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Althouse Notary Nanaimo BC | Vancouver Island
Althouse Notary in Nanaimo BC provides services for real estate, notarizations, and Wills & estate planning! Get started with a Vancouver Island Notary today.
Althouse Notary Corp is here to handle all your notarial needs in Nanaimo and the surrounding communities.
Our services include real estate transfers, mortgage refinances, wills, powers of attorney, and a range of other services. With decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for making complex processes simple and stress-free. Whether you are buying or selling a home or preparing essential personal documents, our knowledgeable and dedicated team ensures every step is handled efficiently and with care, so you can focus on what matters most.
The Althouse Notary Story
Sharon Althouse founded Althouse Notary Corporation in 1993, building a trusted, family-run firm known for its approachable and efficient service. After decades of guiding the office and mentoring her team, she has officially retired from day-to-day operations but remains connected.
Following in her footsteps, her son, Steele Althouse, has proudly carried forward the firm’s legacy. His goal is simple: to ensure every client feels informed, confident, and well-supported throughout their transaction.
Steele Althouse - Notary Public, Owner of Althouse Notary
Having grown up in Nanaimo, Steele understands firsthand the importance of trusted, community-based service. He began working in the office in 2002 alongside his mother, Sharon Althouse, gaining practical experience long before becoming a Notary Public.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in History from Vancouver Island University, Steele completed his notarial training and was commissioned by the Supreme Court of Canada as a Notary Public in May 2019, achieving the highest mark on his real estate examination. Steele is committed to maintaining the approachable, reliable service the firm has been known for over the past three decades.
Wills and Estate Planning Althouse Notary
Our office provides clear, professional support for your Wills and estate planning needs in Nanaimo, helping you put the right documents in place with confidence. We prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements, ensuring each document is properly drafted to reduce future stress and risk for you and your family.
While a Will does not legally require a Notary or Lawyer, professionally prepared documents help avoid common errors, disputes, and unintended consequences. We also handle execution requirements with care and can advise on proper witnessing to ensure validity. For clients who are unable to attend the office, hospital and home visits may be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Thoughtful planning today provides peace of mind for tomorrow. At Althouse Notary, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Real Estate Althouse Notary
Althouse Notary provides professional real estate notary services in Nanaimo for purchases and sales of houses, condos, mobile homes, and vacant land, as well as mortgage financing, refinancing, and property transfers. We handle family transfers, ownership changes, updates to names and addresses, and removing mortgage charges once paid. Our team also reviews contracts and property titles, drafts private agreements, and ensures compliance with Property Transfer Tax and lender requirements.
The process is simple: retain our office after your offer is accepted, provide the full contract once subjects are removed, meet with your conveyancer to provide information, and complete signing in-person prior to closing. We also assist with Power of Attorney signings and provide guidance for properties with wells, septic systems, or insurance requirements. At Althouse Notary, our goal is a smooth, timely, and stress-free property transfer for every client. If you’re looking for a walk-in notary “near me”, visit us in Nanaimo, BC.
Notarization Althouse Notary
Our office offers efficient, appointment-based notarization services for a wide range of personal, legal, and business documents in Nanaimo. We notarize certified true copies, affidavits and statutory declarations, travel consent letters, immigration and medical declarations, financial and insurance forms, and documents prepared by lawyers or notaries in other provinces. Appointments are required to ensure a notary is available and are typically completed in 10–15 minutes, with additional time booked for more complex documents.
Clients must bring two pieces of valid identification and have all documents fully completed prior to their appointment, as the notary’s role is to verify identity and witness signatures. While we do not mail original documents, scanned copies can be provided by email. Payment is accepted by cash, e-transfer, or cheque.
Althouse Notary Team
Clients must bring two pieces of valid identification and have all documents fully completed prior to their appointment, as the notary’s role is to verify identity and witness signatures. While we do not mail original documents, scanned copies can be provided by email. Payment is accepted by cash, e-transfer, or cheque.