Who can provide an attestation?
An attestation may be provided by a commissioner of oaths or a guarantor in Canada when the client is in Canada. The list of guarantors is similar to the list of guarantors on a passport application and includes such professionals as lawyers, Quebec notaries, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, professional engineers and veterinarians. You must exercise due diligence in ascertaining that the person providing the attestation is a member of one of these professions. Back to top • What is the other method of verifying the identity of a client I cannot meet in person? If your client is an individual and is outside of Canada or if you choose not to use a commissioner of oaths or guarantor you will have to engage an agent to conduct the verification for you. If you use an agent you must have an agreement in writing with that person and they must provide you with the information they obtain. The agent may provide the information in an attestation. Back to top • I have acted for an individual clie
