Family law
Statutory Declaration of Sole Support Parent
A sworn declaration that you are the sole-support parent of your child or children — used to support benefit, credit, or program applications. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Sole Support Parent Affidavit
- Single Parent Support Declaration
- Declaration of Sole Responsibility for a Child
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- Sworn Statement of Sole Support
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF SOLE SUPPORT PARENT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the parent of, and provide sole support to, the following child or children: ______.
I have had sole responsibility for their care and support since ______.
Regarding the other parent: ______. Further details (if any):
I make this declaration to support an application. 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
Name and date of birth of each child
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF SOLE SUPPORT PARENT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the parent of, and provide sole support to, the following child or children: ______.
I have had sole responsibility for their care and support since ______.
Regarding the other parent: ______. Further details (if any):
I make this declaration to support an application. 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 sole support parent declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a single parent support declaration or sole responsibility declaration — confirming that you are the parent who primarily provides for a child’s care and support.
Programs and credits sometimes require sworn confirmation of sole-support status before assessing eligibility.
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When you might need one
It supports applications tied to sole-support status.
- Applying for a benefit or credit that depends on sole-support status.
- An agency asks you to confirm you alone support your children.
- You must state when your sole-support responsibility began.
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What to include
Name each child with their date of birth, state when you became the sole-support parent, and describe any support the other parent provides so your declaration is accurate.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of sole support parent in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of sole support parent 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 support parent 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 Support Parent
- What is a sole support parent declaration for?
- To confirm under oath that you alone support your child or children, supporting a benefit, credit, or program application that depends on sole-support status.
- Does "sole support" mean no contact with the other parent?
- No. It refers to who carries the responsibility for support. Describe any support the other parent provides so your declaration is accurate.
- 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 decide my eligibility?
- No. It supports your application; the program decides eligibility under its own rules.
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