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Creating Future-Proof Firms with Digital Signatures
In today’s digital-first world, engineering firms must embrace digital tools and the advantages they provide in order to stay competitive. When it comes to digitalizing workflows, a great place to [...]
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Risk Management Self-Assessment: Best Practices for Professional Engineering Documents
When accepting professional engineering documents, organizations must follow best practices in order to prevent fraud and avoid exposure to financial and legal liability. Moreover, when digitally [...]
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Digitally Sign PDFs: An Essential Guide for Professionals
The digital age has transformed the way we work, including the way professionals in regulated fields like engineers and architects authenticate their work product and professional documentation. [...]
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4 Tips to Issue Permits Faster and Protect Your Municipality from Fraud
When accepting professional engineering documents, municipalities have a responsibility to verify the integrity and authenticity of each document, while also ensuring that related permits are issued [...]
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Digital Signatures 101: A Step-By-Step Overview
Have you ever wondered how a digital signature works? Here's a quick overview of the steps that need to be performed and verified each time a digital signature is applied to a document.
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Public Protection: EGBC Efficiently Fulfills Its Mandate in a Digital World
Peter Mitchell, EGBC and Notarius By offering digital signatures to its members since 2007, EGBC has: Issued new guidelines requiring software-based simulations Delivered digital transformation tools [...]
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An Atlantic Canadian Firm Increases its Competitiveness Using Digital Technology
By using Notarius’ solutions, a significant engineering firm in Atlantic Canada: Improved communication with an oil platform, located 350 kilometres from its offices Reduced the time required to sign [...]
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If You Change Nothing, Nothing Will Change - How to Increase Engineering Performance?
Bill Moore, Associated Engineering and Notarius Bill Moore has that passion in his eyes. That spark that you see in people who know how to listen, understand and help. Passionate about digital [...]
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How can design and digital transformation help us confront climate change?
Jeff DiBattista, DIALOG and Notarius In 2050, there will be nearly 10 billion human beings on Earth. We will need to relocate, feed, and provide shelter to everyone while having the least impact on [...]
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8 Best Practices for Digitally Signing Professional Engineering Documents
Organizations often have numerous seal and signature workflows. As engineers collaborate with other regulated professionals, it becomes crucial to adopt digital signature tools and electronic [...]
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Engineering Project Management: 9 tips for optimizing the authentication of professional documents and drawings
Download the PDF version Project management and records management are essential pillars of engineering firms. Signature and seal cycles can have a major impact on a firm’s overall performance and [...]
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Navigating Engineering Fraud: Real Cases in Canada
Signature Forgery Stolen Seal Misuse of a Professional Seal Engineering fraud, though often whispered about in hushed tones, is more prevalent in Canada than many prefer to acknowledge. In [...]
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School Services Centre takes pressure off children with trusted electronic signatures
School Services Centre and Notarius Download case study (PDF)
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OIQ Digital Signature: Self-Service Custom Seal Image for Subscribed Members
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Paperless Renewable Energy: Electronic Signatures Boost Innergex’s Global Projects
Innergex and Notarius
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Update to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Dear Partners, At Notarius, a Portage CyberTech company, we have always been committed to offering you personalized, high-quality, and secure products. However, our commitment to you does not end [...]
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Empowering APEGA Members with Cloud Signatures
After over a decade of successful partnership with APEGA, Notarius, a Portage CyberTech company, is proud to contribute to the technological advancement of engineers and geoscientists in Alberta by [...]
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Notarius Achieves SOC 2® Type 2 Certification
After more than a year of work, Notarius, a Portage CyberTech company, is proud to announce that it has obtained the SOC 2® Type 2 certification for its ConsignO Cloud trusted electronic signature [...]
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Signing up for CertifiO for Employees
The Notarius digital signature, CertifiO for Employees, is a digital signature certificate that confirms your identity and organizational affiliation.
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Signing up for CertifiO for Professionals
The Notarius digital signature, CertifiO for Professionals, is a digital signature certificate that confirms your identity, professional designation, Member ID and status with your designated [...]
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ASET launches an electronic seal image service in partnership with its technology provider Notarius
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Engineering Simplified
Practice Efficient Engineering.
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2022: Forging New Alliances
The past year has been a year of new alliances at Notarius.
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CertifiO Desktop Digital Signature Pricing Adjustment
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Reliability: Information Technology (IT)
Ensure that information stays secure with certified and ever-evolving solutions.
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Your Organization Simplified
Streamline your organization.
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7 Proven and Effective Tips for Digitally Signing Drawings and Reports
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Smart City - The City of Bromont locks in growth with Notarius’ solutions
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Notarius launches CertifiO Cloud, an AATL digital signature accessible on any device
October 5th, 2022 - Montreal, Quebec – As the product of years of effort and development in collaboration with our clients, Notarius is pleased to announce the launch of its most innovative [...]
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Digital Signature Tools - Cloud
Digitally sign professional electronic documents from anywhere, at anytime and on any device. (smartphone, desktop or tablet).
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Interac Verification Service
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Notarius' Solutions - Descriptions
Notarius offers secured digital signatures, trusted electronic signatures and reliable signature tools throughout North America.
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Legal Reliability of Electronic Signatures
Create electronic documents that are admissible in court thanks to stringent legal reliability mechanisms.
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Digital Signature Tools - Desktop
Protect your identity and the integrity of your electronic documents by converting all of your paper-based processes to digital ecosystems.
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5 Best Practices to Ensure the Compliance of Electronic Drawings
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How is Notarius handling the Log4j vulnerability?
On December 10, 2021, details emerged about a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache Log4j version 2.14.1, assigned as CVE-2021-44228. Notarius has assessed this vulnerability and [...]
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Our future is filled with great success
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Notarius Acquired by Portage CyberTech Inc.
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Converge Technology Solutions Corp. Announces Portage CyberTech Inc. Acquires Notarius
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Your municipality simplified
Our 360⁰ digital solutions meet all your needs.
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How is Notarius handling the Spring vulnerabilities?
Following the publication of Spring vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22950, CVE-2022-22963 and CVE-2022-22965) in early spring of 2022, Notarius has assessed them and determined that they cannot be [...]
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An Ontario Town Fosters Economic Growth with ConsignO Cloud®
Andrew Zanier, Town of Huntsville and Notarius
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Canadian Technology Professionals Now Have Access to a Professional Digital Signature
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United Counties of Prescott and Russell: Among the First Municipalities in Ontario to Make the Digital Shift
Justin Bromberg & Marc-André Drouin, United Counties of Prescott and Russell and Notarius
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OSPE Announces New Communication Partnership with Notarius
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Announces New Communication Partnership with Notarius. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to announce [...]
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One Ontario announces partnership with Notarius
One Ontario announces partnership with Notarius to collaborate on a digital signatures and digital transformation best practices educational series. The AECO One Ontario – Notarius alliance will [...]
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Edmonton is Leveraging Digital to Build Climate Resilience
Daryle Tilroe, City of Edmonton and Notarius
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A Message from the President
Dear valued customers, 2021 was a year filled with many challenges and milestones.
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How Electronic Signatures Differ
Understanding the world of electronic signatures and Notarius’s solutions
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Large Canadian engineering school, ETS, adapts digitally to meet industry demands
Cédrick Pautel, Jean Belzile and the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
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Notarius earns a spot on The Globe and Mail’s annual list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Montreal, September 24, 2021 Notarius is pleased to announce it has been placed on the 2021 Report on Business magazine’s ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, by The Globe and Mail. Canada’s [...]
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Validating, a Necessary Action That Protects Against Fraud
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Notarius Optimizes Engineering Productivity
Our digital signature solutions are transforming professional practices.
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How can municipalities optimize public services?
Joanne Hyde, City of Thorold & Notarius This article reflects the views of Ms. Joanne Hyde, city clerk for the City of Thorold from April 2021 to April 2022. Ms. Hyde is actively involved in training [...]
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How the City of Laval’s Legal Affairs Department Digitized its Practices
Attorney Marc-André Russell, City of Laval’s Legal Affairs Department and Notarius
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Notarius, celebrates 25 years with nearly 50,000 digital identities
MONTREAL, June 18, 2021 - Over the past quarter-century, the Montreal-based company Notarius has remained committed to creating the most integrated and legally reliable electronic signature solutions [...]
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Validating a Digitally Signed Document: Essential, Easy and Free
What is a digital signature? A digital signature is an encrypted electronic signature which, when issued by a certification authority such as Notarius, guarantees an electronic document’s origin, [...]
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How to Select the Best Electronic Signature: Features and Benefits
More and more options for electronic signatures are popping up all the time, and it can be hard to find your way through the jungle of options. What are the main differentiators between electronic [...]
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What transformations are needed to prepare universities for the future?
Jennifer Ferfolja, Wilfrid Laurier University & Notarius
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Patrick Drolet, the Incredible Problem Solver
On the soccer field, Patrick Drolet is a defender. It’s the defence’s job to stop the opposing team from getting to the goal and correct any mistakes made by other teammates. At Notarius, Patrick has [...]
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New Partnership Between the CSBQ and Notarius
Montreal, March 15, 2021 - Notarius, a fast-growing Montreal-based tech company specializing in electronic and digital signatures, has announced a new partnership with the Corporation de services du [...]
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Nathalie Denis, Looking Further
Although Notarius is now experiencing rapid growth, Nathalie Denis, VP of Finance and Administration, still displays the same thoroughness and rigour that have allowed her to make her mark within the [...]
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How are PDFs Changing the World?
According to Merriam-Webster, a PDF is “a computer file format for the transmission of a multimedia document that is not intended to be edited,” with others categorizing it as “[j]ust like a printed [...]
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Notarius Unveils its New Website
Montreal, January 26, 2021 - Notarius, a rapidly growing tech company from Montreal, specialized in electronic and digital signatures, announced today the launch of their new website - Notarius.com. [...]
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PEO Adopts Notarius’ Digital Signatures for its Members
Montreal, January 18, 2021 – Notarius is pleased to announce that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for its members. Thanks to this [...]
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Notarius is Now One of the Approved Certification Authorities for Digital Signatures in the State of Nebraska
Montreal, January 15, 2021 - After being approved in California as an authorized and recognized Certificate Authority, Notarius is now also registered on the State of Nebraska’s approved list of [...]
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Who is Notarius
Discover who is Notarius and learn more about us.
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What to Expect During the ID Verification
You have filled out your digital signature application. You have confirmed your e-mail address, made the payment and are now ready to have your identity verified. What do you need to prepare for this [...]
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Common Questions About Digital Signatures
Notarius is a government-grade digital signature service provider with over 20 years of experience serving more than 35 professional associations in a range of industries, including engineering, the [...]
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ConsignO Cloud Security Assessment
As organizations are looking into digital transformation – specifically for an electronic signature solution – it is important to ensure that the signature solution is based on strong policies. [...]
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The 3 Types of Electronic Signatures
Despite the plethora of electronic signature tools – or because of it – using an electronic signature remains an abstract concept.Learn more about the 3 types of electronic signatures
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Highly Reliable Documents as Digital Records
Notarius offers simple, secure and efficient solutions that allow you to certify signers’ identities as well as the integrity, authenticity and longevity of your electronic documents.
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Legal Reliability of Notarius Signatures
At Notarius, we’re often asked if our digital and electronic signatures are legally reliable and recognized by courts. While seemingly simple, the answer to this question requires an understanding of [...]
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Signature reliability
Learn more about the reliability of different types of electronic signatures.
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Highly Reliable Electronic Documents – For Whom Why and How
Notarius offers highly reliable, cutting-edge signature solutions that are powerful and easy to use. Our solutions allow you to guarantee and verify your signers’ identities, as well as the [...]
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Notarius – The Digital Last Mile
Municipalities across Canada are working towards digitizing their documents and records. It is a journey where municipalities are at different stages on the journey to complete electronic data [...]
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Legal Framework for Electronic Signatures
Over the last 25 years, the increased use of information technology has fostered the development of e-commerce, led to significant changes in business practices and processes, and in many cases has [...]
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ConsignO Cloud
A digital and trusted electronic signature platform with high-level legal reliability.
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CertifiO Code
The digital seal that keeps your digital and paper documents secure.
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CertifiO for Organizations
The trusted digital signature that that allows you to sign on your organization's behalf.
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CertifiO for Departments
The trusted digital signature that certifies the professional affiliation of an organization’s department members.
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Digital Shift in the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion
Find out how the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's Engineering and Environment Division has improved the management and monitoring of its schedules and offered external partners the opportunity to sign [...]
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Ministry of Transportation in Quebec Goes Digital for Their Engineering Drawings and Plans
The Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification of Quebec is responsible for roadwork infrastructure and represents the largest employer for engineers within the [...]
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An Energy Crown Corporation Saves Time and Money with CertifiO Digital Signatures
From signing drawings and delivering them to construction sites to as archiving them for a period of more than 100 years, discover how this Energy Crown corporation saves time and money with CertifiO [...]
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Drafting Goes Digital, a Drafter’s Perspective
We met with a drafter who works for an international engineering and construction firm and uses ConsignO Desktop at work. When she started working with the firm, it was going through a complete [...]
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The Association des Biologistes du Québec Selects Notarius as its Provider of Digital Signatures.
Montreal, November 18, 2020 Notarius is pleased to announce that L'Association des biologistes du Québec has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for its members. Thanks to this [...]
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The Northwest Territories Association of Architects Selects Notarius as its Provider of Digital Signatures
Montreal, November 16, 2020 Notarius is pleased to announce that The Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA) has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for its members. [...]
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AANB chooses Notarius as their exclusive partner to provide trusted digital signatures to its members
Notarius starts 2019 with bang! We are very excited to announce that CertifiO, its trusted digital signature solution, has been selected by the Architects’ Association of New Brunswick (AANB) to [...]
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Notarius wins bid from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Notarius is pleased to announce that the Fonds de solidarité FTQ has chosen the ConsignO Cloud electronic signature solution to meet its electronic signature needs in its different sectors of [...]
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British Columbia Institute of Agrologists Selects Notarius as its Provider of Digital Signatures for its Members
Notarius is pleased to announce that the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for use by its registrants. Thanks to this partnership, BCIA [...]
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Notarius Places on The Globe and Mail’s Second-annual Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Notarius is pleased to announce it placed on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The Canada’s Top Growing Companies list ranks Canadian companies on three-year [...]
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Engineers PEI selects Notarius as its Provider of Digital Signatures
Notarius is pleased to announce that the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Prince Edward Island has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for use by its members. [...]
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NAPEG Chooses Notarius’ Digital Signature
Notarius is pleased to announce that the Northwest Territories (NT) and Nunavut (NU) Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) has selected the CertifiO digital signature [...]
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Quebec's Professional Order of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Chooses Notarius as its Provider of Digital Signatures for its Members
Notarius is pleased to announce that the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ) has selected the CertifiO digital signature solution for use by its members. [...]
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GEOMAP GIS America Chooses ConsignO Cloud as its Electronic Signature Platform
Notarius is pleased to announce that GEOMAP has selected Notarius’ ConsignO Cloud trusted electronic signature platform to be integrated with M-Files® solution to automate the approval and [...]
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Notarius Ranks as One of L'actualité's Growth Leaders
Notarius is proud to announce that it has been named one of L’actualité‘s 2020 Growth Leaders. This list was established based on the statements submitted by Quebec companies registered for Canada’s [...]
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Notarius Partners with Verified.Me
October 1, 2021 : Interac Corp. acquires exclusive rights to SecureKey digital ID services for Canada. Learn more. Notarius is excited to announce that it has joined the Verified.Me digital [...]
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eSCRIBE selects ConsignO Cloud by Notarius, as their exclusive electronic signature platform
Notarius is delighted to announce that eSCRIBE has chosen ConsignO Cloud, our trusted electronic signature platform, to be integrated with the eSCRIBE meeting platform. The partnership will allow for [...]
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The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) selects Notarius to provide trusted digital signatures to its members
Notarius is very excited to announce that CertifiO, its trusted digital signature solution, has been chosen by the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) to provide safe and secure [...]
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The Ontario Association of Architects partners up with Notarius to provide trusted digital signatures to their members
Notarius is proud to announce that its trusted digital signature solution, CertifiO, has been selected by the OAA. “We are honored to welcome OAA as the newest association to select us for their [...]
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The Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects Selects Notarius as its Exclusive Partner to Provide Trusted Digital Signatures to its Members
Notarius is proud to announce that its trusted digital signature solution, CertifiO, has been selected by the Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects. “We’re very pleased to welcome MALA as the [...]
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