Affidavits
Affidavit of Identity for a Minor Child
A sworn affidavit by a parent or guardian confirming a child’s identity and particulars — often needed for passports, banking, or records. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Child Identity Affidavit
- Affidavit Confirming a Minor’s Identity
- Parental Affidavit of Identity
+2 more names
- Minor Child Identity Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of a Child’s Identity
AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY FOR A MINOR CHILD
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
My relationship to the child described below is: ______
I have personal knowledge of the facts I state in this affidavit.
The child’s full legal name is ______, born on ______, at ______.
Child’s current address (if provided):
Other names used by the child (if any):
To the best of my knowledge, the particulars above are true and correctly identify the child.
Purpose of this affidavit (if specified):
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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01Parent / Guardian Information
Your full legal name
Child's full legal name
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY FOR A MINOR CHILD
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
My relationship to the child described below is: ______
I have personal knowledge of the facts I state in this affidavit.
The child’s full legal name is ______, born on ______, at ______.
Child’s current address (if provided):
Other names used by the child (if any):
To the best of my knowledge, the particulars above are true and correctly identify the child.
Purpose of this affidavit (if specified):
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 for a minor child?
It is a sworn statement — also called a child identity affidavit or parental affidavit of identity — in which a parent or guardian with personal knowledge confirms a child’s identity and particulars before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It is used where an institution needs sworn confirmation of who a child is.
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When you might need one
It supports identity matters for children.
- Applying for a passport, travel document, or government record for a child.
- A bank or institution asks a parent to confirm a child’s identity.
- A document spells the child’s name differently and the correct identity must be confirmed.
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What to include
State your relationship to the child, the child’s full legal name, date and place of birth, and any other names the child uses. Confirm the particulars are true to the best of your knowledge.
It supports identity where requested but does not replace a birth certificate or other primary record.
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How to notarize a affidavit of identity for a minor child in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of identity for a minor child 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 for a minor child 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 so we can verify your identity before applying the notary seal.
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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 affirmation 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 Identity for a Minor Child
- When is a child identity affidavit needed?
- For a passport, travel document, or government record for a child, or when a bank or institution asks a parent to confirm a minor’s identity or resolve a name spelling difference.
- Who should swear it?
- A parent or legal guardian with personal knowledge of the child’s particulars.
- Does it replace a birth certificate?
- No. It supports identity where requested but does not replace a birth certificate or other primary record.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
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