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Proof of Life Affidavit
A sworn affidavit confirming that you are alive — often required by pension and benefit providers, including those abroad, to continue payments. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Life Certificate
- Certificate of Existence
- Living Certificate
+2 more names
- Proof of Life Declaration
- Affidavit of Existence
AFFIDAVIT OF LIFE CERTIFICATE
I, ______, of the city of ______, in the province/state of ______, DO SWEAR AND AFFIRM:
I, ______, was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
I currently live at ______.
I solemnly declare and affirm that I am alive.
The purpose of this Affidavit is ______.
I attach the following as proof of my identity: ______.
This affidavit is provided to ______.
AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
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
Legal Name in Full
City of Residence
Province/State of residence
AFFIDAVIT OF LIFE CERTIFICATE
I, ______, of the city of ______, in the province/state of ______, DO SWEAR AND AFFIRM:
I, ______, was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
I currently live at ______.
I solemnly declare and affirm that I am alive.
The purpose of this Affidavit is ______.
I attach the following as proof of my identity: ______.
This affidavit is provided to ______.
AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
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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What is a proof of life affidavit?
It is a sworn statement — also called a life certificate, certificate of existence, or living certificate — confirming that you are alive, witnessed by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It lets a pension or benefit provider confirm a recipient is still living before continuing payments.
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When you might need one
It is requested by pension and benefit programs.
- A pension provider asks for periodic proof that you are alive.
- A foreign pension or benefit requires a life certificate to keep paying.
- A program must confirm a recipient is still living.
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Good to know
Many providers have their own life certificate form that a notary completes and witnesses. If yours does, bring it to your appointment; the notary can witness your signature on the provider’s form.
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How to notarize a proof of life affidavit in Ontario
After you fill in your proof of life affidavit 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 proof of life affidavit 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 Proof of Life Affidavit
- What is a proof of life affidavit for?
- Pension and benefit providers, including foreign ones, require periodic confirmation that a recipient is alive before continuing payments. This affidavit provides that proof.
- My pension has its own form — can you witness it?
- Yes. Many providers supply their own life certificate form; bring it and the notary can witness your signature on it.
- Can I get it notarized 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 identification do I need?
- Bring valid government-issued photo identification so the notary can confirm your identity.
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