Commissioner of Oaths Services
Sworn affidavits and statutory declarations for court proceedings, government applications, and legal matters across Ontario
Need Documents Commissioned Today?
Court deadline approaching? Insurance claim waiting on a sworn statement? Same-day appointments available for urgent matters. Walk-ins welcome for simple affidavits.
Book an AppointmentOr call: (416) 561-2345
Licensed Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in Ontario
As a Commissioner of Oaths appointed by the Attorney General of Ontario, I administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits, and witness statutory declarations for use in legal proceedings throughout Ontario. Commissioning services create legally binding sworn statements that carry the same evidentiary weight as testimony given in court – which is why getting them done correctly matters.
Whether you need affidavits for court proceedings, statutory declarations for government applications, sworn statements for insurance claims, or any other documents requiring oath or affirmation, I ensure your documents are commissioned correctly and meet all legal requirements. Available for urgent matters with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and mobile service to hospitals, care facilities, or offices when needed.
Commissioner of Oaths Services
Sworn statements for court, government, and legal matters
Court and Tribunal Affidavits
Affidavits are the standard way to present evidence in Ontario courts without live testimony. I commission affidavits for motions, applications, and proceedings in Small Claims Court, Superior Court, Family Court, and provincial tribunals including the Landlord and Tenant Board and Human Rights Tribunal. This includes affidavits of service proving documents were properly delivered, affidavits of execution for wills and powers of attorney, and sworn evidence for any court matter. Our affidavit preparation guide explains formatting requirements and what to bring.
Statutory Declarations
When government agencies, regulators, or organizations need sworn verification but you’re not filing with a court, a statutory declaration is typically what you need. I commission declarations for Service Canada, CRA, provincial ministries, licensing bodies, and municipal departments. Common uses include lost document declarations for replacing passports or certificates, identity declarations for banking matters, common law relationship declarations for immigration, and benefit eligibility statements. Our statutory declaration guide explains what to include.
Insurance and Financial Affidavits
Insurance claims often require sworn statements before they can proceed – theft declarations, accident statements, property damage claims, or liability incident reports. Banks and financial institutions may require affidavits for account disputes, fraud declarations, identity verification, or estate claims. I commission these documents with same-day availability so your claim or transaction isn’t held up waiting for a sworn statement.
Immigration Support Documents
Immigration applications frequently require sworn statements – sponsorship affidavits, relationship declarations, common law partnership statements, or identity verification. Whether you need documents for IRCC applications, refugee claims, or citizenship matters, I ensure they’re properly commissioned and formatted for immigration purposes.
Affidavit or Statutory Declaration?
The receiving organization determines which document you need.
Use an Affidavit For:
- Court filings – Small Claims, Superior Court, Family Court
- Tribunal proceedings – LTB, Human Rights Tribunal
- Proving service of documents on parties
- Estate and probate applications
- Execution of wills and powers of attorney
Use a Statutory Declaration For:
- Government agencies – Service Canada, CRA, ministries
- Licensing and regulatory applications
- Immigration support documents
- Banking and financial verification
- Lost document replacement
Not sure which you need? Check with the receiving organization or ask during your appointment. Using the wrong format means rejection and re-commissioning.
Common Situations I Handle
→ Court Filing Deadline
Motion or application due and you need an affidavit commissioned. Same-day appointments so you don’t miss your filing deadline or delay your case.
→ Insurance Claim Stalled
Insurer requiring a sworn statement before processing your property, theft, or accident claim. Properly commissioned so your claim moves forward.
→ Immigration Application
Relationship declarations, sponsorship affidavits, or statutory declarations needed for your IRCC application. Formatted correctly for immigration purposes.
→ Lost Documents
Statutory declaration needed to replace a lost passport, birth certificate, or other identification. Quick turnaround so you can get your replacement.
→ Government Application
OSAP, disability benefits, licensing, pension, or other government matters requiring sworn verification of your circumstances.
→ Can’t Travel to Office
Mobile commissioning for hospitals, care facilities, or offices throughout Toronto and the GTA when you can’t come to me.
Why Proper Commissioning Matters
Improperly commissioned documents get rejected. Worse, false statements in sworn documents carry serious consequences. Getting it right the first time protects both your matter and yourself.
→ Court Rejection
Affidavits that don’t meet formatting requirements or proper commissioning procedures get rejected or challenged. Your motion gets delayed while you redo the paperwork.
→ Claim Delays
Insurance companies and government agencies reject improperly sworn statements. Your claim sits in limbo while you get it commissioned correctly.
→ Criminal Consequences
False statements in affidavits constitute perjury – up to fourteen years imprisonment. In statutory declarations, false statements carry separate Criminal Code penalties. Commissioners verify you understand what you’re swearing to.
→ Case Consequences
Errors discovered after filing can result in your evidence being excluded, your case dismissed, or orders set aside. Accuracy matters.
The Commissioning Process
What to Bring
- Your document – complete except for signature and date
- Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, Ontario Photo Card)
- Any exhibits marked with letters or numbers in order referenced
- Copies for your records and service on other parties
Leave signature blank – you must sign in my presence after the oath or affirmation.
What Happens
- I verify your identity against your photo ID
- Review the document for proper format
- Confirm you understand what you’re swearing to
- Administer oath (religious text) or affirmation (your choice – same legal weight)
- Witness your signature
- Apply seal and complete certification
Simple affidavits take five to ten minutes. Complex documents with multiple exhibits take longer.
Commissioner Services Across the GTA
Office appointments available in downtown Toronto at 2 Bloor Street West. Mobile commissioning throughout Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, and surrounding areas for clients in hospitals, care facilities, or with mobility limitations. Additional travel fees apply for mobile services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between swearing and affirming?
Swearing involves an oath on a religious text. Affirming is a solemn declaration without religious reference. Both carry exactly the same legal weight under Canadian law – choose based on your personal preference. The commissioner will ask which you prefer.
What ID do I need?
One piece of current government-issued photo ID: driver’s license, Canadian passport, Ontario Photo Card, or Permanent Resident Card. The name must match your document. If your name has changed, bring supporting documentation like a marriage certificate.
Can you prepare the affidavit for me?
As a licensed paralegal, I can prepare affidavits for matters within paralegal scope – Small Claims Court, LTB matters, or straightforward statutory declarations. Complex Superior Court or family law affidavits should be prepared by a lawyer. Once prepared, any commissioner can commission it.
Can I commission a document that’s already signed?
No. You must sign in my presence after taking the oath or affirmation – that’s the fundamental purpose of commissioning. If you’ve already signed, you’ll need a new unsigned copy.
Are commissioned documents valid outside Ontario?
Within Canada, Ontario-commissioned documents are generally accepted. For international use, you typically need a Notary Public plus authentication through Global Affairs Canada and potentially the destination embassy. Verify requirements before commissioning.
How much does commissioning cost?
Simple affidavits and declarations typically range from twenty to fifty dollars per document. Complex documents or multiple items may cost more. Mobile services include additional travel fees. All fees disclosed upfront before any work begins.
Need Documents Commissioned?
Same-day appointments available including evenings and weekends. Walk-ins welcome for simple affidavits.
Book an AppointmentOr call: (416) 561-2345