Understanding Affidavits of One and the Same Person
Is your name spelled differently on your official documents, like your passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate? If so, you may need a one and the same person affidavit.
This blog post provides an overview of affidavits of identity and how Downtown Notary can help you create and notarize your affidavit.
What is a one and the same person affidavit?
An affidavit of one and the same person is also known as an affidavit of identity. It is a sworn statement that confirms that the different names found on different documents refer to one person.
Why would I need an affidavit of one and the same person?
You may need an affidavit of identity if your name is spelled differently on different documents, like driver’s licences, citizenship documents, degrees and diplomas, banking records and more.
Some organizations, like professional accreditation organizations or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, may ask you to provide an affidavit of identity to ensure that the different names on your documents all refer to you.
What information should an affidavit of one and the same person include?
Generally, affidavits of identity should include the following information:
Your full legal name
How your name is spelled on your documents
Include the document type, number, place of issue and date of issue
A statement that the different spellings of your name refer to one and the same person, being yourself
The organization that will receive your affidavit may have additional requirements for your affidavit. Make sure to confirm their requirements when you are preparing your affidavit.
How do I create an affidavit of identity?
You can create your own affidavit of one and the same person by using our free Affidavit of Identity template.
If you want help with writing your affidavit, we can draft one for you. Our drafting fee for an affidavit of identity is $40, plus the cost of notarization. Email us at info@downtown-notary.ca to request your affidavit of one and the same person.
Once drafted, your affidavit will need to be signed and notarized.
Can Downtown Notary notarize my affidavit of one and the same person?
Yes! We can help you complete your identity affidavit at one of our convenient in-person locations.
We can also complete the document with our online commissioning services. This is how it works:
Create your secure account and book your appointment
Meet with your notary professional by video conference
Electronically sign the affidavit and download the completed document
Done!
Questions?
If you have questions about our notary services for identity affidavits, we’re here to help. Contact us at info@downtown-notary.ca or call us at 647-799-3531.
