Business Details
Trusted Notary Services in Richmond, BC
For nearly five decades, Maida & Chen has stood as a trusted partner for families in Richmond and throughout Greater Vancouver. Our team specializes in notary services, guiding clients through critical life events with professionalism and care. We provide expert assistance with real estate transactions, wills and estate planning, and document notarization, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at every step. Our commitment to trust and integrity has built a reputation for excellence in legal services. We prioritize client needs, offering personalized support to make complex processes simple and stress-free.With deep community roots and extensive experience, we deliver reliable solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Our team combines technical expertise with compassionate service, handling sensitive matters with discretion and understanding. From first-time home purchases to estate planning, we ensure peace of mind for every client. Our dedication to continuous improvement drives us to refine our processes and maintain the highest standards of service. This legacy of trust continues to guide our work as we support clients through life's most important moments.
Services
Notary Services
Real Estate Transactions
Wills and Estate Planning
Apostille Services
Certified True Copies
Statutory Declarations
Powers of Attorney
Representation Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in notarial services with personalized attention
- Our team maintains strict confidentiality and accuracy in all legal matters
- We provide client-centered service with transparent, trustworthy representation
- Our detailed approach ensures smooth processes for complex legal transactions
- We combine technical expertise with compassionate support for client needs
Associations and certifications
- Society of Notaries of British Columbia
What people say
Professional, efficient
Outstanding experience
Knowledgeable, caring
Seamless process
Highly recommended
Services
Notary Services
Our notary services ensure proper witnessing of signatures and administration of oaths. We handle document verification, certified true copies, and international attestations. Clients benefit from our expertise in maintaining legal integrity while receiving compassionate, personalized service for both local and international transactions.
Real Estate Transactions
We facilitate smooth real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and mortgage refinancing. Our team manages title transfers, property transmissions, and lot subdivisions with precision. Clients receive expert guidance through complex legal processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while minimizing stress during property transitions.
Wills and Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally sound wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements. We help clients establish clear directives for asset distribution and future care. The process emphasizes clarity and peace of mind, with personalized guidance to ensure all documents accurately reflect client intentions.
Apostille Services
We provide apostille certification for documents requiring international recognition. Our service ensures proper authentication through the appropriate government channels. Clients benefit from streamlined processing and expert handling of documents needed for cross-border legal matters, education, or immigration purposes.
Certified True Copies
Our certified true copy service verifies and authenticates important documents like passports and academic credentials. We examine originals and create officially endorsed copies meeting legal standards. This service provides clients with reliable documentation for official purposes while maintaining strict verification protocols.
People
Paul Chen
Notary
Paul Chen combines legal expertise with technology background, having earned a Masters in Legal Studies from Simon Fraser University. He specializes in real estate and estate planning, serving the community since 2017 with fluency in Mandarin and extensive client experience.
Erica Lau
Notary
Erica Lau brings expertise in wills and estates after graduating with a Masters in Applied Legal Studies. Her experience includes real estate conveyancing and client-focused service delivery. Fluent in Cantonese, she joined the team in 2024 after completing her legal education at Simon Fraser University.
Lianna Lewis
Senior Conveyancer
Lianna Lewis serves as senior conveyancer with extensive experience managing property transactions. She has been with the firm since its founding, ensuring smooth real estate processes through her detailed knowledge of conveyance procedures and client-focused approach to property transfers.
Yoana Zhang
Conveyancer
Yoana Zhang provides efficient conveyancing services with adaptability in handling property transactions. Fluent in Mandarin, she joined the team in 2023, bringing fresh perspective while maintaining the firm's standards of excellence in real estate legal services.
Angela Wu
Legal Assistant
Angela Wu specializes in personal planning with a client-centered approach. Fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin, she joined the team in 2022, providing personalized support for estate planning documents while maintaining the firm's commitment to approachable, high-quality legal services.
Questions
What notary services do you offer?
We provide real estate transactions, wills and estate planning, apostille services, certified true copies, statutory declarations, and powers of attorney.
Do you handle international document authentication?
Yes, we offer apostille services for international document authentication through proper government channels.
Are your services available outside regular business hours?
Appointments outside regular hours may be accommodated by request for special circumstances.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Richmond and Greater Vancouver area clients with convenient office access.
How experienced is your team?
Our team combines decades of collective experience with specialized legal education and community service since 1975.
What makes your firm different?
We combine technical expertise with compassionate service, offering personalized support and transparent pricing at competitive rates.
Reviews (5)
Joseph Leahy
Sep 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I/We started with Gail Maida, back in the early 2000's, then with Paul Chen when he joined the firm, assisting with various types of documentation, and the service from day one has been exemplary, as in expediency with a superb level of astute oversight.
I/We started with Gail Maida, back in the early 2000's, then with Paul Chen when he joined the firm, assisting with various types of documentation, and the service from day one has been exemplary, as in expediency with a superb level of astute oversight.
Pedro Santos
Aug 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
They received us last minute and made a very fast and efficient service. The office is very well located and organized. I strongly recommend them.
They received us last minute and made a very fast and efficient service. The office is very well located and organized. I strongly recommend them.
Diana A.
Aug 14, 2021
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Highly recommended. Quick and efficient service and super friendly. Thank you so much Joe and Jerry. You guys are awesome! I appreciate all the help and will not hesitate to go back for any other notary services.
Highly recommended. Quick and efficient service and super friendly. Thank you so much Joe and Jerry. You guys are awesome! I appreciate all the help and will not hesitate to go back for any other notary services.
Justin Choi
Apr 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Thank you to Paul and the team at Maida & Chen! I cannot speak any higher of the quality of my experience here. I had a rush scenario where I needed a document quickly notarized and sent to the States. Paul was able to squeeze me in and I was very pleased with the level of service I received.
Thank you to Paul and the team at Maida & Chen! I cannot speak any higher of the quality of my experience here. I had a rush scenario where I needed a document quickly notarized and sent to the States. Paul was able to squeeze me in and I was very pleased with the level of service I received.
Patty Chen
Jan 08, 2021
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Paul and Lianna have made the transaction very smooth and the office has provided such an exceptional level of service quality. Paul is also very knowledgeable. He explained everything in detail patiently and made sure our rights are protected. The whole process such a pleasant experience and we will definitely recommend him to our friends and family!
