Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Notary Services in Courtenay, BC
Since 1980, Margot R. Rutherford Notary has been dedicated to delivering exceptional notarial services to the Comox Valley community. As a commissioned Notary Public by the BC Supreme Court and a member of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia, I bring decades of specialized experience in nuanced legal matters and local-specific knowledge. My practice prioritizes personalized, hands-on client care, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in every transaction, from real estate closings to estate planning.By maintaining a small practice, I guarantee direct access to my expertise and continuous support for clients beyond initial service completion. My commitment to quality legal services is underscored by adherence to the highest professional standards, providing clients with reliable, transparent assistance tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Wills and Estate Planning
Representation Agreements
Power of Attorney
Notarizations
Mortgages and Refinancing
LOTR Reports
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized notarial experience in the Comox Valley
- Our small practice ensures direct, personalized attention from the notary
- We provide continuous client support beyond standard transaction completion
- Our expertise includes local-specific legal knowledge and transparency reporting
- We maintain rigorous adherence to professional standards and accuracy
Associations and certifications
- Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia
Services
Real Estate Transactions
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, transfers, and manufactured home registrations. Our services cover contract drafting, title verification, and mortgage registration. We ensure compliance with all legal requirements while providing personalized guidance through every transaction stage.
Wills and Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include will preparation, representation agreements, and power of attorney documents. We help clients create legally sound plans for asset distribution and decision-making authority. Our approach considers individual family dynamics and future contingencies to minimize administrative burdens.
Notarizations
We provide certified true copies, affidavits, statutory declarations, and international document authentication. Our services cover passport applications, travel permissions, and signature attestations. Each notarization follows strict verification protocols to ensure document validity and legal acceptance.
Mortgages and Refinancing
We assist with mortgage registrations, refinancing transactions, and title defect resolution. Our services include charge verification, lender requirement compliance, and legal documentation preparation. We ensure accurate title transfers while identifying and resolving potential issues affecting property ownership.
LOTR Reports
We prepare Land Owner Transparency Registry reports for reporting bodies and update existing filings. Our services ensure compliance with ownership disclosure requirements and maintain current interest holder information. We help clients navigate reporting obligations under the Land Owner Transparency Act.
People
Margot R. Rutherford
Notary Public
Commissioned Notary Public since 1979 with 40+ years serving the Comox Valley. Member of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia. Specializes in real estate transactions, estate planning, and legal document preparation. Maintains personalized client relationships through a focused practice approach.
Questions
What notarial services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions, wills and estate planning, document notarizations, mortgages/refinancing, and Land Owner Transparency Registry reports.
Do you serve areas outside Courtenay?
We primarily serve the Comox Valley region including Courtenay, Cumberland, and surrounding communities.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm by appointment, with lunch closure from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Can I get help with urgent document notarization?
Contact us directly to discuss urgent requests. We'll accommodate time-sensitive needs when possible within our schedule.
Reviews (6)
Dexter Forever
Aug 24, 2021
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Margot Rutherford.
Has been Extremely helpful with our Legal paperwork, she takes her time to explain step by step of all the legal procedures like no other,
Very kind and very professional person and an amazing staff, Thank you all.
most definitely I will continue doing my Legal stuff with Margot. Thank you Again.
Herman and Silvana
Has been Extremely helpful with our Legal paperwork, she takes her time to explain step by step of all the legal procedures like no other,
Very kind and very professional person and an amazing staff, Thank you all.
most definitely I will continue doing my Legal stuff with Margot. Thank you Again.
Herman and Silvana
Mackenzie Kennedy
Aug 09, 2021
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I am buying my first place with a fast possessions date and was looking for a notary. I was suggested here but when I phoned I was met with a very rude receptionist who was condescending. I felt stupid for not knowing some of the terms and flat out told me there was not enough time am they cant help me. All other places I phoned after where apologetic for being overly busy and offered other places I should phone. I learnt later that everyones closing their purchases on the same day and its extremely busy. This receptionist could have handled this conversation so much better and calmer
Peter F.
May 16, 2021
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Margot squeezed me in on very short notice so I could sign a legal document. She also took the time to review the document with me. Margot and her staff were a pleasure to work with.
D.
Dec 22, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism
Rude and uncaring. Legal matters are stressful enough, no reason to add rudeness to the mix. Never again.
Rude and uncaring. Legal matters are stressful enough, no reason to add rudeness to the mix. Never again.
Mackenzie Gartside
Jul 26, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Margo's office is always professional and helpful when we are dealing with them for purchases.
Margo's office is always professional and helpful when we are dealing with them for purchases.
Leona Castle
Feb 14, 2016
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Margot and her staff have looked after our family for many years. They have and continue to go over and above what is expected. With extreme professionalism and compassion exercised by Rutherford and her staff.… They were able to help make the loss of our loved ones a little easier to deal with. Each sale of properties looked after by Margot 's office have gone without any problems . I can't say enough about these folks it's like going home
