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Statutory Declaration of Marital Status
A sworn declaration of your marital status — single, married, common-law, separated, divorced, or widowed — for benefits, tax, pension, or agency records. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Marital Status Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of Marital Status
- Declaration of Marital Status
+2 more names
- Relationship Status Declaration
- Affidavit of Marital Status
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF MARITAL STATUS
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
As of ______, my marital status is: ______.
Spouse or partner details and relevant dates (if applicable):
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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Your marital status
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STATUTORY DECLARATION OF MARITAL STATUS
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
As of ______, my marital status is: ______.
Spouse or partner details and relevant dates (if applicable):
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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What is a statutory declaration of marital status?
A statutory declaration of marital status — also called a marital status affidavit or sworn statement of marital status — confirms your relationship status under oath before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It is used where your status affects a benefit, a tax filing, a pension, or how an organization records your file.
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When you need to confirm marital status
A sworn statement of marital status is requested in many benefit and administrative situations.
- Confirming status to the Canada Revenue Agency for credits or benefits.
- Supporting a pension, survivor benefit, or insurance claim.
- Updating a bank, employer, or government record after a change in status.
- Backing an immigration or sponsorship application.
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Choosing the right status
State your current status accurately and the date it began where relevant. If you are separated or in a common-law relationship, an organization may ask for more detail, such as the separation date or how long you have cohabited, so be ready to explain.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of marital status in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of marital status 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 marital status 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 Marital Status
- When is a marital status declaration needed?
- It is used wherever your status affects eligibility or records — for CRA benefits, pensions, survivor or insurance claims, and updating files after marriage, separation, or divorce.
- Can I notarize a marital status 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.
- What if I am common-law or separated?
- State that clearly. The organization may ask for the date your relationship or separation began, or how long you have cohabited, so provide those details if you can.
- Do I need a lawyer?
- No. You complete it yourself and have it commissioned by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
- Is a declaration the same as an affidavit here?
- For marital status both are accepted; a declaration is solemnly declared while an affidavit is sworn on oath. The content is the same.
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