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Documents we commission in the family & personal category

Common family and personal documents that courts, institutions or another country may require to be sworn, witnessed or notarized. Prescribed Ontario family court forms come from the court โ€” we administer the oath and complete the jurat on your completed form.

Common family and personal documents that courts, institutions or another country may require to be sworn, witnessed or notarized. Prescribed Ontario family court forms come from the court โ€” we administer the oath and complete the jurat on your completed form.

Family

Marriage certificate (certified copy)

A certified true copy of a marriage certificate for institutional or foreign use.

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Family

Divorce agreement

Witnessing of a signed separation or divorce agreement between spouses.

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Family

Child custody agreement

Witnessing or commissioning of an agreement setting out custody and decision-making.

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Family

Child support agreement

Sworn or witnessed agreement setting out child-support obligations.

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Family

Parenting plan

Witnessing of a plan detailing parenting time, schedules and responsibilities.

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Family

Spousal support agreement

Witnessing of an agreement setting out spousal-support terms.

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Family

Prenuptial agreement

Independent witnessing of a marriage contract signed before marriage.

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Family

Postnuptial agreement

Witnessing of a marriage contract signed during the marriage.

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Family

Adoption papers

Witnessing or certified copies where the form permits a commissioner.

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Family

Adoption consent form

Commissioning of consent to an adoption where permitted.

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Family

Guardianship agreement

Sworn or witnessed appointment of a guardian for a dependant.

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Family

Name-change affidavit

A statutory declaration supporting a legal change of name.

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Family

Affidavit of paternity

A sworn statement acknowledging parentage of a child.

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Family

Authorization for medical treatment of a minor

Consent letting a caregiver authorize treatment for a minor.

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Family

Domestic partnership agreement

Witnessing of an agreement between domestic partners.

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Family

Separation agreement

Independent witnessing of a signed separation agreement.

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Family

Grandparent rights affidavit

A sworn statement supporting a grandparent access or rights matter.

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Family

Affidavit of support

A sworn undertaking to financially support a family member.

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Family

Affidavit of financial disclosure

A sworn statement of income, assets and liabilities for a family matter.

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Family

Visitation schedule

Witnessing of an agreed schedule of parenting or access time.

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Family

Restraining / protection order documents

Commissioning of a sworn statement in support of a protection matter.

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We do not draft or give advice on family agreements; documents needing legal advice should be reviewed by your lawyer. Signature witnessing (Notaries Act) is completed in person.

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