Practical guides on online oath commissioning, the commissioner's role, and eligible documents — based on official information from the Government of Québec.
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Sworn declaration for a curatorship application: in what cases, and how does it work?
Are you starting a curatorship process for a relative who has become totally incapable, with no protection mandate already in effect? A sworn declaration can support your file. Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration for the Administrative Housing Tribunal: how does it work?
Are you filing or contesting an application before the Administrative Housing Tribunal and need to support your allegations with a declaration under oath? Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration for a disability benefits application: how does it work?
Does a public or private disability insurance plan require a sworn declaration supporting your benefits application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn proof-of-age declaration for Old Age Security or the QPP: how does it work?
Do you lack a birth certificate or official document confirming your age, and does a public pension plan require a sworn declaration to establish it? Here's what to know.
Declaration relating to a testamentary legacy: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a legatee need to confirm under oath the acceptance of, or certain facts about, a specific legacy received by will? Here's what to know before having this declaration sworn.
Sworn declaration for a social housing (HLM) application: how does it work?
Does a housing bureau require a sworn declaration confirming your household or financial situation as part of a social housing application? Here's what to know.
Sole proprietor declaration for business registration: how does it work?
Are you starting a sole proprietorship in Québec, and does a third party require a sworn declaration confirming your status as sole owner? Here's what to know.
Declaration relating to a marriage or civil union contract: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an organization, a court, or an institution require a declaration confirming the existence or content of your marriage or civil union contract? Here's what to know.
Sworn proof-of-life certificate: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an annuity plan, an insurer, or an organization require proof that you're still alive, beyond the case of foreign pensions? Here's what to know about the proof-of-life certificate.
Declaration for a temporary absence from Québec: in what cases, and how does it work?
Are you leaving Québec temporarily for work, studies, or an extended trip, and does an organization — notably RAMQ — require a declaration confirming the terms of this absence? Here's what to know.
Witness declaration for a workplace accident: how does it work?
Did you witness a coworker's workplace accident, and does CNESST or the employer require a sworn declaration describing what you saw? Here's what to know.
Residence attestation for a foreign institution: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a bank, pension plan, or foreign administration require an attestation confirming your Québec residence, in a format it recognizes? Here's what to know.
ME-0032 — Consent declaration for the permanent immigration of a minor child accompanied by one parent
Québec's Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) requires the non-accompanying parent's consent for a minor child's permanent immigration. Here's what form ME-0032 provides for.
Sworn declaration for an occupational illness: how does it work?
As part of a CNESST claim for an occupational illness, a sworn declaration can support your history of exposure or working conditions. Here's what to know.
Parental travel authorization: legalization and format required for international travel
Is your parental travel authorization ready, but does the destination country require legalization, an apostille, or a specific format? Here's what to know before you travel.
83-175SF (Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
83-170SF — Statutory declaration in lieu of a sponsor — Indian registration and Secure Certificate of Indian Status: online oath commissioning
83-170SF (Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Declaration relating to child or spousal support: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming the payment, receipt, or amount of child or spousal support? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Declaration for a non-accompanying parent: in what cases, and how does it work?
Is a minor child applying for immigration or a study permit accompanied by only one parent, and does IRCC require a declaration from the non-accompanying parent? Here's what to know.
Sworn change-of-address declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Have you just moved, and does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming your new address while your official documents are being updated? Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration of marital status for retirement benefits: how does it work?
Does a pension plan require a sworn declaration confirming your marital status to determine your eligibility for a survivor benefit? Here's what to know.
Statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor for a Canadian passport: how does it work?
Don't know anyone who can act as a guarantor for your Canadian passport application for long enough? There's a statutory declaration that can replace this requirement. Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration of presence in Québec: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an organization, plan, or institution require a sworn declaration confirming your physical presence in Québec during a given period? Here's what to know.
Sworn child custody declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an organization, a school, or a foreign country require a sworn declaration confirming your child's custody arrangements? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn common-law separation declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming the date or circumstances of your common-law separation? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Identity declaration for a third party: in what cases, and how does it work?
Has an organization asked you to confirm, under oath, another person's identity — a relative, a neighbour, a long-time acquaintance? Here's what to know.
Declaration of fraudulent cheque endorsement: how to have it sworn?
Does your financial institution require a sworn declaration confirming that you did not endorse a cheque cashed under your name? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn declaration for an insurance claim: how does it work?
Does your insurer — auto, home, or other — require a sworn declaration describing a loss, damage, or theft? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn declaration for a professional order: how does it work?
Does a Québec professional order require a sworn declaration as part of your admission, annual registration, or a complaint process? Here's what to know.
Sworn work experience declaration: in what cases, and how?
Does an immigration program, a professional order, or an employer require a sworn declaration confirming your work experience? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn declaration for a guardianship application: how does it work?
Are you starting a guardianship process for a minor or an incapable adult and need to support your file with a declaration under oath? Here's what to know.
Sworn end-of-employment declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Is a former employer unreachable or closed, preventing you from obtaining an official record of employment, and does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming the end of your employment? Here's what to know.
Protection mandate: the role of witnesses and the sworn declaration at homologation
Are you signing a protection mandate under private signature (without a notary) and wondering what the law requires about witnesses, or what the sworn declaration at homologation involves? Here's what the Government of Québec says.
Proof of relationship for immigration: what can a sworn declaration contain?
As part of a sponsorship or permanent residence application, IRCC requires proof of the relationship — and a sworn declaration can be part of it. Here's what to know.
Consent letter for a minor child: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a parent need to confirm their consent for a process involving their minor child — travel, medical care, school registration — without being present? Here's what to know about the consent letter.
Declaration of a parent entrusting their child's custody to a third party: how does it work?
Are you temporarily entrusting your child's custody to a grandparent, a relative, or a friend, and does a school, an organization, or a clinic require a sworn declaration confirming it? Here's what to know.
Declaration relating to a bank account: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a financial institution or an organization require a sworn declaration confirming the ownership, access, or history of a bank account? Here's what to know.
Declaration of no civil judgment: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an employer, lender, or organization require a sworn declaration confirming that no civil judgment has been rendered against you? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn declaration of renunciation: in what cases, and how does it work?
Do you need to formally renounce a right, a claim, or a share of an estate, and does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming this renunciation? Here's what to know.
Declaration for the land registry: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a notary or the Land Registry Office require a sworn declaration to support a registration in the land registry? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn declaration of no remarriage: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a foreign organization or a pension plan require a declaration confirming you have not remarried since a divorce or the death of your spouse? Here's what to know.
Sworn tax residency (or non-residency) declaration: how does it work?
Does a foreign organization, a financial institution, or a buyer require a sworn declaration confirming your tax resident or non-resident status? Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration of assets: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a court, a notary, or an organization require a sworn declaration describing all your assets and debts? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Declaration of unseizable property: how does it work?
Is a creditor threatening to seize your property and you must declare under oath which items are protected? Here's what to know before your appointment.
Sworn declaration for a pharmacy purchase (Ordre des pharmaciens): how to have it sworn?
Are you buying or selling a pharmacy in Québec? The Ordre des pharmaciens requires a sworn declaration before a commissioner for oaths. Here's how it works.
IMM 5451 — Solemn declaration concerning a permanent resident card that was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received: online oath commissioning
IMM 5451 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
PWGSC-TPSGC 2016 (Government of Canada — Public Services and Procurement Canada (Public Service Pension Plan)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Sworn declaration (the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Sworn declaration – Proof of residence (the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Sworn declaration for a small claims application: how does it work?
Are you preparing an application to the Small Claims Division and need to support your allegations with a declaration under oath? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Declaration relating to a foreign document: how to have it sworn?
Has an organization asked for a sworn declaration confirming the authenticity or origin of a foreign document you're presenting? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Declaration attesting to the accuracy of a translation: how to have it sworn?
Did you translate a document yourself, or use a non-certified translator, and now need a declaration attesting to the accuracy of the translation? Here's what to know.
Accommodation certificate for an immigration application: how does it work?
Are you hosting, or will you be hosted by, a relative as part of a visa, study permit, or temporary residence application? Here's what to know about the accommodation certificate.
Sworn identity declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Has an organization noticed a discrepancy between your identity documents — spelling, former name, date — and asked for a declaration confirming it's the same person? Here's what to know.
Sworn residence certificate: what is it for and how to obtain it?
Has an organization asked you for a residence certificate confirming, under oath, where you live? Here's what this document is for and how to have it sworn online.
Sworn income declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Are you self-employed, between jobs, or is your income not reflected on an official statement, and an organization requires a sworn declaration of your income? Here's what to know.
Volunteer or internship declaration: how to have it sworn?
Does an organization, an immigration program, or an educational institution require a sworn declaration confirming your volunteer or internship hours? Here's what to know.
Sworn declaration of single status: in what cases, and how does it work?
Do you need to marry abroad or provide proof of your marital status, and has someone asked for a sworn declaration of single status? Here's what to know.
Solemn declaration and declaration under oath: what's the difference?
"Solemn declaration" and "declaration under oath" are often used interchangeably. Here's what actually distinguishes them in Québec, and why the nuance can matter for your document.
Proof-of-life certificate for a foreign pension: how to have it sworn in Québec?
Do you receive a pension, an annuity, or benefits from a foreign country, and has that organization asked you for a "proof of life" or "certificate of existence"? Here's what it's for and how to have it authenticated in Québec.
Financial support declaration for an immigration or study application: how does it work?
Has a relative asked you for a declaration confirming you'll financially support their study permit, visa, or sponsorship application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Bankruptcy or no-bankruptcy declaration: how to have it sworn?
Has an employer, lender, or organization asked you for a sworn declaration confirming you've never filed for bankruptcy — or explaining your situation if you have? Here's what to know.
Good conduct and no-criminal-record declaration: how does it work?
Has someone asked you for a sworn declaration attesting to your good conduct or absence of a criminal record — for volunteering, work abroad, or an adoption? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Estate declaration for heirs: when and how to have it sworn?
Has a financial institution, a registry, or an organization asked you for a sworn declaration as part of settling an estate? Here's what this type of document is for and how to have it sworn.
Sworn declaration for a CNESST file: how does it work?
As part of a CNESST claim — workplace accident, occupational illness, dispute — has someone asked you for a declaration under oath? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Sworn financial situation declaration: in what contexts, and how?
Has a court, legal aid, or an organization asked you for a sworn declaration describing your personal financial situation? Here's what it's for, what it should contain, and how to have it sworn.
IMM 5519 — Statutory declaration of severance of a common-law union: online oath commissioning
IMM 5519 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
PPTC 203 — Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document: online oath commissioning
PPTC 203 (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Passport): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Invitation letter for a Canada visa: does it need to be sworn?
Inviting a family member, friend, or relative to Canada and need to prepare an invitation letter for their visitor visa application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
Documents to be sworn: official form or personalized declaration?
Before drafting anything, the first question to ask: does your situation match a specific official form, or do you need to draft a custom declaration? The guide to choosing the right path.
Declaration of family residence: signing before a sworn witness
The declaration of family residence protects the home of a married or civil-union couple. It must be signed before two witnesses, one of whom is sworn, before being sent to the Land Register.
SJ-1139 — Declaration under oath: online oath commissioning
Declaration under oath (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
SJ-1098 — Application to the court in civil matters: online oath commissioning
Application to the court in civil matters (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
SJ-1102 — Application for entry of default judgment: online oath commissioning
Application for entry of default judgment (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
SJ-857-04 — Application for authorization to execute a judgment before the expiry of the time limit (art. 565 C.C.P.): online oath commissioning
Application for authorization to execute a judgment before the expiry of the time limit (art. 565 C.C.P.) (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
SJ-1197 — Application for reduction of costs (art. 261 et seq. C.P.P.): online oath commissioning
Application for reduction of costs (art. 261 et seq. C.P.P.) (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
SJ-1233A — Application to the court in penal matters: online oath commissioning
Application to the court in penal matters (Québec's Ministère de la Justice): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
FO-0350 — Declaration under oath — person who has resided outside Canada for one year or more: online oath commissioning
Declaration under oath — person who has resided outside Canada for one year or more (Québec's Ministère de la Famille): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
FO-0352 — Declaration under oath — person selected as principal manager: online oath commissioning
Declaration under oath — person selected as principal manager (Québec's Ministère de la Famille): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
FO-0353 — Declaration under oath — waiver of the verification of absence of impediment (change of provider): online oath commissioning
Declaration under oath — waiver of the verification of absence of impediment (change of provider) (Québec's Ministère de la Famille): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Solemn Declaration — Student Financial Assistance (Student Financial Assistance (Québec)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
1095 — Declaration of a student whose parents or spouse do not reside in Canada: online oath commissioning
Declaration of a student whose parents or spouse do not reside in Canada (Student Financial Assistance (Québec)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
1040 — Family Status Declaration — Student Financial Assistance: online oath commissioning
Family Status Declaration — Student Financial Assistance (Student Financial Assistance (Québec)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Request for an attestation — care for a child without the other parent's consent: online oath commissioning
Request for an attestation — care for a child without the other parent's consent (Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Request for an attestation — lease termination for domestic violence, sexual violence or violence towards a child: online oath commissioning
Request for an attestation — lease termination for domestic violence, sexual violence or violence towards a child (Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
4488 — Sworn Statement – Presence in Québec and Identification of a Child: online oath commissioning
Sworn Statement – Presence in Québec and Identification of a Child (the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)): what this document is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Which documents need to be sworn? A list by situation
Immigration, family, lost documents, estates, employment, translation: the main situations where a statutory declaration or a declaration under oath is required, and how to check for your case.
FO-0351 — Declaration under oath for a person who has resided in Canada for less than a year (childcare): online oath commissioning
FO-0351 (Québec Ministère de la Famille): what this declaration under oath is for, who must complete it, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
Remote oath commissioning: the written declaration under oath
What administering an oath means, the mandatory particulars of a written declaration under oath, and the technological requirements for having it commissioned remotely in Québec.
IMM 5409 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
IMM 0210 — Statutory declaration — relationship with an extended family member and residence in Canada: online oath commissioning
IMM 0210 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
IMM 5990 — Statutory declaration — relationship of an extended family member in Canada: online oath commissioning
IMM 5990 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
IMM 0208 — Statutory declaration of a supporter — foreign nationals affected by the conflict in Sudan: online oath commissioning
IMM 0208 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
IMM 0191 — Statutory declaration — relationship between a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a Ukrainian national: online oath commissioning
IMM 0191 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
IRM 0005 — Statutory declaration to reclaim an Indigenous name on a citizenship certificate or permanent resident card: online oath commissioning
IRM 0005 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CIT 0458 — Statutory declaration of common-law union — citizenship: online oath commissioning
CIT 0458 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2016 — Statutory declaration of a common-law union (Canadian Armed Forces pension plan): online oath commissioning
CF-FC 2016 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2467 — Statutory declaration of the applicant regarding a survivor benefit: online oath commissioning
CF-FC 2467 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2467-1 — Statutory declaration in support of a survivor benefit: online oath commissioning
CF-FC 2467-1 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2010 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2040 — Statutory declaration — application of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act: online oath commissioning
CF-FC 2040 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2483 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
CF-FC 2484 (Government of Canada — Pension Centre): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
PWGSC-TPSGC 2835 — Statutory declaration related to a construction contract: online oath commissioning
PWGSC-TPSGC 2835 (Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
PWGSC-TPSGC 442 — Statutory declaration to be completed by consultants: online oath commissioning
PWGSC-TPSGC 442 (Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
