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Primary Residence Sworn Statement
A sworn statement confirming that a property is your principal (primary) residence — used for lenders, insurers, and tax or benefit purposes. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Primary Residence Declaration
- Principal Residence Affidavit
- Owner-Occupied Residence Statement
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- Sworn Statement of Principal Residence
Principal Residence Attestation
I, ______, of the City/Town of ______, in the Province of ______, DO SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I was born on ______.
I am a resident at the property located at ______ (hereinafter referred to as the "Property").
I have been a resident at ______ since ______.
The Property is currently my principal residence where I ordinarily reside, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Folio S5-F1-C1.
Neither I nor my spouse or common-law partner (who was not separated or living apart from me at any time during the year under a judicial separation or written separation agreement), nor any of my children (if applicable—under 18 years of age and unmarried and not in a common-law partnership throughout the year), have designated any other property as a principal residence.
I undertake to notify ______ in writing within thirty (30) days if the Property ceases to be my, or our, principal residence.
This attestation is being sworn for submission to ______ and for no improper reason.
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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Principal Residence Attestation
I, ______, of the City/Town of ______, in the Province of ______, DO SWEAR (or AFFIRM) AND STATE:
I was born on ______.
I am a resident at the property located at ______ (hereinafter referred to as the "Property").
I have been a resident at ______ since ______.
The Property is currently my principal residence where I ordinarily reside, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Folio S5-F1-C1.
Neither I nor my spouse or common-law partner (who was not separated or living apart from me at any time during the year under a judicial separation or written separation agreement), nor any of my children (if applicable—under 18 years of age and unmarried and not in a common-law partnership throughout the year), have designated any other property as a principal residence.
I undertake to notify ______ in writing within thirty (30) days if the Property ceases to be my, or our, principal residence.
This attestation is being sworn for submission to ______ and for no improper reason.
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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About this document
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What is a principal residence statement?
It is a sworn statement — also called a primary residence declaration or principal residence affidavit — confirming that a property is the home where you primarily live.
It is used where an organization needs sworn confirmation of your principal residence.
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When you might need one
It supports lending, insurance, and tax or benefit matters.
- A lender or insurer requires confirmation a home is your principal residence.
- A tax or benefit matter depends on your principal residence.
- You must confirm which property is your primary home.
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Good to know
Principal residence can have tax consequences, such as for capital gains, that depend on detailed rules. This statement confirms the fact of your principal residence; for tax planning, obtain advice from a tax professional.
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How to notarize a principal residence sworn statement in Ontario
After you fill in your principal residence sworn statement 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 principal residence sworn statement 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 Primary Residence Sworn Statement
- What is a principal residence statement used for?
- As sworn confirmation that a property is the home where you primarily live — for lenders, insurers, and tax or benefit purposes.
- Does it affect my taxes?
- Principal residence can affect taxes such as capital gains under detailed rules. This statement confirms the fact; for tax planning, consult a tax professional.
- 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.
- How is it different from an occupancy declaration?
- A principal residence statement confirms a property is your main home; an occupancy declaration confirms who occupies a property and on what basis.
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