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Affidavit of Execution (Attesting Witness)
A sworn affidavit by a witness who saw a document signed — confirming the signing took place and that the signer appeared to act freely. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Affidavit of Attesting Witness
- Affidavit of Subscribing Witness
- Witness Affidavit of Execution
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- Sworn Statement of Execution
AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTION
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I was present and saw ______ sign the following document: ______.
The document was signed on ______
Place of signing (if provided):
I signed the document as an attesting witness in the presence of the signer.
Other witness present (if any):
At the time of signing, the signer appeared to me to be of the full age of majority, of sound mind, and signing freely and voluntarily.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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01Witness Information
Your full legal name
Describe the document that was signed
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTION
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I was present and saw ______ sign the following document: ______.
The document was signed on ______
Place of signing (if provided):
I signed the document as an attesting witness in the presence of the signer.
Other witness present (if any):
At the time of signing, the signer appeared to me to be of the full age of majority, of sound mind, and signing freely and voluntarily.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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About this document
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What is an affidavit of execution?
It is a sworn statement by a witness who saw the signer sign, confirming the signing took place in their presence and that the signer appeared to act freely.
Courts, registries, and institutions may require it to prove proper execution.
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When you might need one
It proves proper witnessing.
- A court or registry needs proof a document was properly witnessed.
- A signed agreement must be confirmed as validly executed.
- You witnessed a signature and are asked to swear to what you saw.
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How to notarize a affidavit of execution in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of execution 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 execution 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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Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.
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Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or witnesses your signature and applies the seal.
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Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Affidavit of Execution (Attesting Witness)
- Can the signer swear this affidavit?
- No. It must be sworn by a witness who was present and saw the signer sign — not by the person who signed.
- Is this the same as an affidavit of execution of a will?
- It follows the same idea but is general. Wills and codicils have their own execution affidavit; use the dedicated will template for those.
- 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.
- What should it include?
- The document, the signer, the date and place of signing, and any other witness present.
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