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Statutory Declaration of Citizenship or Status
A sworn declaration confirming your citizenship or immigration status in Canada — used to support applications and records where documentary proof is limited. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Status Declaration
- Sworn Statement of Immigration Status
- Affidavit of Citizenship
+2 more names
- Declaration of Status in Canada
- Proof of Status Declaration
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF CITIZENSHIP OR STATUS
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am a ______ of Canada.
Status held since (if known):
Document evidencing this status and its number (if any):Purpose of this declaration (if specified):
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
Your status in Canada (e.g. citizen, permanent resident)
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF CITIZENSHIP OR STATUS
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am a ______ of Canada.
Status held since (if known):
Document evidencing this status and its number (if any):Purpose of this declaration (if specified):
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 statutory declaration of citizenship or status?
It is a sworn statement, made before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, confirming your citizenship or immigration status. It is also called a status declaration or a sworn statement of immigration status.
It is used to put your status on the record where a document is unavailable or where an organization wants a sworn confirmation alongside other proof.
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When you might need one
It supports identity, benefit, and administrative matters connected to your status.
- Confirming your status for a benefit, account, or program.
- Supporting an application where your status must be stated under oath.
- Explaining your status where a card or document is delayed or unavailable.
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Important to know
This declaration confirms your status; it does not grant or change status. Immigration and citizenship decisions are made by the responsible government authority. Where official proof exists, such as a citizenship certificate or PR card, keep it available, as a declaration usually supports rather than replaces it.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of citizenship or status in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of citizenship or status 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 statutory declaration of citizenship or status 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 Statutory Declaration of Citizenship or Status
- Does this declaration grant citizenship or status?
- No. It confirms your status under oath; it does not grant or change status. Only the responsible government authority decides citizenship and immigration matters.
- When would I use it?
- To confirm your status for a benefit, account, or application where a card or document is unavailable, or where a sworn statement is requested alongside other proof.
- 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.
- Will it replace my citizenship certificate or PR card?
- No. Where official proof exists, keep it available; this declaration usually supports rather than replaces it.
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