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Statutory declarations
A sworn statement that you are resuming a former or birth name — useful after a divorce or to confirm to banks and agencies the name you now use.
Also known as
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF RESUMPTION OF A FORMER NAME
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
My records currently show the name ______. I am resuming my former name, ______.
The reason I am resuming this name is: ______, which relates to an event on or about ______.
From the date of this declaration, I intend to be known by, and to use, the name ______ for all purposes.
I make this declaration to confirm my name for the following purpose: ______.
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.
DECLARED before me at the ______________________ of ______________________, in the Province of Ontario, this ______ day of ______________, 20______.
_______________________________ _______________________________
A Commissioner for taking Affidavits Signature of Declarant
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It is a sworn statement that you are resuming a name you used before — most often a birth or maiden name after a marriage ends.
In Ontario you may generally resume a former name without a formal change-of-name application, and this declaration helps banks and agencies update their records.
You may need it when:
Have ready:
Fill in the form and download a clean, ready-to-sign PDF. Do not sign it yet — it must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
Book an appointment with Minute Notary. We administer your oath or affirmation, witness your signature, and apply the seal — online where eligible, or in person in Ottawa.
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