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Statutory Declaration of Sole Proprietorship
A sworn declaration confirming that you operate a business as a sole proprietor — used for banking, suppliers, or confirming who is behind a business name. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Sole Proprietor Affidavit
- Declaration of Sole Proprietorship
- Sworn Statement of Sole Proprietor
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- Sole Proprietorship Confirmation
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the sole owner and proprietor of the business carrying on under the name ______.
The business operates from ______, and has done so since ______.
The nature of the business is: ______.
I alone am entitled to the assets of the business and am solely responsible for its debts and obligations.
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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STATUTORY DECLARATION OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the sole owner and proprietor of the business carrying on under the name ______.
The business operates from ______, and has done so since ______.
The nature of the business is: ______.
I alone am entitled to the assets of the business and am solely responsible for its debts and obligations.
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 sole proprietorship declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a sole proprietor affidavit — confirming that a business is carried on by you as a sole proprietor, that there are no other owners, and the trade name if one is used.
Banks and suppliers use it to confirm who is responsible for the business.
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When you might need one
It is used in banking and business dealings.
- Opening or operating a business bank account.
- Confirming to a supplier or partner who owns the business.
- Linking a trade name to you as the sole proprietor.
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What to include
Identify yourself, the business and any trade name, the nature of the business, and that you are the sole owner and personally responsible. If you only need to confirm a trade name, a trade or operating name declaration may fit instead.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of sole proprietorship in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of sole proprietorship 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 sole proprietorship 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.
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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 witnesses your signature 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 Sole Proprietorship
- What is a sole proprietorship declaration for?
- To confirm under oath that you operate a business as a sole proprietor and are personally responsible for it — for banking, suppliers, or confirming who is behind a business name.
- Is this the same as registering a business?
- No. Registering a business name is a separate step. This declaration confirms you operate as a sole proprietor.
- 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.
- What should it include?
- You, the business and any trade name, the nature of the business, and that you are the sole owner.
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