Affidavits
One and the Same Person Affidavit
A sworn affidavit confirming that two or more names refer to the same person — used when your documents show different spellings, a maiden and married name, or a legal name and a nickname. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Affidavit of One and the Same Person
- Name Discrepancy Affidavit
- Also Known As (AKA) Affidavit
+4 more names
- Same Person Affidavit
- One and the Same Name Affidavit
- Affidavit of Identity (Different Names)
- Affidavit of Name Variation
AFFIDAVIT — ONE AND THE SAME PERSON
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
The names ______ and ______ refer to one and the same person, namely me.
The name ______ appears on the following document(s): ______.
The name ______ appears on the following document(s): ______.
Reason for the difference (if provided):
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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01Your Information
Your full legal name
First version of the name (as shown on one document)
Your full address
AFFIDAVIT — ONE AND THE SAME PERSON
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or AFFIRM) that:
The names ______ and ______ refer to one and the same person, namely me.
The name ______ appears on the following document(s): ______.
The name ______ appears on the following document(s): ______.
Reason for the difference (if provided):
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 a one and the same person affidavit?
A one and the same person affidavit — also called an affidavit of one and the same person, a name discrepancy affidavit, or an "also known as" (AKA) affidavit — is a sworn statement that several names belong to a single person. The deponent swears, before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, that the differently-named records all relate to them.
It resolves confusion without a formal change of name, which is why banks, registries, and government offices accept it to link records that do not match exactly.
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When you need a name discrepancy affidavit
You may need this affidavit whenever your name appears differently across two documents and an organization needs proof they are the same person.
- Your maiden name and married name appear on different records.
- Your name is spelled differently on a passport, driver’s licence, or birth certificate.
- A diploma, transcript, or professional certificate shows a former or shortened name.
- Immigration, banking, or pension records use an alias, nickname, or initials.
- A property title, will, or insurance policy lists a name that differs from your ID.
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What information to include
List your current full legal name, then every other name that appears on your documents, exactly as each one is written. Explain briefly why the names differ — marriage, divorce, a spelling error, translation, or common usage — and confirm that all of them identify you and no one else.
Naming the specific documents that carry each version of your name makes the affidavit far more useful to the organization that requested it.
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How to notarize a one and the same person affidavit in Ontario
Once you have filled in your one and the same person affidavit and downloaded the PDF, do not sign it yet. An affidavit or statutory declaration must be signed in the presence of a notary public or a commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation before you sign.
Minute Notary commissions your one and the same person affidavit either 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 confirm who you are before we apply 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.
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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 One and the Same Person Affidavit
- When do banks or registries ask for a one and the same person affidavit?
- They ask for it when your name appears differently on two records and they need sworn proof the records belong to the same person — common after marriage, divorce, immigration, or a spelling error on ID.
- Is this the same as a legal change of name?
- No. It confirms that existing names refer to one person; it does not change your name. If you want a new legal name, that is a separate change-of-name process.
- Can I notarize a one and the same person affidavit 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.
- Which names should I list?
- List your current legal name and every other spelling or version that appears on your documents, written exactly as each one shows, plus the reason they differ.
- Do I need a lawyer for this affidavit?
- No. You can complete it yourself and have it commissioned by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
- Will one affidavit cover several documents?
- Usually yes — one affidavit can list all the documents and name variations together, though some organizations prefer their own form, so check first.
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