Alberta > Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public:What does a Notary Public do?In Alberta, a Notary Public is defined by the Notaries Public Act in the Statutes of Alberta, Chapter N-11. A Notary Public has the power to administer oaths, and take and receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations, just as a Commissioner for Oaths can. However, the Notary Public may do several things that a Commissioner cannot. A Notary Public may deal with documents that will be used outside of Alberta (for example, an affidavit to be used in a lawsuit being conducted in the United States). A Notary also has the power to issue certificates under the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act, another Alberta statute.
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