Notary public in Nova Scotia
53 notaries and commissioners across 5 cities and towns, with hours, weekend availability and mobile service. Pick your city.
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Who can notarize in Nova Scotia
Only lawyers and MLAs are appointed notaries public in Nova Scotia.
A notary can
- Certify that a copy is a true copy of the original, which a commissioner of oaths can’t do.
Commissioner of oaths or notary? Others can apply to become a commissioner of oaths, who can take affidavits and declarations but can’t certify true copies. Which do you need?
Source: Nova Scotia Justice: Commissioners of oaths and notaries public. Checked October 23, 2026.
Getting a document apostilled in Nova Scotia
Issued by Global Affairs Canada (Authentication Services Section). Free at Global Affairs Canada headquarters in Ottawa ($50 a document at Canadian missions abroad). Global Affairs Canada was processing requests received about 25 business days earlier when we checked, plus 5–10 business days of mailing time. There is no paid rush service.
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