Vehicle & property
Sworn Declaration of Vehicle Ownership
A sworn declaration confirming that you own a vehicle — used to register, transfer, replace documents, or resolve an ownership question. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Vehicle Ownership Affidavit
- Proof of Vehicle Ownership
- Affidavit of Vehicle Ownership
+2 more names
- Sworn Statement of Car Ownership
- Declaration of Vehicle Ownership
Sworn Declaration of Vehicle Ownership
I, ______, residing in the City/Town of ______ in the Province of ______ DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I, ______, live at ______.
I purchased a ______ ______ ______ on ______ from ______. VIN (if available):
In consideration of the above noted transaction, I paid the seller the sum of $______.
I undertook the following efforts to locate the previous owner of the vehicle to obtain the appropriate paperwork from the seller: ______.
Despite all efforts listed in this Affidavit, I have been unable to obtain a bill of sale or ownership for the above-described vehicle.
I swear this affidavit in support of my submission to obtain a bill of sale or ownership document from the provincial Ministry of Transportation or other registration bureau and for no other unlawful or improper purpose.
I swear that I am the legal and rightful owner of this vehicle.
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 Details
Your full legal name
Year of the vehicle
City or town where you reside
Sworn Declaration of Vehicle Ownership
I, ______, residing in the City/Town of ______ in the Province of ______ DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I, ______, live at ______.
I purchased a ______ ______ ______ on ______ from ______. VIN (if available):
In consideration of the above noted transaction, I paid the seller the sum of $______.
I undertook the following efforts to locate the previous owner of the vehicle to obtain the appropriate paperwork from the seller: ______.
Despite all efforts listed in this Affidavit, I have been unable to obtain a bill of sale or ownership for the above-described vehicle.
I swear this affidavit in support of my submission to obtain a bill of sale or ownership document from the provincial Ministry of Transportation or other registration bureau and for no other unlawful or improper purpose.
I swear that I am the legal and rightful owner of this vehicle.
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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Overview
About this document
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What is a vehicle ownership declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a vehicle ownership affidavit or proof of ownership affidavit — confirming that you own a vehicle and how you acquired it.
It supports registration, transfer, and replacement matters where the usual ownership document is missing or where ownership must be confirmed under oath.
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When you might need one
It is used in registration and ownership situations.
- Confirming ownership where the vehicle permit is lost or unavailable.
- Supporting a registration, transfer, or replacement at ServiceOntario.
- Resolving a question or dispute about who owns the vehicle.
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What to include
Describe the vehicle (year, make, model, VIN), state how and when you acquired it, and confirm no one else has an ownership interest, to the best of your knowledge. Keep any supporting records, such as a bill of sale, available.
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How to notarize a vehicle ownership declaration in Ontario
After you fill in your vehicle ownership declaration 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 vehicle ownership declaration 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.
- Fill in the form online and download a clean, ready-to-sign PDF — free, no account.
- Book an appointment and join online by video or visit us in Ottawa.
- Present valid photo ID; we administer your oath or affirmation and witness your signature.
- We apply the notary seal so the document is ready to use across Ontario and Canada.
Good to know
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Short notes from our notary on this template. Worth a minute before you start.
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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 Sworn Declaration of Vehicle Ownership
- When do I need a vehicle ownership declaration?
- When the vehicle permit is lost or unavailable, to support a registration or transfer, or to resolve a question about who owns a vehicle.
- What should it include?
- The vehicle’s year, make, model, and VIN, how and when you acquired it, and confirmation no one else has an ownership interest.
- 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.
- Does it replace the vehicle permit?
- No. It supports your case; ServiceOntario decides what is needed to register, transfer, or replace the permit.
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