Statutory declarations
Statutory Declaration of Gift of Money or Property
A sworn declaration that you have given money or property as an outright gift, with no expectation of repayment — useful to confirm a genuine gift. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Gift Declaration
- Affidavit of Gift
- Declaration of Outright Gift
+2 more names
- Sworn Statement of Gift
- Gift of Property Affidavit
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF GIFT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I have given a gift to ______, who is my ______.
The gift is of the following type: ______. It is described as follows: ______. Value of the gift (if specified):
I gave the gift on ______.
The gift is given freely and outright, with no expectation of repayment and no obligation, lien, or interest retained by me.
I make this declaration to confirm the gift. Specific purpose (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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01Donor Information
Your full legal name
Full name of the person receiving the gift
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF GIFT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I have given a gift to ______, who is my ______.
The gift is of the following type: ______. It is described as follows: ______. Value of the gift (if specified):
I gave the gift on ______.
The gift is given freely and outright, with no expectation of repayment and no obligation, lien, or interest retained by me.
I make this declaration to confirm the gift. Specific purpose (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 declaration of gift?
A declaration of gift — also called a gift affidavit or declaration of outright gift — confirms under oath that a transfer of money or property is a gift, given freely with no expectation of repayment and no interest retained by the giver.
It documents the gift for the recipient, a lender, or an institution that needs reassurance the money or property was not a loan.
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When you might need one
It is used to record a genuine gift between individuals.
- Giving money or property and confirming it is an outright gift.
- A recipient must show that funds were a gift, not a debt.
- An institution asks for sworn confirmation of a gift.
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Gift declaration vs a mortgage gift letter
This is a general gift of money or property. A gift specifically for a home down payment usually uses a gift of funds declaration with wording your mortgage lender expects, so use that template for a mortgage gift.
Gifts can have tax considerations depending on what is given; this declaration confirms the gift itself, and a tax advisor can address your specific situation.
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How to notarize a declaration of gift in Ontario
After you fill in your declaration of gift 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 declaration of gift 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 Gift of Money or Property
- How is this different from a mortgage gift letter?
- This is a general gift of money or property. A down-payment gift for a mortgage usually needs lender-specific wording, so use the gift of funds declaration for that purpose.
- Who signs the gift declaration?
- The person giving the gift (the donor) usually swears it, confirming the money or property is given freely with no repayment expected.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. The donor can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
- Are there tax effects to giving a gift?
- There can be, depending on what is given. This declaration confirms the gift; speak to a tax advisor about your specific situation.
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