Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drafting and approving legal documents, such as real estate transactions, wills and contracts, and in receiving, indexing and storing such documents.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Offices of notaries |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 54112 - Offices of notaries |
| International correspondence | M6910* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- offices of lawyers (See 541110 Offices of lawyers)
- offices of legal and paralegal practitioners, except offices of lawyers and notaries (See 541190 Other legal services (MEX))
- offices of notaries public engaged in activities, such as administering oaths and taking affidavits and depositions, and witnessing and certifying signatures on documents, but not empowered to draw up and approve legal documents and contracts (See 541190 Other legal services (MEX))
Examples
- notary services (Québec)
- notary services (Québec)
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: M6910*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 541120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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541120
Offices of notaries
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541120 Offices of notaries. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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541120
notary services (Québec)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as notary services (Québec). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541120 Offices of notaries to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 541120Offices of notaries
Commonly confused with
541110 — Offices of lawyers
offices of lawyers (See 541110 Offices of lawyers)
541190 — Other legal services
offices of legal and paralegal practitioners, except offices of lawyers and notaries (See 541190 Ot...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M6910*Legal activities
Approximate correspondence
Offices of notaries
US NAICS reference541120 - Offices of Notaries
Source row
541120Offices of notaries
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 541120 cover?
Offices of notaries: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drafting and approving legal documents, such as real estate transactions, wills and contracts, and in receiving, indexing and storing such documents.
Which level of the hierarchy is 541120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 541120?
It rolls up to 54112 Offices of notaries.
Should I stop at 541120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 541120?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 541120?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 541120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 2 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support, Software consulting, Engineering services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 541120?
Yes. The page shows M6910* Legal activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Offices of Notaries.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.