Why should I choose you over lawyers?
Good
question, and frankly, it is a personal preference. Some clients are more
comfortable dealing with lawyers (who, by virtue of the laws in BC, are also
notaries public), while others are more comfortable dealing with notaries. With
that said, we do provide a more personal service that you might not get in a
large law firm with paralegals, legal assistants, secretaries and lawyers
involved.
Some
notaries may charge you less for the same legal service, while others, as in
any competitive business, charge a similar rate. It would be up to you, the
client, to do some homework if you want to find a legal services provider that
fits your budget.
The one
advantage of using a notary is our insurance coverage. We have $10 million
dollars professional liabilities insurance policy in place, as required by our
regulator, for all members of the Society of Notaries Public of BC. In comparison, members of the Law Society
only carry $1 million dollars professional liabilities policy. We also have
insurance to cover funds entrusted to us by our clients, in the event of
misappropriation or other criminal activities. Finally, the Notaries Act specifies a special fund to
be in place in the event of claims for compensation arises from the
misappropriation of money by notaries.
Where a
notary cannot help you, he/she may refer you out to a lawyer, accountant, or
other professionals as required in the circumstances. Likewise, your lawyer may
refer you to a notary for work that we can do on our end.
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