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Get a sworn statement

Last updated November 10, 2020
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Do you want to have your documents sworn? Find out more here.

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You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Ahuntsic-Cartierville
555 Rue Chabanel Ouest
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8

This service is not offered in this borough.

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
5160 Boulevard Décarie
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9

This service is not offered in this borough.

To make a request, you are not required to live in the borough.

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Restrictions

Commissioners of oaths cannot receive sworn statements or solemn declarations from their mother or father, brothers or sisters, spouse or children. They are also prohibited from swearing documents for a party whom they represent legally or in non-contentious proceedings.

Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Municipal employees cannot notarize documents.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

Two of the following documents:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – LaSalle
55 Avenue Dupras
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5.

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point de service
Accès Montréal Office – Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
201 Avenue Laurier Est
Suite 120
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6

This service is not offered in this borough.

To make a request, you are not required to live in the borough.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Restrictions

Commissioners of oaths cannot receive sworn statements or solemn declarations from their mother or father, brothers or sisters, spouse or children. They are also prohibited from swearing documents for a party whom they represent legally or in non-contentious proceedings.

Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Municipal employees cannot notarize documents.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Fees

Sworn statement

Fee

Residents of the borough

Free

Non-residents of the borough

$5 per signature

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – L'Île-Bizard
350 Montée de l'Église
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
Point de service
Accès Montréal Office – Sainte-Geneviève
Temporary closure
15734 Rue de la Caserne
Montréal, QC H9H 1G4

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channels

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
6854 Rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Montréal-Nord
4243 Rue de Charleroi
Montréal, QC H1H 5R5

This service is not offered in this borough.

To make a request, you are not required to live in the borough.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website a to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Restrictions

Commissioners of oaths cannot receive sworn statements or solemn declarations from their mother or father, brothers or sisters, spouse or children. They are also prohibited from swearing documents for a party whom they represent legally or in non-contentious proceedings.

Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Municipal employees cannot notarize documents.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Pierrefonds-Roxboro
13665 Boulevard de Pierrefonds
Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Rivière-des-Prairies
8910 Boulevard Maurice-Duplessis
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Pointe-aux-Trembles
8910 Boulevard Maurice-Duplessis
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5

This service is not offered in this borough.

You may obtain a sworn statement only for the purposes of a housing grant application and a certificate of life and residence.

For any other sworn statements, contact the Centre d’accueil et de référence sociale et économique pour immigrants (CARI), Saint-Laurent’s social and economic reference service for immigrants.

To make a request, you are not required to live in the borough.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Restrictions

Commissioners of oaths cannot receive sworn statements or solemn declarations from their mother or father, brothers or sisters, spouse or children. They are also prohibited from swearing documents for a party whom they represent legally or in non-contentious proceedings.

Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Municipal employees cannot notarize documents.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
  • Québec driver’s license

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Saint-Laurent
777 Boulevard Marcel-Laurin
Montréal, QC H4M 2M7

To make a request, you are not required to live in the borough.

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Restrictions

Commissioners of oaths cannot receive sworn statements or solemn declarations from their mother or father, brothers or sisters, spouse or children. They are also prohibited from swearing documents for a party whom they represent legally or in non-contentious proceedings.

Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Municipal employees cannot notarize documents.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

Two of the following documents:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Saint-Léonard
8400 Boulevard Lacordaire
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1

This service is not offered in this borough.

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Ville-Marie
800 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8

You may have your documents sworn if you are a minor, provided that you are over 14 years of age. However, the commissioner for oaths may refuse the request if the commissioner deems that you do not understand the scope of your declaration.

Please note that the commissioner for oaths is entitled to refuse to provide a sworn statement based on any of the following serious motives:

  • if the content of the declaration is not in the required format or is exceptionally erroneous
  • if you do not appear to be in full possession of your faculties
  • if the document is written in a language that the commissioner for oaths cannot read or understand

You must have your document sworn in person. Commissioners of oaths cannot sign a power of attorney.

Having a document sworn for a municipal activity in Montréal is free of charge.

Persons with reduced mobility

Persons with reduced mobility who cannot travel can contact the “Register of Commissioners of Oaths” at 514-864-5761 or visit Justice Québec’s website to get a list of people or organizations who can provide this service to them at their home.

Fee

Signature of the commissioner for oaths: $5

Required documents

ID

2 of the following documents, including one with photo:

  • Québec health insurance card
  • Québec driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Citizenship card
  • Permanent resident card

Proof of address

One of the following documents:

  • School or municipal tax account
  • Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address

Communication channel

In person
Point of service
Accès Montréal Office – Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
405 Avenue Ogilvy
Suite 101
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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