Family court financial statement
Swear a financial statement for a family court proceeding.
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 this covers
Family law proceedings require a sworn financial statement in the prescribed court form. We commission your completed statement — you supply the figures and complete the form; we administer the oath and complete the jurat.
When you’d need it
- Family court proceedings
- Support or property disputes
- Prescribed financial-statement forms
- Where the court requires it sworn
General information only — not legal advice. Whether this can be completed online depends on the document and the receiving institution; we confirm before you book.
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.