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Affidavit of Marriage
A sworn affidavit confirming that a marriage took place, including the date, place, and spouses — useful where a marriage certificate is unavailable or for immigration and official records. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Sworn Statement of Marriage
- Marriage Declaration
- Affidavit Confirming Marriage
+2 more names
- Proof of Marriage Affidavit
- Declaration of Marriage
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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Your spouse's full legal name
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT OF MARRIAGE
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I lawfully married ______ on ______ at ______.
Name and title of the person who solemnized the marriage (if known):
My spouse and I remain lawfully married, and our marriage has not been dissolved or annulled.
Purpose of this affidavit (if specified):
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.
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 marriage?
An affidavit of marriage — also called a sworn statement of marriage or marriage declaration — confirms under oath that two people are married, and gives the particulars of the marriage. It is sworn before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It is commonly used when a marriage certificate cannot be produced, when a foreign marriage needs to be confirmed, or when an institution asks for sworn proof of the marriage.
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When you need an affidavit of marriage
It supports a range of immigration, family, and administrative purposes.
- A marriage certificate is unavailable, delayed, or from another country.
- An immigration or sponsorship application asks for proof of the marriage.
- A bank, pension, or insurer requires sworn confirmation of marital status.
- A name or benefit change depends on confirming the marriage.
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What to include
State the full names of both spouses, the date and place of the marriage, and who can confirm it. If a certificate exists but is unavailable, explain why. Keep any supporting documents, such as photos or witness details, available if requested.
An affidavit supports your application, but it does not replace an official marriage certificate where one is required; confirm what the receiving organization needs.
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How to notarize a affidavit of marriage in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of marriage 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 marriage online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person anywhere in Ontario. 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 anywhere in Ontario.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Affidavit of Marriage
- When do I need an affidavit of marriage?
- When a marriage certificate is unavailable, delayed, or foreign, and an institution or immigration application needs sworn proof that the marriage took place.
- Does it replace a marriage certificate?
- No. It supports your application where a certificate is unavailable, but it does not replace an official marriage certificate where one is required.
- Can I notarize an affidavit of marriage online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person anywhere in Ontario with Minute Notary.
- Who swears the affidavit?
- Usually one or both spouses, or a person with direct knowledge of the marriage who can confirm the particulars.
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