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Affidavit of Debt Owed

A sworn affidavit by a creditor confirming that a debt is owed and remains unpaid — useful to support a claim, collection, or proof of debt. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.

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Also known as

  • Creditor’s Affidavit
  • Affidavit of Outstanding Debt
  • Proof of Debt Affidavit
  • +1 more names
    • Sworn Statement of Debt Owed

AFFIDAVIT OF DEBT OWED

I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY that:

  1. I am the creditor, and ______ owes me the original sum of ______.

  2. The debt arose as follows: ______.

  3. It became due on , and the amount still outstanding is ______.

  4. That amount remains unpaid, and I am not aware of any valid defence or set-off against it.

  5. I make this affidavit for the following purpose: .

SWORN / AFFIRMED before me at the ______________________ of ______________________, in the Province of Ontario, this ______ day of ______________, 20______.

_______________________________ _______________________________

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Affidavit of Debt Owed

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01Creditor Information

Your full legal name

Full name of the person or business that owes the debt

Your full address

AFFIDAVIT OF DEBT OWED

I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY that:

  1. I am the creditor, and ______ owes me the original sum of ______.

  2. The debt arose as follows: ______.

  3. It became due on , and the amount still outstanding is ______.

  4. That amount remains unpaid, and I am not aware of any valid defence or set-off against it.

  5. 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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  1. 01

    What is an affidavit of debt owed?

    It is a sworn statement by a creditor confirming the debt, the amount, and that it is outstanding.

    It is used where sworn evidence of a debt is needed to support a claim or collection.

  2. 02

    When you might need one

    It supports proving a debt.

    • You are owed money and must prove the debt under oath.
    • A court or process asks for a sworn statement of the amount outstanding.
    • You are filing a proof of claim against a person or business.
  3. 03

    How to notarize a affidavit of debt owed in Ontario

    After you fill in your affidavit of debt owed 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 of debt owed 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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  1. 01

    Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.

  2. 02

    Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.

  3. 03

    Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or witnesses your signature and applies the seal.

  4. 04

    Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.

Frequently asked

Questions about the Affidavit of Debt Owed

01
Is this the same as a debt repayment declaration?
No. This is sworn by the creditor to confirm a debt is owed. A repayment declaration is sworn by the debtor to confirm a debt has been paid.
02
What should I keep?
Keep invoices, agreements, or statements that show the debt, as you may be asked to produce them.
03
Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
Yes. You can complete it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
04
What should it include?
The debtor, the original amount, how the debt arose, when it became due, and the amount outstanding.

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