Marital Status Declarations – Statutory Notarization
Marital Status Declarations – Statutory Notarization
A Marital Status Declaration is a sworn legal statement confirming whether an individual is married, single, divorced, separated, or widowed. In corporate environments, these declarations are commonly requested for HR documentation, benefit enrollment, or internal compliance.
In Ontario, these declarations must be commissioned in person or online by a licensed Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths.
Notary Link provides fast, mobile and virtual notarization for businesses and employees in Aurora, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Newmarket.
What Is a Marital Status Declaration Used For?
These declarations are typically required when:
- Enrolling in or updating extended health, dental, or life insurance plans
- Updating internal HR records or CRA filings
- Confirming status for pension or retirement plan eligibility
- Providing documentation for dependent claims or audits
- Supporting financial or benefit applications internally or with third parties
What It Includes
- The employee’s full legal name
- Their current marital status (single, married, separated, divorced, widowed)
- The reason for the declaration (e.g., benefit update, internal HR compliance)
- Signature under oath and commissioning by a Notary or Commissioner
Why It Must Be Notarized
A statutory declaration is a legally binding document. In Ontario, it must be:
- Signed and sworn in front of a licensed Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths
- Verified with valid ID
- Executed using proper statutory declaration language
Why It Must Be Notarized
A statutory declaration is a legally binding document. In Ontario, it must be:
- Signed and sworn in front of a licensed Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths
- Verified with valid ID
- Executed using proper statutory declaration language
Service Area
We serve clients in:
- Aurora
- Richmond Hill
- Vaughan
- Newmarket
Book a Marital Status Declaration Appointment
Need a notarized marital status declaration for HR or internal compliance? Notary Link makes the process quick and easy. Schedule a mobile or virtual appointment today.
