How to Remotely Notarize the Sworn Statement of Family Gift of Used Vehicle
This blog post provides a helpful overview of the Sworn Statement of Family Gift of Used Vehicle and how Notarize.ca can help you complete it.
How can I transfer ownership of my car to a family member?
In Ontario, you can transfer ownership of your car to an eligible family member without paying retail sales tax by submitting a sworn statement and supporting documents to Service Ontario.
Eligible family members are:
spouse (including a common law spouse)
Parent or step-parent
Grandparent or step-grandparent
Children or step-children
Grandchildren or step-grandchildren
Children-in-law
Parents-in-law
Siblings
You will need to provide the following to ServiceOntario:
a completed Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of Ontario form
proof of Ontario vehicle insurance
your Ontario driver’s licence
Safety Standards Certificate (this is not required for spouse-to-spouse transfers, but you must complete a spousal declaration)
Vehicle Ownership Permit with the completed portion on the back
a completed plate transfer declaration if you are also transferring the licence plate (only permitted between spouses, parents and children)
What is the Form 1157E Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle?
The Form 11573 Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle is a declaration that sets out the circumstances of the ownership transfer. The Sworn Statement must be signed by the donor and the recipient and notarized by a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
You can download the Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle from the Government of Ontario’s Form Repository.
Can the Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle be notarized online?
Yes! The Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle can be notarized virtually. ServiceOntario will accept Sworn Statements that have been signed and notarized electronically. This makes it much easier to complete the Sworn Statement if the donor and recipient are in different locations.
How does remote notarization of the Sworn Statement of Family Gift of Used Vehicle work?
Notarize.ca makes it easy to notarize your Sworn Statement online in minutes. This is how it works:
Create your secure account and book your appointment
Meet with your notary professional by video conference
Electronically sign your sworn statement for family gift of used vehicle and download the notarized document
Easy!
Even easier: our online notary system makes it easy for the donor and the recipient to sign and notarize the Sworn Statement during the same appointment, even if they are in completely different parts of Ontario - or the world! All you need to do is provide the emails of all signers when you’re booking your online notary appointment.
Can’t find an appointment time that works for everyone? No problem - the donor and the recipient can set up separate notary appointments at times that work for them.
Ready to get started? Schedule your appointment today!
Questions?
Have more questions about online notarization for the sworn statement of family gift of used vehicle? We’re here to help. Contact us at hello@notarize.ca or call us at (888) 632-9971.
If you have questions about transferring ownership of your used car, visit the ServiceOntario’s web page Transfer ownership of a vehicle to a family member or contact ServiceOntario for assistance.