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Tenant's Declaration of Residence
A sworn statement by a tenant or resident confirming that they live at a given address — useful as proof of residence where a lease or bill is unavailable. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Declaration of Residence
- Proof of Address Affidavit
- Resident’s Statutory Declaration
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- Sworn Statement of Residence
DECLARATION OF RESIDENCE
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I reside at ______, and have lived at that address since ______.
My living arrangement is: ______. Name of the landlord or owner (where applicable):
That address is my true and ordinary place of residence.
I make this declaration as proof of my 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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01Your Information
Your full legal name
Date you began living at this address
Your full address
DECLARATION OF RESIDENCE
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
I reside at ______, and have lived at that address since ______.
My living arrangement is: ______. Name of the landlord or owner (where applicable):
That address is my true and ordinary place of residence.
I make this declaration as proof of my 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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About this document
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What is a tenant’s declaration of residence?
It is a sworn statement — also called a declaration of residence or proof of address affidavit — in which you confirm your home address and how long you have lived there.
It is used where you cannot provide a lease, bill, or other document in your own name.
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When you might need one
It supports proof of address situations.
- You need proof of address but have nothing in your own name.
- You live with the owner or with family and have no lease.
- An organization asks for sworn confirmation of where you live.
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What to include
State your address, the date you began living there, and your living arrangement (renting, living with the owner, or with family). A landlord can swear a separate confirmation if an organization prefers third-party proof.
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How to notarize a tenant's declaration of residence in Ontario
After you fill in your tenant's declaration of residence 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 tenant's declaration of residence 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 Tenant's Declaration of Residence
- What is a tenant’s declaration of residence for?
- As sworn proof of your home address when you have no lease, bill, or other document in your own name.
- Is this the same as the landlord’s declaration?
- No. This is sworn by the resident. A landlord can swear a separate confirmation of the tenancy if an institution prefers that.
- 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 every institution accept it?
- Many accept it as proof of address, but each sets its own rules and some may also ask for supporting documents.
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