What Many People Don’t Realize About My Business as a Notary Public in Victoria, BC When someone learns that I’m a Notary Public, a phrase I often hear is, “I just need a signature.” Or sometimes it’s a variation of the same thing and they say, “It’s just a signature.” The truth is, there is […]
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Reflections from a Think Local First Breakfast By Beverly Carter, Notary Public & President Think Local First Society in Victoria, BC Strong communities are built on strong relationships. As a Notary Public serving Greater Victoria, I have the privilege of working with individuals, families, and business owners during some of their most important life decisions—including […]
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During Love Local Week in Greater Victoria (YYJ), I had the honour of hosting a Think Local First members’ table at the Victoria Chamber luncheon welcoming the new Victoria Police Department Chief, Fiona Wilson. As President of Think Local First, it was inspiring to hear Chief Wilson share her vision for the City of Victoria, […]
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I hear it all the time. “Beverly, I don’t think I need a Will because I don’t own that much.” This is a common reason we hear from people at Carter Notary as to why they don’t think they need to do any legal estate planning. We also hear these statements: “I don’t own a […]
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Love is rarely about grand gestures. More often, it shows up in the everyday choices we make. Like where we buy our coffee, who we call for professional services, which businesses and community groups we support, and how intentionally we invest in the places we call home. That’s the spirit behind Love Local, a campaign […]
Read MoreWelcome to the January 2026 Newsletter from Carter Notary, proudly serving clients in Victoria, BC. Each month, we share helpful updates, resources, and important information related to notarial services, including real estate transactions, estate planning documents, affidavits, and more. Thank you for staying connected with our office, Carter Notary is honoured to support individuals, families, […]
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I’ll be honest. Before my trip to Sri Lanka, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would do spending two full weeks with eleven women. That’s a lot of personalities, a lot of time together, and very little personal space. As it turns out? It was wonderful. The women were kind, curious, funny, and generous […]
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We are deeply honoured to share that Carter Notary has been voted the winner of the 2025 Times Colonist Readers’ Choice Award for Best Law Office in Victoria. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this recognition. It is particularly meaningful to us because it comes from our clients, community members, and neighbours. Their trust, […]
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As a Notary Public, I’ve always believed in the power of relationships, both with the clients we serve and the professionals we collaborate with. Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time in Duncan, BC, where I met with my colleague and fellow Notary, Kate Roome. Kate and I go way back, and like any […]
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Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built through everyday choices, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to supporting one another. At Carter Notary, supporting local businesses and organizations is more than a value; it’s a way of contributing to the long-term strength and resilience of our community. That belief is at the heart of […]
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