New $17 fee introduced for changing the wording on a notary public's stamp in Ontario

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A new fee of $17 now applies when a notary public requests a change to the wording of their official stamp. This is a separate, standalone fee distinct from the existing fees for initial appointments or reappointments. Notaries public who need to update their stamp wording — for example, due to a name change or address update — should budget for this charge when submitting their request. This fee applies to all notaries public, regardless of whether they are Law Society Act licensees or not.

Who this affects
notaries public · Law Society Act licensees holding notary commissions · individuals holding non-licensee notary commissions