General affidavit
A sworn statement of facts for court, institutional or personal use.
When to use this
An affidavit sets out facts you swear or affirm are true before a commissioner, often for court or formal filings.
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AFFIDAVIT I, [full legal name], of the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, [occupation], MAKE OATH AND SAY (or SOLEMNLY AFFIRM) THAT: 1. [First fact within my personal knowledge.] 2. [Second fact. Where a statement is based on information and belief, say so and give the source.] 3. [Refer to any attachment as “Exhibit A to this my affidavit”.] 4. I make this affidavit in support of [purpose] and for no improper purpose. SWORN (or AFFIRMED) before me at the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, this [day] day of [month], [year]. ____________________________ ____________________ Signature of deponent Signature of commissioner ____________________________ A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in and for Ontario
Unfilled details stay as [bracketed prompts]. Do not sign yet — sworn, affirmed or witnessed documents must be signed in front of the commissioner during your appointment. General information, not legal advice; acceptance is up to the receiving institution.
Then make it official
Once it’s filled in, book Commissioning affidavits — from $25.00 + HST — and sign it properly in front of a commissioner.
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