Each insurer decides what it accepts as proof of experience; a sworn declaration guarantees neither a discount nor recognition of your foreign experience.
In what situations is it requested?
- taking out car insurance after arriving in Québec;
- recognition of driving experience gained abroad;
- being unable to obtain a letter from a former insurer;
- a rental or fleet process requiring a history.
What should the declaration contain?
- your full identity and current licence;
- the country or countries where you drove and for what periods;
- the claims, accidents or infractions during those periods, or the absence of any;
- a statement of truthfulness.
How does this relate to foreign documents?
If the insurer also requires a document issued abroad (insurer letter, licence), translation, legalization or authentication may come up, covered in the article on the declaration relating to a foreign document.
Declaration relating to a foreign document
Can it be sworn online?
Yes, when the document and situation are eligible for remote oath commissioning, by videoconference.
Online oath commissioning in Québec: how does it work?
Assermentation Express
Assermentation Express is not an insurer or the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec and recognizes no driving experience. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.