Free OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status Template
A formal sworn declaration used by OSAP applicants to verify their current marital status for financial aid assessment. Required for students whose tax records do not match their current life situation (e.g., single, separated, married, or divorced). Includes the necessary legal phrasing and notary jurat for provincial approval.
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What is an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status?
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What is an OSAP Affidavit?
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Signing an OSAP Affidavit with a Notary Public
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Details an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status Requires
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Draft and Commission Your Affidavit Today
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status?
An OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status is a document that confirms your marital status for your OSAP application. OSAP may request this Affidavit if you are married, separated, divorced, or widowed, but don’t have official documents to prove your status.
These documents can include the following:
- Marriage certificate
- Separation Agreement
- Divorce order
- Death certificate
By completing this Affidavit, you officially declare your marital status and explain why supporting documentation isn’t available. The Affidavit must be sworn or affirmed before an authorized official to be considered valid by OSAP.
You may need to submit an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status because you:
- Have recently separated
- Were married outside Canada and don’t have a Canadian marriage certificate
- Are legally separated but haven’t formalized the separation in writing
- Are divorced but haven’t received the final paperwork yet
- Are widowed but cannot easily access the death certificate
- Were asked to provide sworn confirmation during OSAP verification
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What is an OSAP Affidavit?
An OSAP Affidavit helps you complete your OSAP application and secure financial assistance for your studies. You might need one if you lack the documentation OSAP requires to prove a certain status in your OSAP application.
This Affidavit contains a written statement of facts provided by the OSAP applicant, the person making the Affidavit. You must swear or affirm that the contents of your Affidavit are true and sign it before an authorized official, like a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
Providing false information to OSAP may result in penalties under provincial student-aid rules. These can include reassessment, repayment, interest, or restriction from future funding.
Signing an OSAP Affidavit with a Notary Public
In Canada, Affidavits (including your OSAP Affidavit) must be commissioned to be considered valid. This is a necessary step, and without it, your Affidavit isn’t valid.
You can meet with a notary online to have your Affidavit commissioned in 7 minutes, from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
Commissioning an OSAP Affidavit: Step by Step
You can commission your Affidavit online over a secure video appointment. During your online notary appointment, the following will take place.
- You’ll present a piece of valid, government-issued ID to verify your identity.
- You’ll swear or affirm that the contents of your Affidavit are true.
- You’ll confirm that you understand the document and are signing voluntarily.
- You’ll sign and date the Affidavit while a notary witnesses in real time.
- A notary signs and applies their official stamp or seal.
Learn more about how our online notary appointments work by reading our blog, Preparing for Your Online Notary Appointment.
Note: Knowingly providing false information may be considered perjury under Canada’s Criminal Code.
Details an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status Requires
Your OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status should include the following details:
- Personal information, including your full name and current permanent address
- Your and your spouse’s signatures (if you are married)
- The reason(s) why you don’t have the required documentation to prove your marital status
- The date and location of your marriage (if applicable)
- The date of your separation or divorce (if applicable)
To complete an OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status, you cannot have any dependent children living with you during your study period. If you are married, your Affidavit must be signed by both you and your spouse.
Draft and Commission Your Affidavit Today
Now it’s time to take the next step! Use our free OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status template to draft your Affidavit in minutes. Just enter a few simple details, and have your Affidavit ready in no time.
You can meet with a notary online to have your OSAP Affidavit of Marital Status commissioned in 7 minutes, from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our blog to find our complete library of OSAP Affidavits in our Guide to Various OSAP Affidavits.
Typically, OSAP or your Parents' 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 Parents' financial aid office for assistance.
Yes, if your spouse or parent resides outside of Ontario, they can still get the OSAP Affidavit commissioned. NotaryPro’s online notary platform enables signers to meet with a notary virtually in under 7 minutes, from anywhere.
You don’t need to submit an OSAP Affidavit every year. You only need one if your partner’s or your family’s circumstances change and you don’t have documents to prove it.
OSAP typically asks you to submit an OSAP Affidavit after you’ve already submitted your application. If required, OSAP will request an Affidavit once your application has been reviewed and flagged for further assessment. OSAP Affidavits aren’t part of the standard OSAP application by default.