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Statutory Declaration of Lost Vehicle Permit (Ownership)
A sworn declaration that a vehicle permit (ownership) has been lost or stolen — used to support a replacement permit at ServiceOntario. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Lost Ownership Affidavit
- Declaration of Lost Vehicle Ownership
- Lost Permit Affidavit
+2 more names
- Sworn Statement of Lost Vehicle Permit
- Lost Vehicle Registration Declaration
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LOST VEHICLE PERMIT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the registered owner of the following vehicle: ______, VIN ______. Licence plate number (if applicable):
The vehicle permit (ownership) for that vehicle was ______ in the following circumstances: ______. Permit number (if known):
The permit has not been transferred, sold, or surrendered by me, and I have been unable to recover it.
I make this declaration to support the issuance of a replacement permit. 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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01Owner Information
Your full legal name
Vehicle year, make, and model
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF LOST VEHICLE PERMIT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the registered owner of the following vehicle: ______, VIN ______. Licence plate number (if applicable):
The vehicle permit (ownership) for that vehicle was ______ in the following circumstances: ______. Permit number (if known):
The permit has not been transferred, sold, or surrendered by me, and I have been unable to recover it.
I make this declaration to support the issuance of a replacement permit. 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 vehicle permit declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a lost ownership affidavit — confirming that the vehicle permit, the document that shows ownership of your vehicle, has been lost or stolen.
A registry may ask for it before reissuing the permit, to confirm the original is genuinely gone.
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When you might need one
It supports replacing a missing ownership permit.
- Your vehicle ownership permit has gone missing or was stolen.
- You are applying for a replacement permit and must explain the loss.
- A registry asks for sworn confirmation before reissuing the permit.
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What to include
Describe the vehicle (year, make, model, VIN), the plate and permit number if known, and how and when the permit was lost or stolen. Confirm it has not been transferred, sold, or surrendered.
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How to notarize a lost vehicle permit declaration in Ontario
After you fill in your lost vehicle permit 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 vehicle permit 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 Vehicle Permit (Ownership)
- When do I need a lost vehicle permit declaration?
- When your vehicle ownership permit is lost or stolen and a registry asks for sworn confirmation before issuing a replacement.
- Will this get me a new permit on its own?
- No. It supports your replacement application; the registry decides its own process and may require identification and a fee.
- 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.
- What if I find the original later?
- Do not use both. Keep only the valid permit and follow the registry’s guidance on the one that was replaced.
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