant that documents retained a stable reliability throughout centuries of upheaval. At that time, notaries were wise and trusted members of society. Their role was to oversee transactions and guarantee their fairness.

The role has since evolved into a professional service, but its essence is still the same. Notaries still guarantee the fairness and legality of transactions.

BC Notaries have professional standards dictated by the Notaries Act of BC. They also are governed by the rules, by-laws and best practices of; and are members of The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia.

Even though both BC Notaries and lawyers are in legal services profession, Notaries do not represent clients in court and get involved in litigation. In British Columbia, Notaries’ work is restricted to non-contentious matters. For example,

Ø Notarization, a general term that may include many different cases, please refer to Services provided for more details;

Ø Real Estate related transactions, such as purchase and sale, transfers, mortgages, and refinancing, and contracts, such as purchase/sale of a business. In these cases, all parties involved have already reached an agreement.

Ø Documents for personal use, such as Power of Attorney (POA), wills, Representation Agreement, and more.

Another difference between lawyers and notaries is about their training.

Lawyers need an undergraduate degree and then a law degree. In addition, they must pass a provincial examination and article at a law firm for a year before they can practice.

Currently, in addition to an undergraduate degree, BC Notaries need to obtain a Master degree, a program offered as Applied Legal Studies, and write statutory exams administered by provincially appointed examiners. With initial education program, mentorship, and continuing education, BC Notaries are very well trained in the areas we practice.