Affidavits
Name Change Affidavit
A sworn affidavit confirming the name you now use and linking it to your former name — used to update records after a name change. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario. (This is not a legal change of name through ServiceOntario.)
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Also known as
- Affidavit of Name Change
- Change of Name Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of Name Change
+2 more names
- Name Change Declaration
- Affidavit Confirming Name Change
Affidavit of Name Change
I, ______, of the city of ______ in the Province/State of ______, DO SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
My permanent address is ______.
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 unlawful and/or 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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01Basic Information
Full Name
City of Residence
Province of Residence
Affidavit of Name Change
I, ______, of the city of ______ in the Province/State of ______, DO SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______.
My permanent address is ______.
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 unlawful and/or 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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What is a name change affidavit?
A name change affidavit — also called an affidavit of name change or a sworn statement of name change — confirms, under oath, that you previously went by one name and now use another, and explains why (for example marriage, divorce, or common usage).
Organizations use it to connect your old and new names so they can update their records with confidence.
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Name change affidavit vs a legal change of name
This affidavit is not the same as a legal change of name. In Ontario, a formal legal name change is done through ServiceOntario and results in a change-of-name certificate. This affidavit simply confirms the name you use and links it to your former name, which is often enough to update everyday records.
If an organization requires a government-issued change-of-name certificate, you will need the ServiceOntario process; many records, however, accept a sworn affidavit.
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When you need a name change affidavit
People use it to bring records into line after their name changes.
- Updating bank accounts, investments, or insurance after marriage or divorce.
- Correcting records that still show a former or maiden name.
- Confirming a name change to an employer, school, or professional body.
- Supporting an application where your current and former names must be linked.
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What to include
State your current full legal name, your former name exactly as it appeared, the reason for the change, and the date it took effect where you know it. Confirm that both names refer to you and no one else.
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How to notarize a name change affidavit in Ontario
After you fill in your name change 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 name change 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 Name Change Affidavit
- Is a name change affidavit the same as a legal name change?
- No. A legal change of name in Ontario is done through ServiceOntario and issues a change-of-name certificate. This affidavit confirms the name you use and links it to your former name to update records.
- Will banks and agencies accept a name change affidavit?
- Many will accept it to update records, especially after marriage or divorce. Some may require a marriage certificate, divorce order, or ServiceOntario certificate instead, so check first.
- Can I notarize a name change affidavit 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.
- Do I need a lawyer?
- No. You complete it yourself and have it commissioned by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
- What should the affidavit list?
- Your current legal name, your former name as written, the reason for the change, and the date it took effect, with a statement that both names identify you.
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