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OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Ontario students are required to confirm their marital status — single, separated, married, or divorced — when applying for OSAP. This notarized affidavit provides the legally required declaration.

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OSAP Affidavit of Marital StatusSworn Statement of Marital Status (OSAP)OSAP Single Status AffidavitOSAP Separation AffidavitAffidavit of Family Status (OSAP)OSAP Relationship Declaration

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OSAP AFFIDAVIT OF MARITAL STATUS

I, ______, of ______, MAKE OATH AND SAY:

I was born on ______ in ______.
I am a citizen of ______. I currently live at ______.
My current relationship status is: ______
______
The purpose of this affidavit is ______.

This Affidavit is sworn in connection with my application for OSAP funding, and is not made for any unlawful or improper purpose.

Additional information

Affiant Name: ______

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About this document

Why OSAP needs a sworn marital status affidavit

OSAP calculates your funding differently depending on whether you are single, married, separated, or divorced. Your marital status determines whether a spouse's income is included in your assessment and whether you are classified as a dependent or independent student.

When your financial aid office needs formal confirmation of your relationship status, they ask for this sworn affidavit. It provides legally binding verification so the assessor can place you in the correct funding category.

How marital status affects your OSAP funding

The classification you declare on this affidavit directly changes how much funding you receive.

Single (never married): if fewer than six years out of high school, you are typically assessed as dependent (parental income counts)
Married or common-law: assessed as independent, with spousal income factored into the calculation
Separated or divorced: typically assessed on your own income alone
Widowed: treated similarly to separated for assessment purposes

What information the form collects

The affidavit gathers your personal details, marital history, and (where applicable) your spouse's information and details about any children.

Your full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, and country of citizenship
Your current residential address
Your current marital status (single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed)
The purpose of the affidavit (which status you are establishing)
Spouse's full legal name, date of birth, and country of citizenship (if applicable)
Date and location of marriage, duration of marriage (if applicable)
Date of separation or divorce (if applicable)
Children's names and dates of birth (if any)

Situations covered by this affidavit

This single template handles multiple relationship scenarios. You select the purpose that matches your situation.

To establish that you are single (never married)
To establish that you are married
To establish that you are separated
To establish that you are divorced
To establish that you are in a common-law relationship

How commissioning works

Once you have filled in the form, you must swear or affirm it in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits. The notary checks your government-issued photo ID, confirms you understand the oath, watches you sign, and completes the jurat.

Virtual commissioning is available under Ontario Regulation 431/20, provided both you and the commissioner are located in Ontario during the video call. The fee at Minute Notary is a flat $19.90 per stamp.

What to bring to your appointment

Prepare the following before your in-person or virtual swearing appointment.

Valid government-issued photo ID (Ontario driver's licence, Canadian passport, Ontario Photo Card, or PR card)
The completed affidavit form (or use our online template to generate a ready-to-sign PDF)
Marriage certificate, separation agreement, or divorce order if your school requires supporting documentation

Submission deadline and legal consequences

OSAP documents are generally due 40 days before the end of your study period. Check with your financial aid office for the exact deadline, as schools may set earlier internal cut-offs.

A false affidavit is perjury under section 131 of the Criminal Code of Canada, carrying up to 14 years' imprisonment. Misrepresenting your marital status can also result in loss of OSAP funding and repayment obligations. Confirm every detail before you sign.

Frequently asked

Questions about the OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Why does OSAP need a sworn affidavit of my marital status?: Your marital status determines how OSAP calculates your financial need. A sworn affidavit gives the financial aid office legally binding confirmation of whether you are single, married, separated, or divorced, so they can assess you in the correct category and include or exclude spousal income accordingly.
How does marital status affect my OSAP funding?: Married or common-law students are assessed as independent, with spousal income factored into the calculation. Single students under six years out of high school are usually assessed as dependent (parental income counts). Separated or divorced students are typically assessed on their own income alone.
I am separated but not yet divorced. Which status do I choose?: Choose separated. OSAP recognises separation as a distinct status. You will need to provide the date of separation on the affidavit. If your school requires supporting documentation (such as a separation agreement), they will let you know separately.
What ID do I need to bring?: You need valid government-issued photo identification. An Ontario driver's licence, Canadian passport, Ontario Photo Card, or Permanent Resident card all work. The notary or commissioner must verify your identity before administering the oath.
Can I swear this affidavit online instead of in person?: Yes. Ontario Regulation 431/20 allows virtual commissioning over two-way audio-video technology. Both you and the commissioner must be located in Ontario during the call, and the commissioner must be able to see you sign the document in real time.
What is the deadline to submit this affidavit to my school?: For full-time and part-time students, OSAP documents are generally due 40 days before the end of your study period. Check with your financial aid office for the exact deadline, as schools may set earlier internal cut-offs.
How much does it cost to have this affidavit notarised?: At Minute Notary, notarisation is a flat $19.90 per stamp. For this affidavit, that typically means one stamp. Bring the completed document (or fill it in using our template) and valid photo ID.

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OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Start for freePay only when you notarize

Reviewed by an Ontario notary

PDF download

Live preview as you type

Also known as

OSAP Affidavit of Marital StatusSworn Statement of Marital Status (OSAP)OSAP Single Status AffidavitOSAP Separation AffidavitAffidavit of Family Status (OSAP)OSAP Relationship Declaration

About this document

Why OSAP needs a sworn marital status affidavit

How marital status affects your OSAP funding

The classification you declare on this affidavit directly changes how much funding you receive.

Single (never married): if fewer than six years out of high school, you are typically assessed as dependent (parental income counts)
Married or common-law: assessed as independent, with spousal income factored into the calculation
Separated or divorced: typically assessed on your own income alone
Widowed: treated similarly to separated for assessment purposes

What information the form collects

The affidavit gathers your personal details, marital history, and (where applicable) your spouse's information and details about any children.

Your full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, and country of citizenship
Your current residential address
Your current marital status (single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed)
The purpose of the affidavit (which status you are establishing)
Spouse's full legal name, date of birth, and country of citizenship (if applicable)
Date and location of marriage, duration of marriage (if applicable)
Date of separation or divorce (if applicable)
Children's names and dates of birth (if any)

Situations covered by this affidavit

This single template handles multiple relationship scenarios. You select the purpose that matches your situation.

To establish that you are single (never married)
To establish that you are married
To establish that you are separated
To establish that you are divorced
To establish that you are in a common-law relationship

How commissioning works

What to bring to your appointment

Prepare the following before your in-person or virtual swearing appointment.

Valid government-issued photo ID (Ontario driver's licence, Canadian passport, Ontario Photo Card, or PR card)
The completed affidavit form (or use our online template to generate a ready-to-sign PDF)
Marriage certificate, separation agreement, or divorce order if your school requires supporting documentation

Submission deadline and legal consequences

OSAP documents are generally due 40 days before the end of your study period. Check with your financial aid office for the exact deadline, as schools may set earlier internal cut-offs.

Questions about the OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Why does OSAP need a sworn affidavit of my marital status?

Your marital status determines how OSAP calculates your financial need. A sworn affidavit gives the financial aid office legally binding confirmation of whether you are single, married, separated, or divorced, so they can assess you in the correct category and include or exclude spousal income accordingly.

How does marital status affect my OSAP funding?

Married or common-law students are assessed as independent, with spousal income factored into the calculation. Single students under six years out of high school are usually assessed as dependent (parental income counts). Separated or divorced students are typically assessed on their own income alone.

I am separated but not yet divorced. Which status do I choose?

Choose separated. OSAP recognises separation as a distinct status. You will need to provide the date of separation on the affidavit. If your school requires supporting documentation (such as a separation agreement), they will let you know separately.

What ID do I need to bring?

You need valid government-issued photo identification. An Ontario driver's licence, Canadian passport, Ontario Photo Card, or Permanent Resident card all work. The notary or commissioner must verify your identity before administering the oath.

Can I swear this affidavit online instead of in person?

Yes. Ontario Regulation 431/20 allows virtual commissioning over two-way audio-video technology. Both you and the commissioner must be located in Ontario during the call, and the commissioner must be able to see you sign the document in real time.

What is the deadline to submit this affidavit to my school?

For full-time and part-time students, OSAP documents are generally due 40 days before the end of your study period. Check with your financial aid office for the exact deadline, as schools may set earlier internal cut-offs.

How much does it cost to have this affidavit notarised?

At Minute Notary, notarisation is a flat $19.90 per stamp. For this affidavit, that typically means one stamp. Bring the completed document (or fill it in using our template) and valid photo ID.

OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

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About this document

Why OSAP needs a sworn marital status affidavit

How marital status affects your OSAP funding

What information the form collects

Situations covered by this affidavit

How commissioning works

What to bring to your appointment

Submission deadline and legal consequences

Questions about the OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Ready to create your OSAP Marital Status Affidavit?

OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

From blank form to notarized document

Fill in the form

Download your PDF

Get it notarized

About this document

Why OSAP needs a sworn marital status affidavit

How marital status affects your OSAP funding

What information the form collects

Situations covered by this affidavit

How commissioning works

What to bring to your appointment

Submission deadline and legal consequences

Questions about the OSAP Marital Status Affidavit

Ready to create your OSAP Marital Status Affidavit?