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Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada
The Custodianship Declaration (IMM 5646) used for a minor studying in Canada — completed by the parents and the custodian and notarized. Fill in your details online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- IMM 5646
- Custodian Declaration (Minor Studying in Canada)
- Custodianship Form for International Students
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Student's family name
First parent's family name
Custodian's family name
Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada
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Student's family name
First parent's family name
Custodian's family name
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What is the IMM 5646 custodianship declaration?
IMM 5646 is the custodianship declaration used where a minor (a child under the age of majority) studies in Canada and a responsible adult acts as their custodian.
It is completed in two parts — by the parents or legal guardians abroad and by the custodian in Canada — and each part is notarized before the appropriate notary.
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When you might need one
It supports a minor studying in Canada.
- A minor child is studying, or will study, in Canada and needs a custodian.
- A study permit application requires custodianship arrangements.
- Parents abroad and a custodian in Canada must each notarize their part.
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Good to know
The parents’ part is notarized in the parents’ country, and the custodian’s part is notarized in Canada. Minute Notary can notarize the custodian’s declaration in Ontario. IRCC sets the requirements and decides applications; follow the official instructions.
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How to notarize a custodianship declaration (IMM 5646) in Ontario
After you fill in your custodianship declaration (IMM 5646) 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 custodianship declaration (IMM 5646) 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 Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada
- What is IMM 5646 used for?
- It is the custodianship declaration used where a minor studies in Canada and a responsible adult acts as their custodian, often for a study permit application.
- Who notarizes which part?
- The parents’ part is notarized in the parents’ country and the custodian’s part in Canada. Minute Notary can notarize the custodian’s declaration in Ontario.
- Can the custodian’s part be notarized online in Ontario?
- Yes. It can be commissioned online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa.
- Does this decide the study permit?
- No. IRCC sets the requirements and decides applications. This declaration is one supporting document; follow the official instructions.
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