Family law
Affidavit of Service (Form 6B)
The Affidavit of Service used in Ontario family court to prove that documents were served — Form 6B for service, Form 26B in enforcement contexts. Fill in your details online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and swear it before a notary or commissioner.
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Also known as
- Form 6B
- Form 26B
- Affidavit of Service 6B
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- Affidavit of Service 26B
- Family Court Affidavit of Service
- Proof of Service (Family)
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Applicant 1: full legal name and address
Respondent 1: full legal name and address
Affidavit of Service (Form 6B)
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Court File Number
Applicant 1: full legal name and address
Respondent 1: full legal name and address
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What is Form 6B?
Form 6B is the family court affidavit of service, sworn by the person who served the documents.
It gives the court reliable evidence that the other party received proper notice.
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Form 6B or Form 26B?
In Ontario family court, Form 6B is the affidavit of service and Form 26B is used for an affidavit of service in enforcement contexts. Use the form your matter and the court rules require.
If your matter is in Small Claims Court, the affidavit of service is Form 8A instead — a different form under different rules.
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When you might need one
It is filed after serving family court documents.
- Serving an application, motion, or notice in a family matter.
- Filing proof of service before a hearing.
- Confirming personal service, mail, courier, or another permitted method.
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Good to know
The family court rules set how documents may be served and what the affidavit must contain. Follow the rules for your matter; this template helps you prepare and swear Form 6B.
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How to notarize a Form 6B affidavit of service in Ontario
After you fill in your Form 6B affidavit of service 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 Form 6B affidavit of service 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.
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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 witnesses your signature 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 Service (Form 6B)
- What is Form 6B used for?
- It is the Ontario family court affidavit of service, sworn proof that you served documents on another party — including how, when, and where.
- What is the difference between Form 6B and Form 26B?
- Both are affidavits of service in Ontario family court. Form 6B is the affidavit of service; Form 26B is used in enforcement contexts. Use the one the court rules require for your matter.
- Who swears it?
- The person who actually served the documents, confirming the service from personal knowledge.
- Can I swear it 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 details do I include?
- The documents served, the person served, and the date, time, place, and method of service.
- Does swearing it mean my service was valid?
- No. The notary administers your oath and commissions the affidavit — that makes the swearing official. Whether service itself was proper is decided by the court rules and the court, not by the notary.
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