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Statutory Declaration of No Income
A sworn declaration confirming that you have no income for a period — used to support benefit, subsidy, fee-waiver, or sponsorship applications. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Zero Income Affidavit
- Declaration of No Earnings
- No Income Declaration
+2 more names
- Sworn Statement of No Income
- Affidavit of No Income
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF NO INCOME
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
During the period ______, I received the following income: ______.
During that period I supported myself by the following means: ______.
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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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Period covered (e.g. tax year or date range)
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF NO INCOME
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
During the period ______, I received the following income: ______.
During that period I supported myself by the following means: ______.
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 no income declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a zero income affidavit or declaration of no earnings — confirming that you received no income of the kind stated during the period it covers.
It is used where a program requires sworn confirmation of no income to assess eligibility.
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When you might need one
It supports applications that depend on having no income.
- Applying for a benefit, subsidy, or assistance program.
- Requesting a fee waiver or reduced payment.
- Confirming no income for an immigration or sponsorship matter.
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What to include
State the period covered and confirm you had no income of the stated kind during it, and explain briefly how you were supported. Keep any supporting information available if the program asks for it.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of no income in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of no income 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 no income 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 No Income
- When do I need a no income declaration?
- To support a benefit, subsidy, or assistance application, a fee waiver, or an immigration matter that asks you to confirm you had no income for a period.
- What should it include?
- The period covered, confirmation you had no income of the stated kind, and a brief explanation of how you were supported.
- 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.
- Does it decide my eligibility?
- No. It supports your application; the program decides eligibility under its own rules.
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