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Statutory declarations & affidavits

When you need a sworn affidavit versus a statutory declaration, what wording Ontario requires, and how Ottawa appointments handle the most common cases.

Filed: 32 articles
Service: Affidavits
Latest: August 9, 2026

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Affidavits

Sworn written statements used in court proceedings, immigration applications, and other legal matters.

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01Legal documents · August 9, 2026 · 8 min readAffidavit of Service (Form 8A) for Ontario Small Claims Court: Notarize 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.
02Business & corporate · June 19, 2026 · 9 min readAGCO Liquor Licence Municipal Information Form: Notarize Online in OntarioApplying for an AGCO liquor licence and need the Municipal Information Form sworn? Commission it online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
03Business & corporate · June 17, 2026 · 9 min readCCDC 9A Statutory Declaration: Notarize Online in Ontario (Progress Payment)Contractors needing a CCDC 9A statutory declaration of progress payment distribution can swear it online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
04Legal documents · June 15, 2026 · 9 min readAffidavit for Vaccination Exemption (Religious / Conscience): Notarize 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.
05Legal documents · June 13, 2026 · 9 min readStatutory Declaration of Residency: Notarize 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.
06Legal documents · June 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.
07Legal documents · June 8, 2026 · 14 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.
08Legal documents · June 7, 2026 · 9 min readAffidavit for Divorce (Form 36): Notarize 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.
09Legal documents · June 5, 2026 · 9 min readAffidavit of Service (Form 6B / 26B): Notarize Online in OntarioNeed an affidavit of service sworn for an Ontario court (Form 6B or 26B)? Swear it online by video with a notary. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
10Legal documents · June 3, 2026 · 9 min readStatutory Declaration to Correct a Registration Error: Notarize 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.
11Legal documents · June 1, 2026 · 9 min readDeclaration Affirming Parentage in Ontario: Notarize 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.
12Legal documents · May 30, 2026 · 9 min readDelayed Birth Registration in Ontario: Notarize 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.
13Legal documents · May 28, 2026 · 9 min readAmend a Birth Registration in Ontario: Notarize 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.
14Legal documents · May 24, 2026 · 8 min readOSAP 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 $24.95.
15Immigration & IRCC · May 22, 2026 · 8 min readAffidavit of Translation: Notarize Online in Canada for IRCC & BeyondNeed a notarized affidavit of translation for IRCC or another body? The translator can swear it online by video. How it works, what to bring, flat $24.95.
16Immigration & IRCC · May 20, 2026 · 8 min readPR Card Statutory Declaration: Notarize Online in Canada for IRCCNeed a statutory declaration for a Permanent Resident (PR) card application? Commission it online by video with an Ontario notary. How it works, flat $24.95.
17Legal documents · May 18, 2026 · 8 min readLost or Stolen Vehicle Ownership Affidavit: Notarize 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.
18Business & corporate · May 16, 2026 · 8 min readRIN Letter for a Corporate Vehicle: Notarize the Sworn Statement Online in OntarioNeed a notarized RIN letter for a corporate vehicle in Ontario? Swear the statement online by video. How it works, what to bring, and the flat $24.95 price.
19Legal documents · May 14, 2026 · 11 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.
20Immigration & IRCC · May 12, 2026 · 13 min readNotarize Immigration Documents Online in Canada — IRCC Paperwork by VideoNotarize immigration documents online in Canada for IRCC by secure video — declarations, sworn affidavits, and translator affidavits. Flat $24.95.
21Legal documents · May 6, 2026 · 11 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.
22Legal documents · May 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.
23Legal documents · May 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.
24Travel & passport · April 9, 2026 · 14 min readSingle Status Declaration for a Foreign Marriage: An Ottawa Notary GuideSingle status declaration Ottawa marriage abroad — what the sworn declaration says, when foreign authorities require it, and the apostille step that comes after.
25Notary basics · April 4, 2026 · 14 min readPPTC 132 Guarantor Declaration: When a Notary Helps in OttawaPPTC 132 guarantor declaration Ottawa — when Service Canada needs a sworn declaration in lieu of a guarantor, what the form says, and what a notary commissions.
26Immigration & IRCC · March 30, 2026 · 14 min readCommon-Law Statutory Declaration for IRCC Sponsorship in OttawaCommon-law declaration IRCC sponsorship Ottawa — what the sworn statement says, the IRCC IMM 5409 form, and what an Ottawa notary commissions.
27Wills & estates · February 19, 2026 · 14 min readAffidavit of Execution of an Ontario Will: What a Notary Actually DoesAffidavit of execution Ontario explained — what an executor brings to probate, how a notary or commissioner takes the witness's sworn statement, and what to bring to an Ottawa appointment.
28Notary basics · February 14, 2026 · 16 min readLost Passport Statutory Declaration Ottawa: The Notary Step ExplainedLost passport statutory declaration Ottawa explained for travellers and Express Entry applicants — what the sworn declaration says, who commissions it, and what to bring.
29Legal documents · January 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.
30Guides · January 14, 2025 · 3 min readLost Important Documents? Here's What to Do and How a Notary Can HelpDiscover step-by-step solutions when you've lost your passport, birth certificate, or other vital documents. Learn how notary services can help you recover.
31Guides · January 9, 2025 · 9 min readRemote Online Notarization in Ontario: 2026 GuideRemote commissioning of affidavits and statutory declarations is permanent and fully digital in Ontario. Learn what can be notarized online, what still has to be done in person, and how Minute Notary's virtual service works.
32Legal documents · January 4, 2025 · 5 min readAffidavit vs. Statutory Declaration: Which One Do You Need?Understand the differences between affidavits and statutory declarations, when each is required, and how to get them properly notarized.

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Apostille & document authentication5Everything Ottawa applicants need to know about the Hague apostille for Canadian documents — when it replaces embassy legalization, what a notary does first, and the Ontario / federal pathway in 2026.
Immigration & IRCC notarization18Certified copies, sponsorship declarations, and supporting affidavits for IRCC applications including PR, work permits, study permits, citizenship, and family sponsorship.
Travel consent & passport documents7Travel consent letters for minors, lost-passport statutory declarations, dual citizenship paperwork, and other travel-related notarial documents Canadian families need.
Wills, estates & power of attorney11Ontario wills, continuing power of attorney, affidavits of execution, and the witnessing rules estate documents require — explained for Ottawa families.
Real estate & contracts9Signature witnessing, identity verification, and supporting affidavits for real estate transactions and contract notarization in Ottawa and surrounding municipalities.
Vehicle transfers & ServiceOntario4The sworn statements ServiceOntario asks for when a vehicle changes hands in Ontario — the family gift exemption on Form 1157E, the non-gift transfer on Form 1155E, corporate RIN letters, and affidavits for a lost or stolen ownership permit.
Professional licensing & corporate documents5Document support for engineers, nurses, and other regulators that require sworn declarations, plus corporate resolutions, director signatures, and shareholder filings.

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Minute Notary is a platform that connects clients in Ottawa, Ontario with Notaries Public licensed and authorized by the Province of Ontario — making it simple to meet your notarization needs.

01

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Home Services Pricing Legal Templates Blog About FAQ Contact For business Power of Attorney & Wills Mobile notary

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8056 Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard North
Ottawa, Ontario K1E 1W8

Open daily 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

03

Online notary by city

Remote commissioning for clients anywhere in Ontario.

View all locations

Toronto notary Ottawa notary Mississauga notary Brampton notary Hamilton notary London notary Markham notary Vaughan notary Kitchener notary Windsor notary Kingston notary Oshawa notary Barrie notary St. Catharines notary Cambridge notary Guelph notary Waterloo notary Burlington notary Oakville notary Richmond Hill notary Greater Sudbury notary Orléans notary Barrhaven notary Kanata notary Nepean notary Gatineau notary

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Scope of service

Minute Notary provides remote commissioning of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations, and virtual witnessing of signatures, over secure two-way video for clients in Ontario, under Ontario Regulation 431/20 (made under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act). 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 and virtual witnessing services described here.

Some notarial acts are handled in person only, including 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.

© 2026 Minute Notary. All rights reserved.

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