Statutory declarations
Statutory Declaration of Rent Paid
A sworn declaration of the rent you paid over a period when your landlord did not give receipts — useful as proof of rent for the Ontario Trillium Benefit and other programs. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Proof of Rent Paid Declaration
- Rent Paid Affidavit
- Declaration of Rent for Trillium Benefit
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- Proof of Rent for Taxes
- Sworn Statement of Rent Paid
- Rent Receipt Affidavit
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF RENT PAID
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I rented and occupied the residential unit located at ______.
My landlord or property owner was ______.
During the period covering ______, I paid rent totalling ______. Monthly rent (where applicable):
I do not have formal receipts for all of these payments, and I make this declaration to confirm the rent I actually paid.
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 rental unit
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF RENT PAID
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I rented and occupied the residential unit located at ______.
My landlord or property owner was ______.
During the period covering ______, I paid rent totalling ______. Monthly rent (where applicable):
I do not have formal receipts for all of these payments, and I make this declaration to confirm the rent I actually paid.
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 rent paid?
A statutory declaration of rent paid — also called a proof of rent declaration or rent paid affidavit — is a sworn statement confirming the rental unit, your landlord, and the total rent you paid for a given period.
It is the standard solution when a landlord will not issue rent receipts but you still need to prove what you paid, sworn before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
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When you need proof of rent
A sworn rent paid declaration is commonly requested for tax credits and benefit programs that depend on rent.
- Claiming the Ontario Trillium Benefit or the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit.
- A landlord refuses or fails to provide rent receipts.
- A tax filing or program asks you to confirm the rent you paid.
- You need a record of rent for a benefit, subsidy, or housing application.
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What to include in your rent declaration
State the rental address, your landlord or property owner, the period the rent covers, the total amount paid, and the monthly rent where it applies. Keep any bank records, e-transfers, or cancelled cheques that back up the amounts.
A declaration supports your claim, but the tax authority or program decides under its own rules and may ask for additional records, so be accurate and keep your proof.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of rent paid in Ontario
Once you have filled in your statutory declaration of rent paid and downloaded the PDF, do not sign it yet. An affidavit or statutory declaration must be signed in the presence of a notary public or a commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation before you sign.
Minute Notary commissions your statutory declaration of rent paid either 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 confirm who you are before we apply the notary seal.
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- Present valid photo ID; we administer your oath or affirmation and witness your signature.
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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 Rent Paid
- Why do I need a rent paid declaration for the Trillium Benefit?
- If your landlord did not give receipts, a sworn declaration of the rent you paid can serve as proof to support an Ontario Trillium Benefit or property tax credit claim. Keep bank records as backup.
- Can I get this declaration notarized 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 my landlord refuses to give receipts?
- That is exactly when this declaration helps. You swear to the rent you actually paid; keep e-transfers, cancelled cheques, or bank statements that support the amounts.
- Will the tax authority accept a sworn rent declaration?
- It supports your claim, but the Canada Revenue Agency or program decides under its own rules and may ask for more records, so state the amounts accurately.
- Do I need a lawyer for a rent paid declaration?
- No. You complete it yourself and have it commissioned by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
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