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Sworn statement — family gift of a used vehicle

Ontario allows a used vehicle to be transferred tax-exempt as a gift between eligible family members. ServiceOntario requires the ministry’s Sworn Statement form; this sample mirrors its content so you can prepare before commissioning.

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SWORN STATEMENT FOR A FAMILY GIFT OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE
(Ontario — use the official ministry form to file)

I, [donor full legal name], of [city], Ontario, and I, [recipient full legal name], of [city], Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or SOLEMNLY AFFIRM) THAT:

1. The donor is the registered owner of the following vehicle:
   Year/Make/Model: [year make model]
   VIN: [vehicle identification number]
2. The donor and recipient are related as [relationship — e.g. parent and child, spouses, siblings], which qualifies under Ontario’s family-gift exemption.
3. The vehicle is being transferred as a genuine gift. No money or other consideration is being given or received for it.
4. This is the only such family gift of a vehicle between us in the past twelve months, to the best of our knowledge.

SWORN (or AFFIRMED) before me at the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, this [day] day of [month], [year].

____________________  ____________________  ____________________
Donor signature            Recipient signature       Commissioner

Don't sign it yet. Bring the completed, unsigned document to your session — the commissioner watches you sign.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Acceptance of any document is always the receiving organization's decision. Prices shown exclude applicable tax unless stated.