Trusted Québec institutions and organizations, referenced for your convenience.
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Find a commissioner for oaths near you and confirm the commission is valid — the Ministère de la Justice's official registry.
Check that a lawyer is a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
Convictions for the illegal practice of law — the Barreau's public record.
Montreal convictions for illegal practice of law (since 2012).
Plain-language legal information.
a public service offered free of charge, or for a contribution, to financially eligible persons. Check the eligibility thresholds on the Commission des services juridiques website.
provide free or low-cost assistance, and some auto and home insurance companies offer free assistance to their clients.
referral service for a consultation with a lawyer at a reduced fee.
a directory of free or low-cost legal resources available in Québec.
free services offered to citizens in several regions of Québec.
provides free information on community resources and the appropriate organizations, according to each individual's needs.
legal advice and support in various areas of law, notably civil law, housing law, family law, estate law and administrative/social law.
promotes fair relations between employers and employees, and offers the general public general information through its telephone service.
guides for the public on representing yourself before a court or tribunal, and model business-law clauses.
On the pensez-mediation.ca site, discover resources suited to your situation and see how out-of-court resolution methods can help you.
offers several free services: help preparing for a hearing, a telephone legal clinic, on-site small-claims mediation, legal information at the Montréal Municipal Court, legal information for youth aged 12 to 20, and legal advice for entrepreneurs starting a business.
helps the public understand their rights and take steps related to: separation and divorce, parental union, seniors losing their autonomy, being a tenant, and workers who are injured or have an occupational disease. Easy-to-understand legal and psychosocial information, a resource directory, help tools (parental-union agreement, joint divorce), podcasts and webinars.
low-cost legal services for people with limited financial means who are not eligible for legal aid.
legal information and support at home, online or by phone.
free legal consultations in various areas of law and free, personalized legal support for people without financial resources who undertake judicial or administrative proceedings without being represented by a lawyer or notary.
offers free legal services to citizens or nonprofit organizations that meet certain eligibility criteria; refers the request to a volunteer lawyer.
articles from the Chambre des notaires.
the gateway to government services and programs for citizens and businesses.
telephone services offered to anyone experiencing or witnessing mistreatment of a person aged 50 and over. Free and confidential.
helps overcome the mental, psychological and social consequences of a crime. Free and confidential.
promote access to justice for marginalized people.
acts against discrimination, harassment, exploitation and exclusion; can investigate on its own initiative or on complaint, and offers an advisory service to decision-makers on reasonable accommodations.
the reference body for incapacity, protection of vulnerable persons and protection of minors' property.
a free telephone legal-information service on family law, family-mediation sessions, video clips, and legal features and columns on family law.
a simple tool to help draft the voluntary parental-union agreement and begin the steps for a joint divorce.
offers consultations with experienced volunteer lawyers and notaries on a variety of topics.
offers women victims of domestic violence a telephone intake, assessment and referral service, 24/7.
a group of lawyers and notaries accredited as mediators and/or arbitrators to settle a dispute quickly.
a page dedicated to divided co-ownership explaining the changes introduced in 2025.
protects the public by regulating the profession of land surveyor, a professional essential to safeguarding the integrity of land ownership.
protects the public that uses real-estate brokerage services regulated by law.
Sharing and receiving compassionate listening supports your mental health — find a telephone listening centre near you.
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