Effective November 14, 2022, the following information sets out the signature process for:
- Certification of transparency records by the transferee or reporting body
- Electronic signing of transparency records by the designate (Juricert holder) prior to submission
The designate is not required to have the original 'wet ink' signed transparency declaration (TD) or transparency report (TR) in their presence in order for the designate to sign using the designate's electronic Juricert certificate. An execution copy or a true copy of the execution copy is sufficient for the designate to electronically sign the TD or TR.
The designate must deliver a completed TD and TR to the transferee or reporting body for certification. The transferee or reporting body must print and 'wet ink' sign or sign using a digital signature acceptable to the designate, and return the certified forms to the designate. The certified forms are the true copies of the execution copies and only then can the designate sign using their Juricert certificate before filing through an LTSA account.
To apply an electronic signature, designates must install a Juricert Digital Certificate in their LTSA account. Once this one-time process is complete, designates can electronically sign the forms when logged into their LTSA account.
These requirements are in accordance with section 26(4) of LOTA.
Please email lotr@ltsa.ca if further clarification is required.