DocumentsOSAP Affidavit of Common-Law Status | Free Template
OSAP Affidavit of Common-Law Status | Free Template
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If you’re a student who requires financial assistance from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), you may need to complete an OSAP Affidavit. You would submit this OSAP Affidavit if you couldn’t provide official documentation to prove your common-law relationship status.
To make drafting and notarizing your OSAP Affidavit as easy and convenient as possible, NotaryPro offers a free OSAP Affidavit of Common-Law Status template. You can have it notarized online, and meet with a notary virtually to complete the process in under 7 minutes.
OSAP Affidavit of Common-Law Status
What is an OSAP Affidavit?
An OSAP Affidavit is a sworn document that must be signed before an authorized official, like a notary public, commissioner of oaths, or lawyer. It contains a written statement of facts provided by the person making the Affidavit (called the deponent or affiant). An Affidavit must be notarized, meaning the affiant affirms that the contents of their Affidavit are true before the authorized official.
If you lack the documents required to prove certain personal facts, OSAP may ask you to submit an Affidavit with your application. An OSAP Affidavit enables you to complete the OSAP application process and secure financial assistance for your studies.
Once your Affidavit is notarized, it has the same effect as swearing to tell the truth under oath in court. Therefore, your OSAP Affidavit must be completed accurately and truthfully. In Canada, intentionally affirming false information in your Affidavit is considered perjury. According to Canada’s Criminal Code, perjury is an indictable offence and can result in significant consequences.
Does My OSAP Affidavit Need to be Notarized?
In Canada, all Affidavits (including your OSAP Affidavit) must be notarized to be considered valid. Your OSAP Affidavit needs to be notarized by a notary public, lawyer, paralegal, or commissioner of oaths.
You can get your OSAP Affidavit notarized online by uploading your OSAP Affidavit and booking a virtual notary appointment. A notary will confirm your identity and ensure you understand what you’re signing. Once you affirm that the contents of your OSAP Affidavit are true before the notary, they’ll witness your signature. Next, they’ll sign your OSAP Affidavit and stamp it with an official notary seal. Book an appointment to get your OSAP Affidavit notarized online, in under 7 minutes with NotaryPro!
What Information Should My OSAP Affidavit of Common-Law Status Contain?
This OSAP Affidavit is used to prove your and your partner’s common-law relationship status. In Ontario, your relationship becomes common-law when you’ve been continuously living together, in a conjugal relationship, for three years outside of marriage. However, if you share a child by birth or adoption, you are considered common-law no matter how long you’ve lived together.
Your Affidavit of of Common-Law Status should include:
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A signature from both you and your spouse
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Personal information, including your full name and current permanent address
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Confirmation that you’ve lived in a conjugal relationship outside marriage, continuously for at least three years, or
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State that you’ve lived together in a conjugal relationship of some permanence and share a child naturally or by adoption
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need a different type of OSAP Affidavit?
If you require an OSAP Affidavit that we don’t have listed, our professionals are happy to help.
Simply reach out to us and we’ll help you create the OSAP Affidavit you require.
How do I know if I need to submit an OSAP Affidavit with my OSAP application?
Typically, OSAP or your student financial aid office will tell you that they require you to submit an OSAP Affidavit.
If you’re unsure, contact your college or university’s student financial aid office for assistance.
The person who must sign the OSAP Affidavit (e.g., a spouse or parent) resides outside of Ontario. Can they still get the OSAP Affidavit notarized?
Yes, they can still get the OSAP Affidavit notarized if your spouse or parent(s) resides outside of Ontario.
With NotaryPro’s secure online notary platform, anyone who needs to sign the Affidavit can attend a virtual signing. They can complete the process in under 7 minutes, without leaving their home.
Do I Need to Submit an OSAP Affidavit Every Year?
Fortunately, you don’t need to submit an OSAP Affidavit every year.
You only need one if your, your partner’s, or your family’s circumstances have changed and you lack documentation to prove it. These changes include changes to your marital status, sole support parent status, income received, and more.
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