OSAP Affidavit: Notarize 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 $19.90.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
OSAP Affidavit: Notarize Online in Ontario (Sole Support, Common-Law, Income)
Quick answer: When the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) asks for a sworn affidavit — a sole-support parent declaration, a common-law relationship declaration, or an income declaration — you can swear it before an Ontario notary public online by secure video. Show valid photo ID, swear the statement, and sign while the notary watches. It costs a flat $19.90 per stamp plus HST. Use the wording OSAP provides; the notary commissions the affidavit but does not decide your OSAP eligibility.
OSAP applications sometimes require a sworn affidavit to confirm a fact about your situation — that you are a sole-support parent, that you are or are not in a common-law relationship, or details about income. The notary step is quick, and for Ontario students you can swear it online over video instead of finding an office during a busy term.
This short guide explains the common OSAP affidavits, how to swear one online, and what to bring. If your affidavit is ready, you can book online or call (613) 434-5555. For the bigger picture, see our guide to online and virtual notary services and the affidavit guide.
Key Takeaways
| Decision point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Which affidavit | Sole support, common-law, or income | OSAP tells you which one and what it must say. |
| Wording | OSAP's required text | An affidavit that doesn't match is rejected. |
| Identification | Valid government photo ID | Required on camera. |
| Program | OSAP (Ontario) | Suited to Ontario students. |
| Price | Flat $19.90 per stamp plus HST | Same online or in person. |
What a Notary Can and Cannot Do
What a notary can and cannot do: A notary public administers the oath, witnesses your signature, and commissions the affidavit. A notary does not decide your OSAP eligibility, calculate your funding, or advise on your application. Those are set by OSAP. The notary makes your sworn statement official.
Minute Notary commissions affidavits as an Ontario notary public, including by video under O. Reg. 431/20.
Common OSAP Affidavits
- Sole-support parent declaration — confirming you are the sole-support parent of a dependent.
- Common-law relationship declaration — confirming whether you are in a common-law relationship, which affects how income is assessed.
- Income or financial-circumstances declaration — confirming details about income or a change in circumstances.
Your OSAP account, request letter, or institution's financial-aid office will tell you exactly which affidavit you need and provide the wording. Use it as given.
How to Swear an OSAP Affidavit Online — Step by Step
- Prepare the affidavit, unsigned, using OSAP's wording.
- Book the service and a time. Choose affidavits when you book online. Slots run on Ottawa time (America/Toronto).
- Join the video call and verify identity with valid government photo ID.
- Swear and sign that the contents are true, while the notary watches.
- The notary commissions it and applies their seal.
- Submit to OSAP through your account or as instructed.
What to Bring to Your Online Appointment
| Item | Why you need it |
|---|---|
| The OSAP affidavit, unsigned | You swear and sign in front of the notary. |
| OSAP's required wording | The affidavit must say what OSAP asked. |
| Valid government photo ID | Required on camera. |
| A payment method | The flat fee plus HST is taken before release. |
Booking note: Need more than one OSAP affidavit? Each is the same flat $19.90 per stamp and can be done in one appointment. Call (613) 434-5555 if you are unsure which one you need.
Available Online Across Ontario
Because OSAP is an Ontario program and the appointment is by video, you can swear your affidavit from anywhere in Ontario — Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Kitchener–Waterloo, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, and beyond — without travelling to an office during term.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the wrong wording. Use OSAP's exact text for the affidavit.
- Swearing the wrong affidavit. Confirm which one OSAP asked for (sole support, common-law, income).
- Signing before the appointment. Swear and sign in front of the notary.
- Expired ID. Valid government photo ID is required on camera.
Online or In Person — How to Decide
| Your situation | Best channel | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario student, valid ID, affidavit ready | Online by video | Fastest; sworn under O. Reg. 431/20. |
| Mid-term, no time to visit an office | Online by video | Join a short call from campus or home. |
| You are unsure which affidavit OSAP wants | Confirm first | Check your OSAP account or financial-aid office. |
| No working camera or quiet space | In person | The notary must see and hear you clearly. |
Why Swear Your OSAP Affidavit Online
Term time is busy, and OSAP deadlines do not wait. The online route lets you swear the affidavit from your room or the library in about fifteen minutes, with no trip to an office. Same-day slots are often available when a deadline is close. The trade-offs are the usual ones: you need a working camera, a quiet space, and valid government photo ID, and the affidavit must use OSAP's wording. If you have more than one OSAP affidavit, you can swear them in the same appointment.
A Quick Scenario
A student in London is applying for OSAP and is asked to confirm they are a sole-support parent. The financial-aid office provides the declaration wording. The student fills it in, joins a fifteen-minute video appointment between classes, shows a driver's licence, swears the statement is true, and signs while the notary watches. The notary commissions it, and the student uploads it to their OSAP account the same day.
What to Confirm Before You Book
OSAP's requirements are specific, so a quick check saves a wasted appointment:
- Which affidavit OSAP is asking for — sole support, common-law, or income.
- The exact wording OSAP or your institution provides.
- Whether it must be uploaded, mailed, or delivered to your financial-aid office, and by when.
Once you know which affidavit and what it must say, the notary step is quick and the same flat rate per stamp.
Pricing and Booking
| Service | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OSAP affidavit | $19.90 per stamp | Flat rate plus HST, online or in person |
| Each additional stamp / seal | $19.90 | Same flat rate, no bulk tiers |
Online appointments add HST plus a small card processing fee, shown in full before you pay. To book, choose affidavits when you book online, or call (613) 434-5555.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OSAP affidavit?
An OSAP affidavit is a sworn statement the Ontario Student Assistance Program may require to support an application — commonly a sole-support parent declaration, a common-law relationship declaration, or an income or circumstances declaration. You swear it before a notary public or commissioner, who commissions it. OSAP sets what the affidavit must state.
Can I swear an OSAP affidavit online?
Yes. You can swear it before an Ontario notary public over a secure video appointment under O. Reg. 431/20 — show valid government photo ID, swear the statement on camera, and sign while the notary watches. OSAP is an Ontario program, so this is well suited to Ontario students. Use the wording OSAP provides.
Which OSAP affidavits are most common?
The most common are the sole-support parent declaration, the common-law relationship declaration, and income or financial-circumstances declarations. Your OSAP account or request letter will tell you which one you need and what it must say. The notary commissions whichever applies; it does not decide your OSAP eligibility.
What do I need for the appointment?
A device with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, valid government photo ID, and the OSAP affidavit itself, unsigned, using OSAP's wording. You sign in front of the notary, so do not sign beforehand.
How much does it cost?
Minute Notary charges a flat $19.90 per stamp plus HST, the same online or in person. Online appointments add HST plus a small card processing fee, shown before you pay, and nothing is confirmed until payment succeeds.
How long does the OSAP affidavit appointment take?
About ten to fifteen minutes once the affidavit is ready and your ID is in hand. If you have more than one OSAP affidavit to swear, you can do them in the same appointment — each is the same flat rate per stamp.
Can my parent's or partner's affidavit be done on the same call?
Yes. If OSAP needs a declaration from a parent or your partner as well, they can join the same video appointment from wherever they are, present their own valid government photo ID, and swear their own affidavit. Tell us how many people are swearing when you book.
Is the online appointment secure and private?
The appointment runs over a secure video connection, and the notary keeps a record of the act as required. OSAP affidavits include personal and financial details, so join from a private, quiet space and share documents only with the notary.
Final Recommendation
If OSAP asks for an affidavit, first confirm which one (sole support, common-law, or income) and use the exact wording OSAP or your financial-aid office provides. Then swear it online in a short video appointment with valid photo ID — no trip to an office during a busy term. The notary makes your statement official; OSAP decides your eligibility and funding.
Book Your Appointment
Need an OSAP affidavit sworn? Minute Notary commissions it by secure video — flat $19.90 per stamp plus HST.
- Book online: Request an appointment
- Call: (613) 434-5555
- Service page: Affidavits
- Related guide: Notarize an affidavit online
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Ottawa time)
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