Commissioning affidavits
An affidavit is a written statement of facts you swear or affirm to be true before a commissioner.
Can I get an affidavit commissioned online in Ontario?
Yes, usually.O. Reg. 431/20
Affidavits may be commissioned remotely by video where your document is eligible. Acceptance is always up to the receiving institution — for court affidavits, the court's own rules decide.
- Video appointment
- Government photo ID
- Often same day
- Sent to your dashboard
How it works with enotarypublic
Bring the completed but unsigned affidavit and any exhibits. You verify your identity on camera, swear or affirm, and the commissioner marks the exhibits and completes the jurat.
Court and institution rules: For court affidavits, the court's practice directions decide whether a remotely commissioned jurat is accepted. We flag this before you book.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What is this service?
An affidavit is a document in which you set out facts and swear (on a religious text) or affirm (a solemn promise) that they are true. A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits watches you sign, confirms your oath or affirmation, and signs and stamps the document. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Common uses
- Court and tribunal filings
- Insurance and financial claims
- Proof of identity or a name
- Affidavits of service
How it works
- 1
Prepare the affidavit
Have the text ready but do not sign it yet.
- 2
Attend the session
Meet the commissioner online or in person.
- 3
Swear or affirm
Confirm the contents are true.
- 4
Commissioner signs
The commissioner signs and stamps it.
What you’ll need
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- The completed (unsigned) affidavit
- Any exhibits to attach
Included
- Court, estate & OSAP filings
- Oath or solemn affirmation
- Formal jurat included
General information only — this is not legal advice. Whether a document can be completed online depends on the specific document and the receiving institution; we confirm this before you book.
Common commissioning affidavits situations
Family court financial statement
Swear a financial statement for a family court proceeding.
Small Claims Court affidavit
Commission an affidavit for a Small Claims matter.
Affidavit of identity
Swear to your identity or that two names are the same person.
Affidavit of service
Swear that court or legal documents were served.
Affidavit of execution
A witness swears to having witnessed a signing.
General affidavit
A sworn statement of facts for any purpose.
Commissioning affidavits — common questions
Do I sign the affidavit before the appointment?▾
No. You swear or affirm and sign in front of the commissioner. Bring the affidavit completed but unsigned, with any exhibits ready to attach.
Can an affidavit be commissioned online in Ontario?▾
Many affidavits can be commissioned by video under O. Reg. 431/20 where the document is eligible. We confirm eligibility before you book.
Will a court accept a remotely commissioned affidavit?▾
That is decided by the court's own rules and practice directions, not by us. Some courts and tribunals have specific requirements for a remotely commissioned jurat — we flag this before you book.
What identification do I need?▾
A current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence or passport. The name on your ID should match the name on the affidavit.
How long does it take?▾
Most straightforward commissioning sessions take about ten minutes once your identity is verified.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.