Affidavits
Affidavit of Self-Employment Income
A sworn affidavit confirming your self-employment income — used as proof of income for a mortgage, rental, benefit, or program when you work for yourself. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Self-Employed Proof of Income Affidavit
- Self-Employment Income Declaration
- Sworn Statement of Self-Employment Income
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- Proof of Self-Employed Income
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I am self-employed, carrying on business as ______.
The nature of my work is: ______.
For the period ______, my gross income was ______.
For the same period, my net income or loss was ______.
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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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Business / trade name
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I am self-employed, carrying on business as ______.
The nature of my work is: ______.
For the period ______, my gross income was ______.
For the same period, my net income or loss was ______.
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 a self-employment income affidavit?
It is a sworn statement — also called a self-employed proof of income affidavit — confirming the nature of your business and the income you earn from it.
It helps where, as a self-employed person, you cannot provide an employer’s pay stubs or a standard employment letter.
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When you might need one
It is used wherever self-employed income must be confirmed.
- Applying for a mortgage, rental, or loan as a self-employed person.
- Supporting a benefit, subsidy, or program that requires income proof.
- Confirming income for an immigration or sponsorship matter.
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What to include
Describe your business or self-employment, how long you have run it, and your income with the period it covers. Keep supporting records — invoices, bank statements, or tax filings — available, as they are often requested.
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How to notarize a affidavit of self-employment income in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of self-employment income 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 self-employment income 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 Self-Employment Income
- When do I need a self-employment income affidavit?
- When you work for yourself and need proof of income for a mortgage, rental, loan, benefit, or immigration matter, and have no employer pay records.
- What should it include?
- A description of your business, how long you have run it, and your income with the period it covers. Keep invoices, bank statements, or tax filings available.
- 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.
- Is this different from an employment and income declaration?
- It focuses on self-employment. If you have an employer, use the employment and income declaration instead.
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