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Minute Notary provides remote commissioning of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations over secure two-way video for clients in Ontario, under Ontario Regulation 431/20 (made under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act). That regulation covers commissioning only. Witnessing a signature is a service under the Notaries Act, which requires the notary to be physically present, so it is handled at the Ottawa office or by mobile visit. References to “online notary,” “notarize online,” or “online notarization” are used only as informal, descriptive terms so clients can find this service. Ontario law does not regulate online notarization as such, and Minute Notary does not notarize documents over video. Those terms refer only to the legally valid remote commissioning described here.

Some notarial acts are handled in person only, including signature witnessing, certified true copies of physical original documents, wills, powers of attorney, and documents that require a wet-ink signature or an apostille for use abroad. If your document only exists on paper, or the receiving organization requires an original signature, we will let you know and arrange an in-person appointment.

Minute Notary is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Before booking, please confirm that the court, government body, or organization receiving your document accepts remotely commissioned documents. Questions? Call 613-434-5555 or email info@minutenotary.ca.

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Affidavits, statutory declarations, and other legal documents that need a notary or commissioner of oaths in Ontario.

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Latest: September 1, 2026

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01September 1, 2026 · 19 min readForm 1155E: The Sworn Statement for a Used Vehicle Transfer in OntarioNot every tax-exempt vehicle transfer is a family gift. Estates, separation settlements and corporate transfers use Form 1155E instead — sworn by both parties. Which form you need, what the reasons box wants, and what it costs.
02August 26, 2026 · 21 min readGifting a Used Vehicle to Family in Ontario: How the Tax Exemption WorksA private used-car transfer in Ontario costs 13% retail sales tax. A gift between eligible family members can be exempt — but only with Form 1157E, sworn by both people. Who qualifies, what it costs, how to do it.
03August 9, 2026 · 10 min readAffidavit of Service (Form 8A) for Ontario Small Claims Court: Sworn OnlineFiled in Ontario Small Claims Court and need proof of service? Form 8A is the Affidavit of Service. Swear it online by video with a notary — how it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
04June 15, 2026 · 9 min readAffidavit for Vaccination Exemption (Religious / Conscience): Sworn OnlineNeed a sworn statement of religious belief or conscience about vaccination? A notary can commission it online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
05June 13, 2026 · 9 min readStatutory Declaration of Residency: Commission Online in OntarioNeed a statutory declaration of residency? Commission it online by video with an Ontario notary — a declaration, not a certified bill. How it works, flat $24.95.
06June 11, 2026 · 11 min readPension Purpose Attestation (Proof of Life): Commission a Declaration OnlineNeed proof of life or residency for a foreign pension? If the fund accepts your own statutory declaration, an Ontario notary can commission it online by video. What is online, what is in person, flat $24.95.
07June 8, 2026 · 14 min readCan a Notary Notarize a Document for a Family Member in Ontario?Can a notary notarize for a family member in Ontario? Why impartiality matters, when a relative's signature is refused, and who can commission your document instead in Ottawa.
08June 8, 2026 · 17 min readWhy Would a Notary Refuse to Notarize My Document? (Ontario)Why a notary refuses to notarize a document in Ontario — the real reasons, from ID and pre-signed pages to incomplete forms — and how to prepare so it doesn't happen in Ottawa.
09June 7, 2026 · 9 min readAffidavit for Divorce (Form 36): Sworn Online in OntarioFiling a simple or joint divorce in Ontario? The Affidavit for Divorce (Form 36) is sworn. Swear it online by video with a notary. How it works, flat $24.95.
10June 5, 2026 · 12 min readAffidavit of Service (Form 6B) and Domestic Contract Affidavit (Form 26B): Sworn Online in OntarioForm 6B is the Ontario family court affidavit of service; Form 26B is the affidavit for filing a domestic contract with the court. Swear either online by video with a notary. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
11June 3, 2026 · 9 min readStatutory Declaration to Correct a Registration Error: Declare It Online in OntarioFixing an error on an Ontario vital-statistics registration needs a sworn statutory declaration. Commission it online by video. How it works, flat $24.95.
12June 1, 2026 · 9 min readDeclaration Affirming Parentage in Ontario: Commission It Online by VideoNeed a declaration affirming parentage in Ontario? Commission the sworn declaration online by video with a notary. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
13May 30, 2026 · 9 min readDelayed Birth Registration in Ontario: Commission the Declaration OnlineRegistering a birth late in Ontario needs a statutory declaration and evidence. Commission the declaration online by video. How it works, flat $24.95.
14May 28, 2026 · 9 min readAmend a Birth Registration in Ontario: Commission the Declaration OnlineCorrecting or amending an Ontario birth registration often needs a sworn statement. Commission it online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
15May 26, 2026 · 9 min readChanging a Child Under 12's Name in Ontario: Commission the Declaration OnlineChanging the name of a child under 12 in Ontario often needs a sworn declaration and consent. Commission it online by video. How it works, flat $24.95.
16May 24, 2026 · 8 min readOSAP Affidavit: Sworn Online in Ontario (Sole Support, Common-Law, Income)Need an OSAP affidavit sworn for sole support, common-law status, or income? Swear it online by video with an Ontario notary. How it works, flat $24.95.
17May 18, 2026 · 8 min readLost or Stolen Vehicle Ownership Affidavit: Sworn Online in OntarioLost your Ontario vehicle permit (ownership)? Swear a lost or stolen vehicle ownership affidavit online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
18May 14, 2026 · 12 min readVehicle Transfer & Gift Affidavits Online in Ontario — Sworn by VideoSwear the sworn statement for an Ontario vehicle transfer or family gift (Form 1157E) online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95 per stamp.
19May 8, 2026 · 11 min readOaths and Affirmations Online in Canada — Sworn by Video, Any CityTake an oath or affirmation online in Canada before a notary public by secure video. Oath vs. affirmation, when each is needed, what to bring, flat $24.95.
20May 6, 2026 · 12 min readNotarize a Signature Online in Canada — What Video Can and Cannot Do"Notarize a signature online" usually means one of two acts. Sworn statements and declarations can be commissioned by video under O. Reg. 431/20; witnessing a signature stays in person. How to tell which one you need.
21May 4, 2026 · 12 min readNotarize a Statutory Declaration Online in Canada — By Video, Any CityGet a statutory declaration commissioned online in Canada by secure video. How it works, common uses, what to bring, where it's accepted, flat $24.95.
22May 2, 2026 · 12 min readHow to Notarize an Affidavit Online in Canada — From Any City, By VideoNotarize an affidavit online in Canada by secure video — no office visit. See how it works, what to bring, where it's accepted, and the flat $24.95 price.
23March 20, 2026 · 14 min readPower of Attorney for Personal Care vs Property in Ontario: What's the Difference?Power of attorney personal care vs property Ontario — two separate documents under the Substitute Decisions Act, what each covers, and how a notary witnesses each.
24March 5, 2026 · 14 min readNotary Public vs Justice of the Peace in Ontario: Which One Do You Need?Notary public vs justice of the peace Ontario explained for Ottawa clients — what each can do, when each is needed, and which professional handles your document.
25January 25, 2026 · 14 min readContinuing Power of Attorney for Property in Ontario: How a Notary Witnesses ItContinuing power of attorney Ontario notary explained — what makes a CPOA 'continuing,' the witnessing rules in the Substitute Decisions Act, and what an Ottawa notary can and cannot do.
26January 10, 2026 · 18 min readNotary vs Lawyer Ontario: When Each Is RequiredNotary vs lawyer Ontario explained for Ottawa clients — who drafts, who witnesses, who advises, and who certifies, with a document-by-document decision matrix and pricing.
27January 5, 2026 · 14 min readNotary Public vs Commissioner of Oaths Ontario: Which One Do You Actually Need?Notary public vs commissioner of oaths Ontario explained for Ottawa clients — what each can do, who is automatically a commissioner, and which professional each document needs.
28December 10, 2025 · 8 min readWills and Estate Documents: What Needs Notarization?Complete guide to notarization requirements for wills and estate documents in Ontario. Learn which estate planning documents need notarization and how to properly prepare them.
29February 13, 2025 · 7 min readDivorce Documents That Need Notarization in OntarioComplete guide to document requirements for divorce and separation in Ontario. Learn which documents need notarization and how to properly prepare your divorce paperwork.
30January 6, 2025 · 5 min readPower of Attorney in Ontario: What You Need to KnowUnderstand the different types of Power of Attorney in Ontario, when you need one, and how notary services can help you get it done properly.

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Business & corporate6Notarization for business owners and corporate filings, including shareholder declarations, corporate resolutions, and director signatures.
Wills & estates2Articles on Ontario wills, powers of attorney, affidavits of execution, and the witnessing rules estate documents require.
Guides7Step-by-step guides for visitors who want to know what to bring, how an appointment runs, and which documents need a notary versus a commissioner.
Immigration & IRCC14Certified copies, sponsorship declarations, and supporting affidavits for IRCC applications such as PR, work permits, and citizenship.
Notary basics9Plain-English answers about what a notary does, how Ontario rules differ from other provinces, and when you actually need one.
Personal & family1Family and personal matters such as travel consent letters, name change declarations, and identity affidavits.
Professional licensing3Document support for professional bodies, including engineers, nurses, and other regulators that require sworn declarations or certified copies.
Real estate2Notarization for real estate transactions, including signature witnessing, identity verification, and supporting affidavits.
Travel & passport4Travel consent letters for minors, lost passport statutory declarations, and other travel-related notarial documents.