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Affidavits
A sworn affidavit explaining why something was filed or done late — used to support a request to accept a late application or excuse a delay. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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AFFIDAVIT EXPLAINING A DELAY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY that:
This affidavit concerns the following matter: ______.
The original deadline, where applicable, was , and it was actually filed or done on .
The delay occurred for the following reason: ______.
Since then, I have taken the following steps, where applicable: .
I respectfully ask that the delay be excused, and I make this affidavit for the following purpose: .
SWORN / AFFIRMED before me at the ______________________ of ______________________, in the Province of Ontario, this ______ day of ______________, 20______.
_______________________________ _______________________________
A Commissioner for taking Affidavits Signature of Deponent
Affidavit Explaining a Delay or Late Filing
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The application, filing, or matter that was late
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AFFIDAVIT EXPLAINING A DELAY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY that:
This affidavit concerns the following matter: ______.
The original deadline, where applicable, was , and it was actually filed or done on .
The delay occurred for the following reason: ______.
Since then, I have taken the following steps, where applicable: .
I respectfully ask that the delay be excused, and I make this affidavit for the following purpose: .
SWORN / AFFIRMED before me at the ______________________ of ______________________, in the Province of Ontario, this ______ day of ______________, 20______.
_______________________________ _______________________________
A Commissioner for taking Affidavits Signature of Deponent
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Overview
It is a sworn statement that explains the reason something was filed or done late and asks that the delay be excused.
It is used where a late application or filing will only be accepted with a sworn explanation.
It supports late filings and applications.
After you fill in your affidavit explaining a delay and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your affidavit explaining a delay online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
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