Affidavits
Affidavit of Witness to an Incident
A sworn affidavit by an eyewitness describing an incident they saw — useful to support an insurance claim, a complaint, or a legal matter. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Eyewitness Affidavit
- Witness Statement Affidavit
- Affidavit of an Eyewitness
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- Sworn Witness Statement
AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS TO AN INCIDENT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
On ______, at ______, I personally witnessed a ______.
What I saw, in my own words, is as follows: ______.
People involved, if known:
Purpose of this affidavit (if specified):
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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01Witness Information
Your full legal name
Date of the incident
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS TO AN INCIDENT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
On ______, at ______, I personally witnessed a ______.
What I saw, in my own words, is as follows: ______.
People involved, if known:
Purpose of this affidavit (if specified):
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 eyewitness affidavit?
It is a sworn statement by someone who saw an incident, setting out what happened in their own words.
It is sworn before a notary public or commissioner so the account can be relied on as evidence.
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When you might need one
It supports claims and complaints.
- You witnessed an accident or incident and your account is needed.
- An insurer or party asks for a sworn statement of what you saw.
- A complaint or claim relies on eyewitness evidence.
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How to notarize a affidavit of witness to an incident in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit of witness to an incident 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 witness to an incident 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 Witness to an Incident
- Should I only state what I saw myself?
- Yes. Describe what you personally witnessed. If part is based on what others told you, say so clearly rather than presenting it as first-hand.
- Can I be asked about this later?
- Possibly. A sworn statement may be relied on in a claim or proceeding, so keep it accurate.
- Can I notarize 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 should it include?
- The date, location, and type of incident, a clear account of what you saw, and the people involved.
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