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Statutory Declaration of Tenancy (Landlord Confirmation)
A sworn statement by a landlord confirming that a named tenant lives at a rental address — useful as proof of residence where a lease or utility bill is unavailable. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Landlord Confirmation of Residence
- Proof of Tenancy Declaration
- Landlord’s Statutory Declaration
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- Tenancy Confirmation Affidavit
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF TENANCY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the landlord or owner of the rental unit located at ______.
I confirm that ______ has resided at that address as a tenant since ______.
The current status of the tenancy is: ______.
Date the tenancy ended (if it has ended):
Monthly rent (where relevant):I make this declaration to confirm the tenant’s residence. Specific purpose (if any):
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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01Landlord Information
Your full legal name
Full name of the tenant
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF TENANCY
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the landlord or owner of the rental unit located at ______.
I confirm that ______ has resided at that address as a tenant since ______.
The current status of the tenancy is: ______.
Date the tenancy ended (if it has ended):
Monthly rent (where relevant):I make this declaration to confirm the tenant’s residence. Specific purpose (if any):
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 landlord confirmation of tenancy?
It is a sworn statement — also called a landlord confirmation of residence or proof of tenancy declaration — by a landlord confirming a tenant’s residence at a rental unit, including when the tenancy began and whether it is ongoing.
It is used where the tenant needs proof of address but cannot provide a lease or bill in their own name.
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When you might need one
It supports a tenant’s proof of address.
- A tenant needs proof of address but has no lease or bill in their name.
- An agency asks a landlord to confirm who lives at an address.
- A tenancy is informal and residence must be confirmed under oath.
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What to include
Identify yourself as the landlord or owner, the tenant, and the rental unit, and state when the tenancy began and whether it is ongoing. The landlord, not the tenant, swears this declaration.
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How to notarize a landlord confirmation of tenancy in Ontario
After you fill in your landlord confirmation of tenancy 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 landlord confirmation of tenancy 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 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 in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Statutory Declaration of Tenancy (Landlord Confirmation)
- Who swears a landlord confirmation of tenancy?
- The landlord or property owner who can confirm the tenancy — not the tenant. The tenant may swear a separate declaration of residence if preferred.
- What is it used for?
- As proof of address for a tenant who has no lease or utility bill in their own name, where an agency accepts a landlord’s sworn confirmation.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. The landlord can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
- What should it include?
- The landlord and tenant names, the rental address, when the tenancy began, and whether it is ongoing or ended.
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