Affidavit-lawyers suggestions please

[Toronto2013]

Hi! I am planning to get an affidavit from a lawyer in lieu of my birth certificate. Has anyone tried this before and any suggestions on which lawyer to approach in Toronto? Thanks for the help

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi! I am planning to get an affidavit from a lawyer in lieu of my birth certificate. Has anyone tried this before and any suggestions on which lawyer to approach in Toronto? Thanks for the help

How would an affidavit work from a lawyer in Toronto? S/he wasn't there when you were born so could s/he sign an affidavit that you were born on such and such day?

 

[Toronto2013]

I have my passport and SSC (10th std) certificate to show as proof. However my last name is shown as an initial in the SSC certificate hence I am thinking of getting an affidavit. Would it not work? There is no way I can get it from India as there is no one to run around there! Please suggest if you know any alternate way. Thanks

 

[Toronto2013]

I just watched the video on CIC website. It says if you don't have birth certificate, provide an affidavit.

 

[Bhanavig]

Toronto, You can get it form any Lawyer, just need original docs where it shows your Dob, like SSC or birth certificate you can get it form Indian Embassy / CGI can issue based on data in your passport and you can show that layer and he can sign and seal on your letter.

For format please search on this forum and you can find very well because in the recent past many of them did follow the process.

 

[cecapp369]

Hi! I am planning to get an affidavit from a lawyer in lieu of my birth certificate. Has anyone tried this before and any suggestions on which lawyer to approach in Toronto? Thanks for the help

Affidavit is an Oath taking in presence of a lawyer or a notary. You can go to any Public notary or community legal services to take the Oath and prepare the Affidavit.

You need to carry any DOB proof that you have with you (either your Passport, Secondary School Certificate, Driverse License etc).

There is one at 360 Bloor St W, Suite 207E. Mr Jeffery A Brown is the Lawyer and Notary Public Commissioner. You can get your Affidavit done there. He will charge around $20 for this service.
Ensure to book an appointment before you visit him.

 

[cecapp369]

Hi! I am planning to get an affidavit from a lawyer in lieu of my birth certificate. Has anyone tried this before and any suggestions on which lawyer to approach in Toronto? Thanks for the help

Here you can find the template of an affidavit.

http://toronto-notary-public.com/

 

[cecapp369]

I have my passport and SSC (10th std) certificate to show as proof. However my last name is shown as an initial in the SSC certificate hence I am thinking of getting an affidavit. Would it not work? There is no way I can get it from India as there is no one to run around there! Please suggest if you know any alternate way. Thanks

Your PP is sufficient to mention your complete name on the Affidavit. No worries. You are good to get an Affadavit done.

 

[mrniceguy3981]

Hi

Please find the format below which i used and submitted ... I also got it from trackitt member only...Hope this helps..

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AFFIDAVIT

I, , resident of do solemnly declare and affirm as
follows:

1. I was born on at ,
India.

2. My father’s complete name is and my mother’s complete name is . Both are citizens of India.

3. I am providing this affidavit in order to verify my birth details, as I am unable to attain birth certificate from the relevant issuing authority and I am attaching notarized copy of my 10th Class (High School) Certificate and Passport as supporting documents with this affidavit.

And I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and
knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

Place –
Date--

VERIFICATION:

Verified that the contents of my above affidavit are true to best of my knowledge
and belief and nothing concealed therein.

Verified at ____ on ____

Deponent

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you can go to any lawyer and get it notarized.. they will take around 20-25$

 

[Toronto2013]

Dear All,

Thank you so much for the advice.

 

[edm_cec]

I have used :
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AFFIDAVIT
CANADA

PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

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Re: In the matter of Birth Certificate



1. I, XXXX, resident of XXXXXXX Sworn in accordance with law depose and say:

2. That I was born in XXX on XXDATEXX. My father's name XXXX, Copy of my MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE, No. XX-XXXX-XX issued XXXXXX, with my name, date of birth and father's name, is attached herewith.

3. That my date of birth on my passport No. XXXX is recorded as XXXXXX and my parents’ names are also recorded on my passport, Copy of my passport pages are attached herewith.

4. That I am unable to obtain birth certificate from India, as it was not mandatory to get the birth registered with any government agency.

5. That I make this affidavit in support of my application for Permanent Residency of Canada and request that in lieu of birth certificate, my affidavit with other documents be accepted as proof of my date of birth in lieu of birth certificate.




SWORN before me at the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta on 19th day of June, 2013
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NAME

 

[Toronto2013]

Thank you

 

[PB02]

Hi

Please find the format below which i used and submitted ... I also got it from trackitt member only...Hope this helps..

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AFFIDAVIT

I, , resident of do solemnly declare and affirm as
follows:

1. I was born on at ,
India.

2. My father's complete name is and my mother's complete name is . Both are citizens of India.

3. I am providing this affidavit in order to verify my birth details, as I am unable to attain birth certificate from the relevant issuing authority and I am attaching notarized copy of my 10th Class (High School) Certificate and Passport as supporting documents with this affidavit.

And I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and
knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

Place –
Date--

VERIFICATION:

Verified that the contents of my above affidavit are true to best of my knowledge
and belief and nothing concealed therein.

Verified at ____ on ____

Deponent

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you can go to any lawyer and get it notarized.. they will take around 20-25$

Now that you have the template....You can print it on a legal size paper (preferably) and take it to the notary.
If you are in Toronto and not too far from Mississauga you can go to Red Seal Notary office on Thursday. The just charge $10+Tax....I guess that the cheapest you will get.
Here is the link to their website http://www.redsealnotary.com/

 

[spookyb]

While you could proceed with going to a lawyer and getting an affidavit made, I know of several people who have gotten their parents (one or both) to get the affidavit made, stating that you are their child and born on such-and-such date at such-and-such place. I'm not sure if CIC puts more emphasis on one method or the other, but I was always under the assumption that the affidavit had to come from your parents or someone else that witnessed your birth.

 

[cecapp369]

While you could proceed with going to a lawyer and getting an affidavit made, I know of several people who have gotten their parents (one or both) to get the affidavit made, stating that you are their child and born on such-and-such date at such-and-such place. I'm not sure if CIC puts more emphasis on one method or the other, but I was always under the assumption that the affidavit had to come from your parents or someone else that witnessed your birth.

Your statement is correct. However, an Affadavit is an Oath/ Solemn declaration stating the information provided in the Affadavit is true to best of their knowledge. Any individual can take an oath confirming his/her DOB.