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:

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.

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