Whether you are transferring a vehicle to a family member or applying for student loans, you will frequently encounter the need for an Affidavit. Simply put, an affidavit is a written statement of fact that you swear or affirm to be true in front of a legal official.
At Notary Lawyer Scarborough, we make this process easy. Because we are licensed lawyers and Commissioners of Oaths, we can administer the oath and sign your document instantly. Consequently, you can leave our office with a valid legal document in minutes.
Services start at just $30.
Primarily, an affidavit is used as “evidence” in a legal or administrative matter. By signing it, you are declaring under penalty of perjury that the information is true.
Therefore, it is critical that you do not sign the document until you are in our presence. We must witness your signature to make it valid. If the document also requires a certified copy of an ID attached, we can handle that via our [Certified True Copies] service during the same visit.
We handle hundreds of affidavits every month. Specifically, here are the most common types:
If you are gifting a car to a family member, you can avoid paying retail sales tax. However, ServiceOntario requires a specific Statutory Declaration or sworn statement:
Form 1157E: Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle.
Form 1155E: Transfer of a Used Motor Vehicle.
Our Role: We commission this form so you can complete the transfer at the licensing office.
Often, students applying for OSAP lack standard documents. In these cases, the government accepts a sworn affidavit. We can help with:
Sole Support Parent Affidavit: proving you are a single parent.
Common-Law Status: declaring your relationship status.
Proof of Income: specifically for foreign or non-taxable income.
Furthermore, we commission Form 14A Affidavits for divorce and family court matters. Since we are lawyers, we understand the strict formatting rules required by the Ontario courts. Similarly, if you are planning a destination wedding, we can assist with the affidavits required for Marriage Abroad.
Finally, we assist with:
Lost Passport/ID Declarations.
Insurance Proof of Loss: for theft or accident claims.
Visa Support: If you are inviting a relative, you may need a [Letter of Invitation] supported by an affidavit of financial support.
Ideally, you should bring the document already drafted. However, many standard forms (like the Vehicle Gift form or OSAP affidavits) are available online or at our office.
If you need a custom affidavit drafted from scratch (e.g., for a specific legal dispute), our legal team can draft it for you for an additional fee. Please [Contact Us] in advance for drafting services.
Yes, absolutely. Thanks to Ontario’s remote commissioning laws, we can witness many affidavits via video call.
You can sign your OSAP or insurance affidavit from home.
Visit our Online Documents Certification page to book a secure video appointment.
Exception: Some ServiceOntario locations are strict about “wet ink” signatures for vehicle transfers. Therefore, we recommend coming in person for vehicle documents to avoid any risk of rejection.
Technically, an affidavit is used in court, while a [Statutory Declaration] is used for government/administrative purposes. However, for your purpose, the process is the same: you sign, we stamp.
Yes, but it may require more than just a simple stamp. If the affidavit is for use in another country, it might need [Authentication & Legalization]. We can advise you on this when you visit.
Our fee is $30 per document. Moreover, if you have multiple affidavits, we offer a volume discount.
No. You can walk in anytime during business hours. Alternatively, if you cannot travel, book our Mobile Notary service and we will come to you.
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