Can a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (1157E) be notarized online?

Yes, a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E) can be notarized online. Until recently, sworn statements needed to be signed and witnessed in person. Starting in September 2020, the Government of Ontario began to accept electronically signed and notarized copies of Form 1157E.

Having your Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle notarized by a notary public online is easy. A notary public witnesses the physical signing of your sworn statement via video call. Completing the notarization process online is simple, and you can do it from the comfort of your home or office. At NotaryPro, we can help you with getting your statement notarized online in under 7 minutes.

*Please note: both the donor and the recipient of the used vehicle must sign the form before a notary public.

What is a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario (Form 1157E)? 

A Sworn Statement for Family Gift of Used Vehicle is a document that affirms that you (the donor) are gifting your used vehicle to a family member (the recipient). This form enables an individual to transfer ownership of their used vehicle (through gifting) to a family member in a tax-free manner. Essentially, completing this form exempts the recipient of the used vehicle from paying any retail sales tax on it.

To see a list of family members you can gift a used family vehicle to, check out our blog. 

How Do I Notarize a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle Online? 

• First, download the form, and complete everything above the “SWORN before me” section at the bottom. 
• Leave the SWORN before me section blank until the time of your appointment, it needs to be completed before a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
• Next, head to NotaryPro’s online notarization portal and select Notarize (eSign) a document.
• 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 notarize your document with a notary immediately, or schedule an appointment at a later time that suits your schedule. 

Restrictions to Consider Before Gifting a Used Vehicle in Ontario

• Vehicle donors can only gift the same vehicle to a family member once within 12 months. 
• A donor must ensure that any outstanding loan payments toward their vehicle are paid in full before gifting the vehicle to a family member. 

Notarize a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in Ontario 

At NotaryPro, our mission is to make notarization as easy as possible. Our licensed legal professionals are always on standby, ready to help get your documents notarized in a simple and convenient way. Schedule an online notarization today, and discover how simple the process can be!