General Affidavits & Personal Declarations
General Affidavit — Online Notarization in Ontario
A written statement of facts, sworn or affirmed before a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, commissioned entirely online over a secure video call.
A General Affidavit is one of the most common documents we notarize — used whenever an institution, employer, or government body needs a fact confirmed under oath rather than simply stated in a letter. Banks, schools, insurers, and government offices across Ontario routinely accept a properly sworn affidavit as legal proof of a statement.
To have your affidavit commissioned online, the document must arrive completely unsigned — the signature is made live, on camera, during your appointment. This is what gives the document its legal weight: the commissioner personally witnesses the act of signing, exactly as they would in person.
Appointments are conducted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 431/20 (Administering Oath or Declaration Remotely). We do not provide legal advice on the contents of your affidavit — our role is limited to verifying your identity and witnessing your signature.
General Affidavit FAQ
Can a General Affidavit really be sworn online in Ontario?
Yes. Under O. Reg. 431/20, a licensed commissioner can administer an oath or declaration remotely by video call, with the same legal effect as an in-person appointment.
What do I need to bring to the appointment?
A government-issued photo ID and your affidavit, filled in but not yet signed.
Will you help me write the affidavit itself?
No — we do not provide legal advice or draft the contents of your document.
Looking for the Official Form?
Many government and court forms are free to download. Find official Ontario and Government of Canada forms in one place, then sign them with us by video.
Related Documents
- Statutory Declaration
- Application to Change an Adult's Name (Form 11155)
- Affidavit of Identity
- Single Status Affidavit
- Letter of Authorization
- Affidavit in Lieu of Birth Certificate
- Affidavit of Life Certificate
- Principal Residence Attestation
- Affidavit Exhibits for Court
- Affidavit of Name Change
- CRPO Statutory Declaration
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Have Your General Affidavit Notarized Online
Book your appointment, join the video call, and sign while the notary witnesses and seals your document — in accordance with Ontario Regulation 431/20.
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