Letter of Invitation

What is a Letter of Invitation?

Depending on the country of origin, some foreign nationals wishing to visit Canada must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa. In order to do so, a letter of invitation is often required. This letter is written on behalf of the Canadian resident who wishes to invite the person to apply for a visitor visa.

Once the letter is prepared and notarized, the person visiting Canada must present the original letter along with their application and other required documents to the Canadian consulate or embassy in their country.

Almost always, visa offices require that letters of invitation be notarized by a Notary Public.

Red Seal Notary offers services such as drafting as well as notarization of letters of invitation.

Please note: A letter of invitation does not guarantee issuance of the visitor’s visa. Visa officers will assess applicants to determine the eligibility for issuing a visitor’s visa to Canada.

For more information on letters of invitation or other documents requiring a public notary or commissioner of oaths, please visit our website at www.redsealnotary.com or call us at 1 888 922 7325

What is a Title Search?

A Title search is performed when property is being transferred to new ownership, either through sale or inheritance and is designed to report on and investigate the history of the property via relevant records for any variances or irregularities associated with the property.

A title search can also be referred to as an Abstract or Abstract of Title and precludes a deed. It is part of the processes that real estate laws require when transferring ownership. Mortgage companies also require it before they can approve any loan. Title searches involve researching deed records of a property, and are considered public record, confirming a property’s legal ownership. Title searches can be performed buy real estate attorneys, title abstractors, real estate brokers and title companies or attorneys. They are designed to reveal if land is “fee simple” or “leasehold” or can expose any easements, judgments, liens, mortgages, taxes or outstanding claims. Title searches may also include soil/water surveys as well.

Red Seal Notary will be offering title searches very soon! For more information on our coming service please visit our website at www.redsealnotary.com or call us at 1 888 922 7325