Member Benefits

Association membership is an investment in your notary business and a commitment to your profession. The Association connects you with the people, events, education, and skills for business success while developing strong relationships for you with industry partners and government across BC.

Eligible Association members have the opportunity to lead initiatives for the notary profession through standing for the Association board and volunteering for Association committees.

Benefits:

  • Preferential pricing for continuing education sessions, annual conference and Notary merchandise
  • Association member-only website with resources, advocacy updates and current news
  • Member-only digital Notices to Members
  • No-charge access to Scrivener magazine
  • Use of Association branded material (seals and logos)
  • Targeted promotional initiatives to highlight member practices

FAQs 

Is Association membership voluntary? 

The BC Notaries Association is a society incorporated under the Societies Act, and under the Act, membership must
be voluntary. Aside from the legal reason, an association is by definition a group of people having a common
purpose and interest who join together voluntarily to develop their profession for their collective benefit. The BC
Notaries Association is member-focused and member-driven through its elected Board of Directors.

Who can become a member of the Association? 

Any BC Notary practicing in BC who is in good standing with the regulator of the profession can join the Association.
Current notary students and retired Society members can also join.

Can all classes of members vote at Association meetings? 

Only Practicing Members can vote. 

What is the Association membership year? 

The membership year is July to June annually (same as the Association fiscal year).

Are there membership fees? 

Yes. The Association Board of Directors sets fees annually. For the 2024-2025 membership year, the Association has kept dues at $300, the same amount as the prior membership year. Revenue from sponsorship partners have enabled the Association to retain dues at the same level, despite inflationary pressure.

Practicing Member $300. Non-Practicing member $150. Students - no charge. Retired BC Notaries - no charge.

What does the Association do? 

The Association advocates, educates, promotes and supports BC Notaries including:
 

  • Organizing Continuing Education sessions to deliver education credits
  • Offering regular Lunch & Learn opportunities to members
  • Organizing and hosting an annual conference
  • Marketing and promotion of notary services to the general public, realtors, mortgage brokers and other industry partners through direct advertising, social media and public relations
  • Advocacy with government on matters of importance to the profession
  • Maintaining good relationships with individuals and organizations that are important to BC Notaries 

What are the benefits of membership?

Association membership is an investment in your notary business and a commitment to your profession. The Association connects you with the people, events, education, and skills for business success while developing strong relationships for you with industry partners and government.

With recent legislative changes, and a combined regulator body for all legal professions, the BCNA is the only voice of the profession. 

Benefits:

  • Preferential pricing for continuing education sessions, annual conference and BCNA merchandise
  • Association member-only website with educational resources, current news, and a ‘classifieds’ section for notaries seeking employees or to sell their practice.
  • Biweekly digital Notice to Members
  • No charge access to Scrivener magazine (additional copies available for a fee).
  • Use of Association branded material (seals and logos).
  • Targeted promotional initiatives to highlight individual member practices.


Most BCNA events and services are available to BCNA members only. For others, there may be non- member pricing to attend. The Association has taken over some of the work that the Society of Notaries Public of BC had done in past to support and assist BC Notaries, including continuing education, the annual conference, marketing and promotion of notary services, media and public relations, and advocacy with government and stakeholders.