Wendy Shum Notary Corporation

Open Mon – Fri 9-5 | Closed 12-1 for Lunch

About Us

“20 years of Notary experience”

Conveniently located on the 2nd level of Crystal Mall, at Wendy Shum Notary Corporation, your documents are in expert hands.

We provide accurate, secure, and efficient notary services designed around you, in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Our Services

Real Estate Conveyancing

Residential Real Estate Transactions
(Purchase and Sale)
Mortgage Financing/ Refinancing
Mortgage Discharge
Registration of Covenant
Family Transfer
Transmission to Surviving Joint Tenant
Transmission to Executor/ Beneficiary
Title Transfer due to Separation/Divorce

Apostille/ Authentication

Notarization of International Documents
Power of Attorney
Affidavit of One and the Same Person
Affidaivt of Single Status
Affidavit to Relinquish of Inheritance Rights
BC Vital Statistics and BC Registries Documents
BC Criminal Record Checks
BC Education Documents

Notarization / Certified True Copy

Affidavit
Statutory Declaration
Common Law Declaration
Custodian Declaration
Insurance Loss Declaration/ Proof of Loss form
Letter of Invitation
Travel Consent Letter

Will and Personal Planning

Will
Specific Power of Attorney
Enduring Power of Attorney
Non- Enduring Power of Attorney
Representation Agreement

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Meet with our Notaries

Wendy Shum

Notary Public, B.B.A.(HK), LL.B(UK)

Wendy Shum, Notary Public, hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of London.

Before becoming a Notary Public, she gained valuable experience working with major banks and investment institutions and was a Certified Financial Planner.

Since 2006, Wendy has served the general public in the Greater Vancouver area, specializing in real estate conveyancing and a wide range of notarial services.

Outside of work, Wendy enjoys hiking, karaoke, and singing in a choir.

Mickey Ma

Notary Public, B.A., M.A
(Applied Legal Studies)

Mickey Ma, Notary Public, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minor in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Applied Legal Studies, both from Simon Fraser University.

Before becoming a Notary Public, Mickey worked with Wendy at Wendy Shum Notary Corporation since 2016, gaining extensive experience in real estate conveyancing, personal planning documents, and notarial services.

Mickey is passionate about continual growth and enjoys assisting her clients and serving the public.

In her spare time, Mickey enjoys trying new cooking recipes with her family, practising Pilates, and snowboarding.

Find us

Professional notary services are just a call away

ws.notary@gmail.com

+1 604-438-2122

+1 604-438-6166

2619-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 2A9 (2nd Floor of Crystal Mall)

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

9 am – 5pm
9 am – 5pm
9 am – 5pm
9 am – 5pm
9 am – 5pm
Closed
Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Notarization is a formal process whereby a Notary Public verifies the identity of a signatory, confirms that the document is signed voluntarily, and attests to the authenticity of the signature. The Notary Public then applies an official seal or stamp to the document.

The notarization process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of documents and the nature of the notarization required.

Appointments are recommended to ensure availability and minimize your waiting time. However, walk-ins are welcome.

Notarization fees vary depending on the type and number of documents to be notarized. Please contact our office directly for quotations.

Two pieces of identification are required, one of which must be a government-issued photo identification (e.g. a Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Citizenship Card, Driver’s Licence, and etc.). Additional supporting documents may be required depending on the nature of the document being notarized.

Yes, notarized documents may be used internationally. However, additional certification such as an apostille by the BC Government or legalization by the destination country’s embassy or consulate may be required. It is advisable to confirm the applicable requirements and procedures for the intended country of use in advance.

For a Custodian Declaration, you are required to bring two pieces of identification. One must be your Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Citizenship Card. The other one can be your Driver Licence, BCID, or BC Service Card which shows your current address.

We provide comprehensive legal services for real estate transactions, including purchase and sale of property, mortgage refinancing, family transfer, transmission to surviving joint tenant(s), executors(s), or beneficiaries.

Conveyancing fees vary depending on the nature, and complexity of the transaction. We would be pleased to provide a detailed fee estimate upon review of the transaction details.

The conveyancing process typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. The process generally includes the following steps:

1. Inform the realtor and/or developer that our office has been retained to act on your behalf, and ask your realtor to forward us a copy of the Contract of Purchase and Sale.
2. Complete the Client Intake Form and submit all required documents for the transaction.
3. Once the legal documents are prepared, an appointment will be scheduled for signing at our office.
4. After the transfer is registered, copies of the registered documents will be provided to you.

A will is recommended for anyone who owns property, has dependents, or want to ensure their estate will be distributed according to their wishes after death. The process typically involves the following steps:

1. Fill out our Will Planning Form
2. Appointment for us to take instructions from you.
3. Appointment for signing your will at our office.

An executor is usually a trusted family member, or friend. This person should be business-minded and trustworthy and agree to take on the responsibility, if possible, reside close enough to spend time going through your personal effects.

Yes, minor children can be named as beneficiaries.

Yes, a will may be amended or revoked as long as you have the capacity to do so. However, you should not write or make changes directly on the will. Please contact our office for assistance.

You should amend or update a will when there is a significant change in your life or circumstances, including:

– Marriage or entering a common law relationship
– Separation or divorce
– Birth or adoption of a child or grandchild
– Death of a beneficiary or executor
– Change in wishes about who receives your estate or who acts as executor
– Moving to another jurisdiction

In general, it is advisable to review your will every 3–5 years, even if no major changes have occurred, to ensure it continues to reflect your intentions.

An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf, not only while you are still mentally capable but physically unable to act but also if you later become mentally incapable. A Representation Agreement, on the other hand, allows you to appoint someone to make personal care and healthcare decisions for you, in case you become mentally incapable of making those decisions yourself. In both cases, it is imperative to choose someone you fully trust to act in your best interests.