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Statutory Declaration of Occupancy of a Property
A sworn declaration confirming who occupies a property and on what basis — used as proof of occupancy for lenders, insurers, or municipal purposes. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Occupancy Affidavit
- Proof of Occupancy Declaration
- Owner-Occupancy Declaration
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- Sworn Statement of Occupancy
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF OCCUPANCY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I occupy the property located at ______ as the ______.
I have occupied this property since ______.
The following other people also live at the property: .
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
Address of the property
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF OCCUPANCY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I occupy the property located at ______ as the ______.
I have occupied this property since ______.
The following other people also live at the property: .
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 an occupancy declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called an occupancy affidavit or proof of occupancy declaration — confirming who lives in or occupies a property and the nature of that occupancy.
It is used where an organization needs sworn confirmation of how a property is occupied.
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When you might need one
It supports lending, insurance, and municipal matters.
- A lender or insurer needs confirmation a property is owner-occupied.
- A municipal or tax matter depends on how the property is occupied.
- You must confirm occupancy where standard documents are unavailable.
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What to include
Identify the property, who occupies it, the basis of occupancy (owner, tenant, family), and since when. Keep supporting records available if the organization asks for them.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of occupancy in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of occupancy 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 occupancy 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 Occupancy of a Property
- What is an occupancy declaration used for?
- As sworn proof of who occupies a property and on what basis — commonly for lenders confirming owner-occupancy, insurers, or municipal and tax matters.
- What should it include?
- The property, who occupies it, the basis of occupancy, and since when.
- 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.
- Is this the same as proof of residence?
- They overlap; occupancy focuses on how a property is occupied, while a residency declaration focuses on confirming where you live.
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