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Statutory Declaration of Lost or Stolen Identification
A sworn declaration that a piece of government identification has been lost or stolen — often required before a replacement is issued. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Lost ID Affidavit
- Declaration of Lost or Stolen Card
- Affidavit of Lost Identification
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- Stolen ID Declaration
- Sworn Statement of Lost ID
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LOST OR STOLEN IDENTIFICATION
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I was the lawful holder of the following identification: ______.
Document or card number (if known):
Issuing authority (if specified):The document was ______ in the following circumstances: ______.
Police report number (where the document was stolen and reported to police):
The document has not been transferred, sold, or used by me since that time, and I have been unable to recover it.
I make this declaration to support the issuance of a replacement. 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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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Type of identification
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LOST OR STOLEN IDENTIFICATION
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I was the lawful holder of the following identification: ______.
Document or card number (if known):
Issuing authority (if specified):The document was ______ in the following circumstances: ______.
Police report number (where the document was stolen and reported to police):
The document has not been transferred, sold, or used by me since that time, and I have been unable to recover it.
I make this declaration to support the issuance of a replacement. 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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About this document
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What is a lost or stolen ID declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a lost ID affidavit or declaration of lost or stolen card — confirming that an identity document has been lost or stolen.
Issuers often require it before they will cancel the original and provide a replacement.
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When you might need one
It supports replacing a missing identity document.
- A government ID card or certificate has gone missing or was stolen.
- An issuer asks for a sworn declaration before issuing a replacement.
- You must confirm the document has not been used or transferred.
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What to include
Describe the document and its number if known, who issued it, and how and when it was lost or stolen. Where a document was stolen, you should report it to police; the declaration can record the report number but does not replace a police report.
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How to notarize a lost or stolen ID declaration in Ontario
After you fill in your lost or stolen ID declaration 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 lost or stolen ID declaration 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 Lost or Stolen Identification
- When do I need a lost or stolen ID declaration?
- When a government ID — such as a driver’s licence, photo card, or health card — is lost or stolen and an issuer requires sworn confirmation before issuing a replacement.
- Do I still need to report a stolen card to police?
- Yes. Where a document was stolen you should report it. This declaration can record the report number but does not replace a police report.
- 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 this get me a replacement automatically?
- No. It supports your replacement request; the issuing authority decides its own process and may have further requirements.
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