THE NOTARY FOUNDATION

REIBC awards the RI designation to those professionals who have completed certain in-depth property education and who have specific experience in the real estate business. The RI designation indicates that the person holding the designation is educated, experienced, and connected.

At an RI event, you can usually meet every person you require Many real estate professionals to complete a real estate deal. will need the expertise of a BC Over 700 REIBC members carry Notary at some time; it is highly the RI designation throughout beneficial to both parties the province and we have a few members in other provinces. if the Notary is also an RI.

REIBC works to let the industry know that hiring an RI means you are gaining a professional person who is knowledgeable and who has specific real estate education. The RI designation is the mark of excellence for people hiring a real estate professional. REIBC members may interact with BC Notaries on a daily basis. Not every Notary knows an RI, although those who do have an instant connection. I hear many stories about how an RI needed a Notary and looked up a fellow RI (who is a Notary) and the two were instantly able to help prepare the legal documents for a property conveyance. The advantages of the strong connections among RIs are unmistakable. Many real estate professionals will need the expertise of a BC Notary at some time; it is highly beneficial to both parties if the Notary is also an RI. BC Notaries are a Trusted Tradition; RIs are your assurance of excellence. Between the two, the clients are getting the best service they can receive! s Brenda Southam is the EO of REIBC.

The Notary Foundation of British Columbia works with interest generated by BC Notaries’ Trust Accounts and received from our financial industry and other partners, to promote education for BC Notaries and the public, foster legal research, support law libraries, and help fund legal aid in BC.

Talk to us if you’re interested in having an impact on those important facets of BC’s communities.

Funding and strategic decisions and oversight are provided by a Board of Governors made up of 8 Directors of The Society of Notaries Public, 1 appointee from the Office of the Attorney General of BC, and 2 Governors at Large appointed by the BC Government.

Applications for funding of law-related education programs, research, and projects may be made and will be considered throughout the year. For more information, visit our website at www.notaryfoundation.ca.