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Statutory Declaration that a Power of Attorney Remains in Effect
A sworn declaration by an attorney confirming that a power of attorney is still valid and has not been revoked — often required by banks before they will act on it. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Declaration of Subsisting Power of Attorney
- Attorney’s Declaration of Validity
- Power of Attorney Still in Effect Declaration
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- Confirmation of Power of Attorney
STATUTORY DECLARATION THAT A POWER OF ATTORNEY REMAINS IN EFFECT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the attorney named in a ______ granted by ______ (the "Grantor"), dated ______.
To the best of my knowledge, that power of attorney has not been revoked, suspended, or terminated, and remains in full force and effect.
I have no notice of the Grantor’s death, nor of any event that would end my authority to act under it.
I continue to act within the authority granted to me. Purpose of this declaration (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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01Attorney Information
Your full legal name
Full name of the person who granted the power of attorney (the grantor)
Your full address
STATUTORY DECLARATION THAT A POWER OF ATTORNEY REMAINS IN EFFECT
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I am the attorney named in a ______ granted by ______ (the "Grantor"), dated ______.
To the best of my knowledge, that power of attorney has not been revoked, suspended, or terminated, and remains in full force and effect.
I have no notice of the Grantor’s death, nor of any event that would end my authority to act under it.
I continue to act within the authority granted to me. Purpose of this declaration (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 this declaration?
It is a sworn statement — also called a declaration of subsisting power of attorney — by the person appointed as attorney, confirming the power of attorney is still in force and that they have no notice it has ended.
It reassures a third party relying on the document, especially when time has passed since it was signed.
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When you might need one
It is used when acting under a power of attorney.
- A bank asks the attorney to confirm a power of attorney is still valid.
- You are acting under a power of attorney and an institution wants sworn confirmation.
- Time has passed since the document was signed and a third party wants reassurance.
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Good to know
This declaration does not create or grant authority; it confirms an existing power of attorney has not been revoked. The attorney must act within the authority the document gives and in the grantor’s best interests.
For questions about the validity or scope of a power of attorney, obtain legal advice.
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How to notarize a declaration that a power of attorney remains in effect in Ontario
After you fill in your declaration that a power of attorney remains in effect 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 declaration that a power of attorney remains in effect 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 that a Power of Attorney Remains in Effect
- Who swears this declaration?
- The attorney named in the power of attorney — the person authorized to act — not the grantor who created it.
- Does it create or replace a power of attorney?
- No. It only confirms, under oath, that an existing power of attorney has not been revoked and remains in effect.
- 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 if there is a question about the power of attorney’s scope?
- Obtain legal advice. This declaration confirms it is in effect but does not resolve questions about its validity or scope.
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