Can I Transfer Ownership of My Vehicle to a Family Member Online?

Key Takeaways

• In Ontario, the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle (Form 1157E) can be signed and commissioned online.
• Both the provider of the vehicle and the recipient must sign the form in front of a notary public to ensure the transfer is valid.
• NotaryPro offers online notary solutions for completing Form 1157E.
• Only the portion above the “SWORN before me” section of Form 1157E should be filled out before the document is uploaded.
• Users can complete Form 1157E in real time or book an appointment that better fits their schedule.

The quick answer is, Yes! A Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E) can be completed and commissioned online. As of September 2020, the Ontario Government began to accept electronically signed and commissioned copies of Form 1157E.

Completing your Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle online is simple. You can use our free template to draft your document, then have it affirmed by an authorized official, such as a notary public.

At NotaryPro, a notary public can witness you physically signing your sworn statement online, through a video call. Completing the commissioning process online is simple, and you can do it from the comfort of your home or office. Commisioning your sworn statement online is easy, click here to get started.

*Both the donor and the recipient of the used vehicle must sign the form before a notary public.

Transferring Ownership with a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario

Gifting your vehicle to a family member requires a few simple steps, including completing a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E). Here is a rundown of how to complete this form:

• First, Fill in our template, and only complete the portion above the “SWORN before me” section at the bottom.
• Leave the SWORN before me section blank until the time of your appointment, it must be completed before a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
• Next, head to NotaryPro’s online notary portal and choose Online Notary Services.
• Upload your completed Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario form.
• Ensure the recipient of the vehicle attends the notarization as well.
• Choose to Commission your document with a notary in real time, or book a future appointment that suits your schedule.

For a more comprehensive overview of the entire process of gifting your used vehicle to a family member, see our Guide to the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario.