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Statutory Declaration of Relationship
A sworn declaration confirming your relationship to another person — used to support immigration, sponsorship, estate, and benefit matters. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Proof of Relationship Affidavit
- Sworn Statement of Relationship
- Affidavit of Relationship
+2 more names
- Kinship Declaration
- Declaration of Family Relationship
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF RELATIONSHIP
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the ______ of ______.
I know this relationship to be true for the following reasons: ______.
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
Full name of the related person
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF RELATIONSHIP
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the ______ of ______.
I know this relationship to be true for the following reasons: ______.
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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About this document
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What is a declaration of relationship?
A declaration of relationship — also called a proof of relationship affidavit or sworn statement of relationship — confirms under oath the family or personal connection between you and another person.
It is often used where official documents alone do not fully establish the relationship, or where an authority asks for a sworn statement in support.
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When you might need one
It is requested across immigration, estate, and benefit situations.
- Supporting a family sponsorship or immigration application.
- Confirming kinship for an estate, pension, or survivor benefit.
- Establishing a relationship where records are incomplete or differ.
- Backing a claim that depends on a family connection.
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What to include
Name both people, state the exact relationship, and explain how you know the facts to be true. Where helpful, refer to documents that support the relationship, such as birth or marriage records, and keep them available if requested.
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How to notarize a declaration of relationship in Ontario
After you fill in your declaration of relationship 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 declaration of relationship 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 Relationship
- What is a declaration of relationship used for?
- To confirm under oath how you are related to someone — for immigration and sponsorship, estate and kinship matters, and benefit claims that depend on a family connection.
- What should it include?
- The names of both people, the exact relationship, and how you know the facts. Refer to supporting documents such as birth or marriage records where possible.
- 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 it replace official records?
- No. It supports your case; the authority may still require birth, marriage, or other records in addition to the declaration.
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