General Affidavits & Personal Declarations
Affidavit in Lieu of Birth Certificate — Notarized Online
A sworn statement confirming birth details when the original birth certificate is lost or unavailable, made over a secure video call.
Lost, damaged, or never issued: plenty of people end up needing to prove where and when they were born without the certificate in hand. Pension offices, immigration authorities, and some overseas institutions will accept a sworn affidavit describing the birth details, either while a replacement is arranged or when no certificate exists at all.
The affidavit arrives unsigned. On the call, the commissioner checks your photo ID, watches you sign, and applies the seal.
Commissioned in accordance with O. Reg. 431/20. We do not verify the birth details themselves, and we cannot tell you whether a particular office will take an affidavit in place of a certificate. That is worth confirming with them first.
Affidavit in Lieu of Birth Certificate FAQ
Will an affidavit replace my birth certificate?
Only if the office asking for it agrees to accept one. Many will, some will not, so check with them before your appointment.
Who signs the affidavit?
Typically the person named, or a relative with direct knowledge of the birth. The receiving office will tell you which it wants.
Can this be sworn online?
Yes, over a secure video appointment.
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
- General Affidavit
- Statutory Declaration
- Application to Change an Adult's Name (Form 11155)
- Affidavit of Identity
- Single Status Affidavit
- Letter of Authorization
- Affidavit of Life Certificate
- Principal Residence Attestation
- Affidavit Exhibits for Court
- Affidavit of Name Change
- CRPO Statutory Declaration
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Have Your Affidavit in Lieu of Birth Certificate 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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