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Guides to commissioning in Ontario
Clear answers before you book. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is a commissioner of oaths in Ontario?
A plain-language guide to commissioners for taking affidavits in Ontario: what they do, how they differ from a notary public, and how remote commissioning works.
How to get an affidavit commissioned online in Ontario
Step-by-step: upload your affidavit, verify your ID, meet an Ontario commissioner by video, swear or affirm, sign and download the commissioned PDF.
Statutory declarations in Ontario: a practical guide
What a statutory declaration is, when it is required in Ontario, and how to have one declared online before a commissioner.
Commissioner of oaths vs. notary public: which do you need?
Compare Ontario commissioners for taking affidavits and notaries public — services, cost and when each is required.