When it comes to managing the details involved in real estate transfers and mortgages, a Notary Public in British Columbia can provide comprehensive and timely service, documentation and legal advice. BC Notaries Public do, and are required to, provide legal advice in the areas in which they practice. BC Notaries Public are extensively trained in specific non-contentious areas of law such as real
estate transfers, mortgages, business purchases/sales and contracts. Members of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia have completed an intensive multi-phased program of study, passed a series of stringent statutory examinations overseen by the Attorney General for British Columbia and have been endorsed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia to provide certain legal services within their communities. Before even taking the training, BC Notaries require a University degree and must have an established background in a related field such as conveyancing, legal drafting, accounting, banking, insurance or real estate. BC Notaries are also notable for their grass-roots interaction with the communities they serve. A Notary’s business success comes from understanding the community in which he or she works - that means maintaining strong ties to the area’s social, service and sporting clubs. Beyond their expertise, Notaries are proud community members with a long tradition of trust. Because the profession is about bestowing and holding “trust,” Notaries are valued for their competency and integrity and are required to maintain the highest professional standards. All members, as a result, are subject to random spot audits by the Society. When it comes to some specialized areas of practice, such as real estate transactions and mortgages, consumers would be very well served by their local Notary Public. For more information, or to find your local Notary Public, please visit our Society website at www.notaries.bc.ca.
