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Vehicle transfers & ServiceOntario

The 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.

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Vehicle Transfer Documents

Sworn statements and affidavits for Ontario vehicle gifts, transfers, and lost ownership.

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01Legal documents · August 26, 2026 · 13 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.
02Legal 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.
03Business & 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.
04Legal 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.

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