Miao He is a commissioned Notary Public in Ontario, authorized to notarize documents for use in Canada and internationally. As a bilingual lawyer fluent in Mandarin and English, Miao He provides notary services without the need for an interpreter — ensuring accuracy and efficiency for Chinese-Canadian clients.
Notary Services Available
Certified True Copies
Certified copies of passports, driver's licences, academic credentials, corporate documents, and other original documents.
Statutory Declarations
Sworn written statements for immigration applications, financial institutions, government agencies, and legal proceedings.
Affidavits
Sworn statements for use in court proceedings, family law matters, and administrative applications.
Power of Attorney
Notarization of Powers of Attorney for use in Ontario and internationally, including for property transactions in China.
Corporate Documents
Notarization of corporate resolutions, certificates of incumbency, and other business documents for domestic and international use.
Documents for China
Notarization as a first step toward Apostille certification for documents to be used in China — coordinated with the full authentication process.
Why a Mandarin-Speaking Notary Public Matters
Notarization requires the notary to confirm the identity of the person signing and ensure they understand what they are signing. When the document is in Chinese or the client speaks Mandarin, using an English-speaking notary creates a communication gap that can cause errors, rejections, or legal complications. Miao He communicates directly in Mandarin — the notarization process is accurate and the client fully understands what they are signing.
Documents for Use in China
If you need Canadian documents authenticated for use in China — such as a Power of Attorney, a birth certificate, or a divorce order — notarization by a Notary Public is typically the first step before Global Affairs Canada certification and Apostille. Miao He handles the full process. See the Hague Apostille page for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What documents do I need notarized to handle a property transfer in China while I'm in Canada?
A: You will need a notarized Power of Attorney authorizing someone in China — a family member or trusted representative — to handle the property transfer on your behalf. The Power of Attorney must clearly specify what the authorized person can do: sign documents, submit materials to the land registry, handle bank financing, and so on. Vague authority creates problems at the Chinese registry office. Once notarized by Miao He, a Markham family lawyer and commissioned Ontario Notary Public, the document must then go through the full Hague Apostille process before it can be used in China. One important note: different Chinese cities have different Power of Attorney format requirements — contact the local land registry office first to confirm their requirements before the document is drafted. Call 647-930-6688.
Q: How long does the notarization process take?
A: It depends on whether you need Hague Apostille certification or a standard notarization. For Hague Apostille — required for Canadian documents to be used in China — the process typically takes approximately one month from start to finish, following Ontario's updated Apostille procedures. For a standard Ontario notarization — certified true copies, statutory declarations, affidavits — the process usually takes one to three business days once your documents are ready. Miao He's Markham office serves Chinese-Canadian clients across the GTA including Toronto, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, and Scarborough. Call 647-930-6688 to book.
Q: I have property in China and my spouse won't cooperate with the divorce. What documents should I prepare?
A: The most important document to prepare is a property valuation report establishing the value of the Chinese property on two specific dates: the date of marriage and the date of separation. These figures directly affect the Net Family Property Equalization calculation under Ontario's Family Law Act. If your Chinese property was worth more on the date of marriage than on the date of separation, that decline in value may mean you owe your spouse less — or possibly nothing — on that property. Getting the valuation right is critical. As a GTA divorce lawyer with China bar licence, Miao He advises clients on how to gather and authenticate Chinese property records for Ontario proceedings. Every case is different — book a consultation before starting the divorce process. Call 647-930-6688.
Q: I'm not in Canada right now. Can notarization be done remotely?
A: It depends on the direction of the documents. If you need Chinese documents authenticated for use in Canada — for example, for an Ontario family law proceeding — you do not need to be physically present in Canada. The authentication process does not require your signature and can be handled remotely. If you need Canadian documents authenticated for use in China — such as a Power of Attorney or divorce order — your signature is required on the application. If returning to Canada is not possible, Miao He's Markham office can mail the documents to your address in China for signing, and once returned, complete the Hague Apostille process on your behalf. Call 647-930-6688.
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