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Statutory Declaration of Tax Residency
A sworn declaration of where you are resident for tax purposes — sometimes requested by banks and financial institutions for their records. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Declaration of Tax Residence
- Tax Residency Self-Declaration
- Residency for Tax Purposes Affidavit
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- Sworn Statement of Tax Residency
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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Your date of birth
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF TAX RESIDENCY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the person named above. Date of birth (if provided):
For tax purposes, my status is: ______.
Other country of tax residence (if any):
Tax identification number (if applicable):Date from which this status has applied, to the best of my knowledge (if known):
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 tax residency declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a declaration of tax residence or tax residency self-declaration — confirming where you are resident for tax purposes, including any country other than Canada.
It is used where an institution needs a sworn statement of your tax status.
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When you might need one
It supports financial-institution records.
- A financial institution asks you to confirm your tax residency.
- You are resident for tax purposes in more than one country.
- You must record a clear, dated statement of your tax status.
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Good to know
Tax residency depends on where you live and other factors, not solely on citizenship. Many institutions also have their own self-certification form; this declaration may be used alongside, not instead of, a required form. For complex situations, seek tax advice.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration of tax residency in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration of tax residency 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 tax residency online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person anywhere in Ontario. 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 anywhere in Ontario.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Statutory Declaration of Tax Residency
- What is a tax residency declaration for?
- To confirm under oath the country or countries where you are resident for tax purposes, which banks and financial institutions sometimes request for their records.
- Is tax residency the same as citizenship?
- No. It depends on where you live and other factors, not solely on citizenship. For complex situations, seek tax advice.
- Does it replace a bank’s own form?
- Not necessarily. Many institutions have their own self-certification form; this declaration may be used alongside, not instead of, a required form.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person anywhere in Ontario with Minute Notary.
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