Affidavits
A sworn affidavit supporting a request to reopen a matter under the Provincial Offences Act — for example a ticket decided in your absence. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
Also known as
Sworn Statement Supporting a Reopening Application
I, ______, residing in the city of ______, in the province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR/AFFIRM AND STATE AS FOLLOWS:
I reside at ______.
I was convicted without a hearing on ______ of the offence of ______ contrary to ______ section ______.
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The conviction first came to my attention on: ______.
I make this affidavit in support of my application to request reopening of my matter and to request a new trial date and for no other or improper purpose.
Supplementary details
Province of Residence: ______
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Overview
It is a sworn statement explaining why a Provincial Offences Act matter should be reopened, such as a conviction entered in your absence.
It is sworn before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits to support your request to the court.
It supports a reopening request.
After you fill in your affidavit to reopen a Provincial Offences Act matter 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 to reopen a Provincial Offences Act matter 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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