Marital status declaration
Swear your marital status when an institution needs sworn proof.
Can I make a statutory declaration online in Ontario?
Yes, usually.O. Reg. 431/20
Statutory declarations may be commissioned remotely by video where eligible. Many forms prescribe their own declaration wording — use the recipient's form where one exists.
- Video appointment
- Government photo ID
- Often same day
- Sent to your dashboard
How it works with enotarypublic
Bring the completed but unsigned declaration and any exhibits. You verify your identity on camera, declare, and the commissioner completes the declaration.
Use the recipient's form: Government and institutional forms often require specific declaration wording. Where a prescribed form exists, use it.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What this covers
A statutory declaration of marital status is a sworn statement confirming whether you are single, married, common-law, separated, divorced or widowed. Institutions ask for it when their records or another country’s authorities need formally sworn confirmation.
When you’d need it
- Immigration or sponsorship applications
- Pension, benefit or insurance claims
- Marriage abroad or foreign records
- Updating institutional records
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.
Statutory declarations — common questions
What is the difference between a statutory declaration and an affidavit?▾
Both are solemn statements of fact you declare to be true before a commissioner. A statutory declaration is usually used for administrative, government or institutional purposes rather than in court.
Can a statutory declaration be made online in Ontario?▾
Yes, where the document is eligible — statutory declarations may be commissioned by video under O. Reg. 431/20.
Should I use my own wording or the recipient's form?▾
Many government and institutional forms prescribe their own declaration wording. Where a prescribed form exists, use it — otherwise the declaration may be returned.
What do I bring to the session?▾
Valid government-issued photo ID, the completed but unsigned declaration, and any supporting exhibits.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.