I post this here simply because finding a notary public in Prince Edward Island has always been a mystery to me, and the answers that Google gives are unsatisfying link-bait. I know that all lawyers are notaries by virtue of their office, but in other countries there are other people “deputized” to be notaries and I wondered if the same is true of of PEI.
I stumbled upon the fact that the Prothonotary of Prince Edward Island, a public official who is, roughly, the “Clerk of the Supreme Court,” will act as a notary at no charge: he just notarized a document for me. It took 5 minutes. He was friendly.
I confirmed with his office that he’s available to do this for any Islander; just contact his office to make an appointment: (902) 368-6067.
(The only downside to having the Prothonotary notarize something for you is that you need to go through airport-style metal detectors to visit his office; the staff there are friendly enough, but it’s still an added inconvenience).
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Thanks so much for posting this! This is exactly what I’m looking for!
I need a notary for a quit claim deed.
Thank you so much!! This was so helpful!
Hi Peter: Thanks for posting this information as it should save us some fees. We find going to the lawyer can be expensive when the Bank requires a notary so this information is valuable.
Used the service today. I'm not an Islander. Worked great. You need an appointment. Ten minutes in and out - $10.00 now. They usually notarize on Tuesdays and Thursdays. May 2017.
Thanks for posting. No longer free. Current hours for notarizing: Tues & Thur 11:00 to 12:00
I need a POA notorized and do not wish to pay services of a lawyer. Thanks for this information.
Today I had my signature witnessed by Commissioner Of Oaths and Notary Public, Tracy Maclean, at Charlottetown City Hall.
Very friendly. Took less than five minutes. No charge.