Affidavits
Sworn Affidavit of Identity
A sworn affidavit confirming your identity — used by banks, registries, and institutions to verify who you are when standard identification is limited. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Identity Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of Identity
- Proof of Identity Affidavit
+1 more names
- Affidavit Confirming Identity
Affidavit of Identity
I, ______, of the city of ______ in the Province of ______, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM):
I was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
My permanent address in Canada is ______.
As proof of my identity, attached is my government ID with document number: ______.
The purpose of this affidavit is to provide evidence of my correct, current legal name.
My current legal name is ______.
I was previously known as: ______.
For greater clarity, ______ and ______ are one and the same person.
I make this affidavit for submission to ______ and for no improper purpose.
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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01Personal Details
Full Legal Name
City of Residence
Province
Affidavit of Identity
I, ______, of the city of ______ in the Province of ______, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM):
I was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
My permanent address in Canada is ______.
As proof of my identity, attached is my government ID with document number: ______.
The purpose of this affidavit is to provide evidence of my correct, current legal name.
My current legal name is ______.
I was previously known as: ______.
For greater clarity, ______ and ______ are one and the same person.
I make this affidavit for submission to ______ and for no improper purpose.
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 identity?
It is a sworn statement confirming your identity and particulars, sworn before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It is used where standard identification is limited or an institution asks for sworn confirmation of who you are.
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When you might need one
It supports identity verification.
- A bank or registry must verify your identity.
- You are confirming your identity for an application or account.
- Standard ID is limited and sworn confirmation is requested.
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How to notarize a affidavit of identity in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of identity 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 identity 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 Sworn Affidavit of Identity
- What is an affidavit of identity for?
- To confirm under oath who you are for banks, registries, or institutions, especially where standard identification is limited.
- What identification do I need?
- Bring valid government-issued photo identification so the notary can confirm your identity before you swear the affidavit.
- 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.
- Is this for confirming someone else’s identity?
- No. For vouching for another person, use the affidavit confirming the identity of another person.
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Fill it out - 02Affidavit Confirming the Identity of Another Person
A sworn affidavit by someone who knows you, confirming your identity and particulars — useful where a person cannot prove their identity with standard documents. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
Fill it out - 03Name Change Affidavit
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Fill it out - 04Affidavit of Identity and Signature
A sworn affidavit confirming your identity and that a specimen signature is genuinely yours — often required by banks and institutions to verify a signature. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Fill it in online, then download a ready-to-sign PDF or an editable Word copy. This document must be signed in person. Not sure what the appointment involves? Read about the Statutory Declarations service first.