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Statutory Declaration of Date of Birth
A sworn declaration confirming your date of birth — used when a birth certificate is unavailable or a record shows the wrong date. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Date of Birth Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of Date of Birth
- Affidavit of Date of Birth
+2 more names
- Proof of Date of Birth Declaration
- Declaration in Lieu of Birth Certificate
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF DATE OF BIRTH
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I was born on ______ at ______.
An official birth certificate is unavailable for the following reason: ______.
Further information supporting the facts above (if any):
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 date of birth
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF DATE OF BIRTH
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I was born on ______ at ______.
An official birth certificate is unavailable for the following reason: ______.
Further information supporting the facts above (if any):
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 date of birth?
A statutory declaration of date of birth — also called a date of birth affidavit or sworn statement of date of birth — confirms under oath the day, month, and year you were born, and often your place of birth.
It supports applications where a birth certificate cannot be produced, or it explains and corrects a record that shows the wrong date.
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When you need a date of birth declaration
It is most often requested for identity, immigration, and benefit purposes.
- You do not have a birth certificate or it is unavailable.
- A passport, immigration, or pension application needs sworn proof of your date of birth.
- An official record shows the wrong date of birth and must be corrected.
- A bank, employer, or insurer requires confirmation of your date of birth.
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What to include
State your full legal name, your date of birth, and your place of birth. If you are correcting a record, identify the document that is wrong and the correct information. Where you can, mention any documents that support the date you are declaring.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of date of birth in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of date of birth 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 date of birth 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 Date of Birth
- When do I need a date of birth declaration?
- When you cannot produce a birth certificate, or a record shows the wrong date, and an application — for a passport, immigration, pension, or account — needs sworn proof of your date of birth.
- Does this replace a birth certificate?
- No. It supports your application where a birth certificate is unavailable, but it does not replace an official birth certificate or registration.
- Can I notarize a date of birth declaration 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.
- Can it correct a wrong date on a document?
- It can support a correction by stating the correct date, but the authority that holds the record decides whether and how to amend it.
- What should I include?
- Your full legal name, your date and place of birth, and, if correcting a record, the document in error and the correct information.
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