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Affidavits
A notarized sworn statement confirming that you are unmarried and free to marry, recognized in Ontario and internationally. Often needed for marriage abroad, immigration sponsorship, or foreign government requirements.
Also known as
Affidavit of Single Status of ______
I, ______, of the ______, in the Province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE:
1. My date of birth is ______, in ______.
2. I hold Canadian citizenship.
3. My permanent Canadian address is ______.
4. For identification purposes, I present my: ______, ______
5. This affidavit is made to confirm that I am unmarried and legally free to enter into marriage outside of Canada. No legal barriers, prior marriages, or existing partnerships exist that would prevent or impede the marriage.
6. I am currently single and have never been married, or all prior marriages have been legally dissolved.
7. This declaration is made for the purpose of submission to Global Affairs Canada and any other relevant government authority, and for no unlawful or improper purpose.
How it works
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Book an appointment, bring your document, and we witness your signature and apply the seal.
A single status affidavit is a sworn statement declaring that you are not currently married and are legally free to marry. Canada does not issue a formal government certificate of marital status, so a notarised affidavit serves as the accepted equivalent for foreign governments, embassies, and consulates. It is sometimes called a certificate of no impediment to marriage.
The affidavit confirms your identity, residency, and marital history under oath. Because it is sworn, it carries the same legal weight as testimony in court, and a false statement constitutes perjury under the Criminal Code.
The most common reason is marriage abroad. Many countries require proof that a foreign national is legally free to marry before they will issue a local marriage licence. Other situations include immigration sponsorship applications and foreign government proceedings where marital status must be established.
The affidavit captures personal details that establish your identity and confirm your freedom to marry. Some foreign authorities require additional information (such as the name of your intended spouse), so check with the relevant embassy or consulate before your appointment.
Depending on the destination country, the notarised affidavit may need further authentication before it will be accepted. Countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention accept a Canadian apostille, available from Global Affairs Canada since January 2024. Non-member countries may require full authentication and legalisation through the destination country's embassy or consulate in Canada.
Always confirm the requirements with the receiving authority before your notarisation appointment. Some countries also require a certified translation of the affidavit into their official language.
Prepare these items before attending in person or by video. Having everything ready ensures the appointment is completed quickly.
The notary verifies your identity, administers the oath or affirmation, watches you sign, and applies the notarial seal. Virtual commissioning is permitted under O. Reg. 431/20 if both you and the notary are in Ontario during the session. However, if the destination country requires a physical seal impression (wet ink), you may need to attend in person. Confirm with the receiving authority.
Our fee is a flat $19.90 per stamp. The affidavit is a single document requiring one stamp. If you also need certified copies of your passport or other supporting documents, each additional stamp is the same rate.
There is no legislated expiry for a sworn affidavit in Ontario. However, most foreign authorities require the document to be recent, typically within three to six months of the intended marriage date. Check the freshness requirement with the relevant embassy or consulate so you do not swear the document too early.
Frequently asked
Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, then bring it in and we will notarize it, in person across Ottawa or online.