Family law
Statutory Declaration of Living Separate and Apart
A sworn declaration that you and your spouse or partner have been living separate and apart since a given date — often required for tax, benefits, or status purposes. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Declaration of Separation
- Affidavit of Living Separate and Apart
- Separation Status Declaration
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- Sworn Statement of Separation
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LIVING SEPARATE AND APART
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am separated from my ______, ______.
We have lived separate and apart since ______, and the arrangement since then is: ______.
My spouse or partner’s current address (if known):
We are not living together as a couple and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
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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STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LIVING SEPARATE AND APART
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am separated from my ______, ______.
We have lived separate and apart since ______, and the arrangement since then is: ______.
My spouse or partner’s current address (if known):
We are not living together as a couple and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
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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About this document
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What is a living separate and apart declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a declaration of separation or separation status declaration — confirming that you and your spouse or partner are no longer living together as a couple, and since when.
Tax authorities and programs use it to confirm separated status that affects eligibility or records.
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When you might need one
It supports tax and benefit matters tied to separation.
- A tax authority or benefits program asks you to confirm your separation date.
- You must show you are no longer living together as a couple.
- An agency requires sworn confirmation of your separated status.
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Good to know
It is possible to live separate and apart under one roof if you no longer function as a couple; the declaration lets you describe that arrangement, and an agency may ask for more detail. This is different from a separation agreement, which is a contract that settles support, property, and parenting.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of living separate and apart in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of living separate and apart 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 living separate and apart 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.
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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 witnesses your signature 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 Living Separate and Apart
- What is a living separate and apart declaration for?
- To confirm under oath that you and your spouse or partner have been living separately since a date — commonly for tax filings, benefit eligibility, and status questions.
- Can we be separated while living in the same home?
- It is possible if you no longer function as a couple. The declaration lets you describe that arrangement; an agency may ask for more detail.
- Is this the same as a separation agreement?
- No. A separation agreement is a contract that settles support, property, and parenting. This declaration only confirms you are living separate and apart.
- 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.
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