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  1. JWY

    JWY Senior Member

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    I have a closing coming up that requires paperwork (USCG Documentation) to be notarized. The Buyer is American but has just moved to Montreal.

    (1) Does anyone know of a US notary currently in Montreal?
    (2) Does anyone know of a US notary notary willing to fly/drive to Montreal? I will pay expenses if necessary.

    Thanks!

    Judy
  2. Capt Ralph

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    Were here for you.
    Josie and/or Ralph.
    Passports and current covid shots.

    I'm hoping a legal shop up there can cover all faster, easier and cheaper.
  3. JWY

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    Thanks, Ralph! I hope so too, but good to know you and/or Josie are my backups.
  4. RER

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    US Consulate. To my knowledge it’s the only option.
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  5. Capt Ralph

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    What a great idea.
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    Great idea except they have a long wait time. Last we heard, as of a few weeks ago, it takes 2-3 weeks. Does anyone have up-to-date information?
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    You might look here.

    https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/how-to-find-a-notary-public-in-canada

    Generally US Notaries can only notarize in the state in which they are commissioned. That's why you're referred to embassies or military bases. That's also why flying to Montreal isn't an option. Your client could make a quick flight to the US.

    Here's another virtual notary.

    https://usvirtualnotary.com/service...A2JB0ba_xXBNsDXlWWZqGRSw4i3xIcPoaAp9GEALw_wcB

    However, I know of nothing preventing a Canadian Notary from notarizing the documentation.
  8. RER

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    Notary Public are not valid outside the state where they are accredited much less outside the USA.

    Every deal I've done with a signer outside the USA had to be done at the US Consulate. If there's another way I don't know about it.

    I had a client spend all day at the US Consulate in Paris to sign B of S and later the document service realized they made a mistake on it. He had to go back and spend a second day there!
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    Our vessel documentation service tells us the USCG won't accept it.
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    How about coming into the states for a bill of sale??
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    I wonder if they'll accept these virtual providers. They have legitimate notaries who receive your paperwork online as well as your license. They watch you sign on a webcam. They then notarize and return to you. I didn't know about them before.
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    Recently I heard this was used by a Broker I know and apparently the USCG was okay with it. However the signer was in the USA.

    I've never found a way around the Consulate when the signer is outside the USA but then I've never tried a virtual notary either.
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    I spoke with my documentation agent and they are now using one particular virtual notary who is accepted by USCG. This method is valid for a signer who is outside the USA. The exception would be buyer financing. She says that most lenders won’t accept this method.
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    Very good.
  15. JWY

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    I can confirm that.
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    That depends on the transaction, and the requirements of any governmental agencies involved. Many US jurisdictions require US notaries. In real estate, some county recorder's office clerks routinely reject foreign (ie, other states) notaries, at least until their boss is reminded of the Full Faith and Credit clause of the US Constitution, which does not apply to foreign (ie, other countries) notaries.
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    Thanks to everyone for your responses and suggestions. We are looking at alternatives that might not require having papers notarized in person. This turned out to be a bigger problem than anticipated.
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    There are also Consulates in Quebec City and Toronto each an hour away. Are the wait times shorter at either of these? Toronto is a very big operation.