DocumentsSworn Statement for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario
Sworn Statement for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario
A Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 11573) is a declaration that outlines the circumstances around a vehicle ownership transfer. When transferring ownership of a vehicle, the recipient is typically responsible for paying retail sales tax on its value.
You can transfer your vehicle to an eligible family member without them paying retail sales tax on the transfer if you complete a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario. This document must be signed by both the donor and the recipient — and it must be notarized by a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
Sworn Statement for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario — Form 1157E
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What information does a Sworn Statement for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle require?
To complete a Sworn Statement for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle form, you need to provide:
- name and address of the recipient
- name and address of the donor
- year, make, and model of the vehicle
- vehicle identification number
- the date on which the vehicle was gifted or transferred
Which Family Members Can You Gift or Transfer a Used Vehicle To?
Retail sales tax can be waived when the vehicle transfer is made between any of the following family members:
- parent or step-parent
- spouse (including a common-law spouse)
- grandparent or step-grandparent
- son or step-son
- daughter or step-daughter
- grandson or step-grandson
- daughter-in-law
- sibling
- granddaughter or step-granddaughter
- son-in-law
- father-in-law
- mother-in-law
- adopted siblings (siblings with a common parent through adoption)
- half-siblings (siblings with a common parent)
The Process of Transferring Vehicle Ownership to Family
Completing a vehicle ownership transfer is simple, but you’ll need to prepare a few documents before you visit Service Ontario, including:
- a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle, notarized by a notary public
- a Vehicle Ownership Permit (with the completed portion on the back)
- proof of Ontario vehicle insurance
your Ontario driver’s license - a completed plate transfer declaration if you are also transferring the license plate
- a Safety Standards Certificate (please note that this is not required for spouse-to-spouse transfers)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle always required when transferring ownership to family?
A Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle is not always required when transferring a vehicle to a family member.
However, if you’d like your family member to avoid having to pay taxes on the vehicle’s purchase price, you need to complete this form.
Can You Affirm Your Sworn Statement Online?
Yes, you can affirm your sworn statement online.
As of September 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario confirmed that it will accept electronically signed copies of the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle form.
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