Affidavits
An affidavit is a statement sworn to by the affiant before a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary. Affidavits can be used to support a claim in court.
Some common examples of common Affidavits are:
- Affidavit of Execution
A witness to the signing of someone’s Will, can obtain an Affidavit of Execution to solemnly declare under oath that they were present and witnessed the signing of the Will by that person.
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Ontario Land Transfer Tax Refund Affidavit
This refund relates to the purchase of resale or new homes
by First-time home buyers who meet the eligibility criteria to claim an Ontario Land Transfer Tax refund.
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OSAP affidavit
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.
Based on your personal and family circumstances, OSAP may require that you submit an affidavit to confirm:
- Common-law status
- Indigenous identity
- Marital status
- Sole support parent
- Separated, divorced or widowed marital status
- Verification of income for Spouse or Parent
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Transfer of Vehicle to a Family member (affidavit)
This affidavit is accepted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as proof that a vehicle’s ownership transfer to a family member, is done as a gift. This allows the recipient to claim an exemption on the sales tax otherwise payable as part of the vehicle transfer.
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Statutory Declarations
A Statutory Declaration is a formal statement before a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary that a deponent (the person making the declaration) believes to be true to the best of their knowledge. The declaration is witnessed and signed by a person who can administer an affirmation, such as a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public.
Automobile Proof of Loss Insurance declaration
It is a declaration made by an insurance beneficiary to Support an Insurance claim. It usually includes basic information about the loss, such as a description of the lost belongings and their monetary value.
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Common-law union declaration
A common-law relationship is defined under the Canadian law, as two people who have lived together for a period of one year in a conjugal relationship. Sometimes, Government Agencies require for various purposes that couples swear under oath that they have a Legal Common Law Relationship.
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Marital Status Declaration
Whatever your marital status, you may be required to prove it if you will be getting married abroad or want to claim benefits by virtue of it such as pension benefits.
A Marital Status Declaration is a statement sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary wherein you can include all the relevant details, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the requesting organization.
Statutory Declaration in lieu of guarantor for Canadian Passport Application
Canadian passport applicants must provide the name of a Guarantor whether applying for a new or replacement Passport. A guarantor is someone 18 years or older who has known the applicant for at least 2 years, have a Canadian Passport valid for 5 or 10 years or expired not more than a year ago and must have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their first Passport.
If the applicant does not have a valid a guarantor, a Statutory Declaration signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary, can be provided instead.
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Statutory Declaration in lieu of guarantor for birth certificates
When applying for a birth certificate, Applicants require a Guarantor that can verify their identity and information.
If the applicant does not have a valid a guarantor, a Statutory Declaration signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary, can be provided instead.
A Guarantor can be someone who is a Canadian Citizen, knows the applicant for at least 2 years and actively works in at least one of over 30 specified occupations or professions in Canada.
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Statutory Declaration in lieu of Guarantor for Refugee Travel Document or Certificate of Identity
Applicants for a Refugee Travel document or Certificate of Identity, must provide the name of a Guarantor as part of their application.
If the applicant does not have a valid a Guarantor, a Statutory Declaration signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary can be provided instead
The Guarantor must live in Canada, be a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen and know the applicant for a minimum of 6 months.
A Guarantor can also be someone registered or licensed by the appropriate local authority to practice one of over 30 specified professions, who is actively working or retired but still listed as a practitioner.
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Travel Consent Letters
The Government of Canada recommends that Canadian children travelling alone, with only one parent / guardian, relatives or friends, carry a consent letter as proof that their parents / guardians consent with their travel abroad. This letter is often required by immigration authorities when entering or departing other countries or by Canadian authorities when re-entering Canada to confirm the children have permission to travel abroad from parents or guardians who are not accompanying them.
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Federal government permanent residency card applications
In order to return to Canada by plane, train, bus or boat, Canadian Permanent Residents must have a valid PR card.
Permanent residents must ensure their PR card is not expired before attempting to travel to travel to Canada, otherwise they may not be able to board.
Commissioner Services can guide you through the Permanent Resident Card application process.
