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Affidavit Verifying a Signature
A sworn affidavit verifying that a signature on a document is genuine — used where a party must confirm a signature under oath. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Signature Verification Affidavit
- Affidavit Confirming a Signature
- Sworn Statement Verifying a Signature
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- Genuine Signature Affidavit
AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING A SIGNATURE
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I have reviewed the document described as: ______.
Date of the document (if any):The signature appearing on that document is my own true and genuine signature, made by me of my own free will.
Purpose of this affidavit:
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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AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING A SIGNATURE
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
I have reviewed the document described as: ______.
Date of the document (if any):The signature appearing on that document is my own true and genuine signature, made by me of my own free will.
Purpose of this affidavit:
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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What is an affidavit verifying a signature?
It is a sworn statement — also called a signature verification affidavit — confirming that a signature appearing on a named document is genuine, sworn before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It gives a recipient reliable confirmation that the signature can be relied on.
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When you might need one
It is used to confirm a signature is authentic.
- A bank, registry, or institution must confirm a signature is genuine.
- A document’s signature is questioned and must be verified under oath.
- A party needs sworn confirmation before acting on a signed document.
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What to include
Identify the document and the signature, state whose signature it is, and confirm it is genuine to your knowledge. If you are confirming your own signature and identity, an affidavit of identity and signature may fit better.
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How to notarize a affidavit verifying a signature in Ontario
After you fill in your affidavit verifying a signature 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 verifying a signature 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 Verifying a Signature
- When do I need an affidavit verifying a signature?
- When a bank, registry, or institution must confirm a signature on a document is genuine, or when a signature is questioned and must be verified under oath.
- Is this the same as an affidavit of identity and signature?
- They overlap. Use an affidavit of identity and signature to confirm your own identity and provide a specimen signature; use this to verify a signature on a document.
- 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.
- What should it include?
- The document, the signature, whose signature it is, and a sworn confirmation it is genuine.
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