Name-change / one-and-the-same declaration
Declare that documents in different names refer to you.
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
This declaration confirms that you are the same person referred to by two different names, or that you now use a particular name. It is common after marriage or divorce, or when records were created with spelling variations.
When you’d need it
- Reconciling documents in different names
- After marriage, divorce or a legal name change
- Correcting a spelling across records
- Banking or government record updates
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.