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Affidavit of one and the same person

Swears that two differently-spelled names refer to the same person — common for records with a name discrepancy.

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CANADA
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

AFFIDAVIT OF ONE AND THE SAME PERSON

I, [current legal full name], of the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY (or SOLEMNLY AFFIRM) THAT:

1. My current legal name is [current legal full name].

2. The name(s) [other name / spelling] appearing on [where the names appear] refer to me and to one and the same person.

3. I make this affidavit to confirm my identity and for no improper purpose.


______________________________
Deponent

Sworn / Affirmed before me at ____________________, Ontario,
this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

______________________________
Commissioner for Taking Affidavits / Notary Public

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