Business, Construction & Corporate
Waiver of Independent Legal Advice — Notarized Online
A declaration confirming that a party chose not to seek independent legal counsel before signing an agreement, sworn over a secure video call.
When one party signs a separation agreement, a business contract, or a release without a lawyer of their own, the other side will often ask for this waiver: a signed record that the choice was theirs, made with open eyes.
The person waiving joins the call with the document unsigned. We verify photo ID, witness the signature, and seal it.
Commissioned in accordance with O. Reg. 431/20. We give no legal advice, and that includes whether you should waive. If you have any doubt about what you are signing, please speak to a lawyer first. That is exactly what the waiver acknowledges you were free to do.
Waiver of Independent Legal Advice (ILA) FAQ
Should I waive independent legal advice?
We cannot advise on that. If you are unsure, speak with a lawyer before you sign anything.
Who signs the waiver?
The party who is choosing not to get their own legal advice.
Can this be signed online?
Yes, over a secure video appointment.
Looking for the Official Form?
Many government and court forms are free to download. Find official Ontario and Government of Canada forms in one place, then sign them with us by video.
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Have Your Waiver of Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Notarized Online
Book your appointment, join the video call, and sign while the notary witnesses and seals your document — in accordance with Ontario Regulation 431/20.
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