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Affidavits
A sworn statement confirming that two or more differently-spelled names refer to one and the same person — often required by banks, schools, pensions, and government agencies.
Also known as
AFFIDAVIT — ONE AND THE SAME PERSON
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY 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): ______.
The reason for this difference is: ______.
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.
SWORN / DECLARED before me at the ______________________ of ______________________, in the Province of Ontario, this ______ day of ______________, 20______.
_______________________________ _______________________________
A Commissioner for taking Affidavits Signature of Declarant
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A One and the Same Person Affidavit is a sworn statement confirming that two or more differently-spelled or differently-ordered names refer to the same individual — you. It links the variations of your name so an institution can treat your records as belonging to one person.
It is commonly required when your name appears inconsistently across identity documents, financial records, or government files, and an organization needs sworn confirmation before it acts.
You may be asked for this document in situations such as:
Have the following details ready before you start:
Fill in the form on this page and download a clean, ready-to-sign PDF. Do not sign it yet — an affidavit or statutory declaration must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
When you are ready, book an appointment with Minute Notary. We administer your oath or affirmation, witness your signature, and apply the notarial seal. Where the document is eligible, you can do this online from anywhere in Ontario; otherwise we meet in person in Ottawa.
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