Skip the Retail Sales Tax when gifting a vehicle to family. In Ontario, if you are gifting a used vehicle to a qualifying family member, you may be eligible to save the Retail Sales Tax (RST) that is normally charged on the transfer. To claim this exemption, Service Ontario requires a specific legal document: a Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle.
At Canada Notary, we commission this affidavit instantly. Whether you are the donor (giving the car) or the recipient (getting the car), we ensure your paperwork is legally binding so you can complete your transfer at Service Ontario without delay.
The Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of Ontario is a government form that certifies the vehicle is being given for free (no money exchanged) to an eligible family member.
Because this form exempts the government from collecting tax revenue, they are strict about it. The form must be commissioned (signed and stamped) by a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths before you visit the licensing office.
We can certify almost any original document presented in person. Popular requests include:
According to Service Ontario guidelines, you can transfer a vehicle tax-free to the following family members:
Spouse (Married or Common-Law)
Parent or Step-Parent
Grandparent or Step-Grandparent
Child or Step-Child
Grandchild or Step-Grandchild
Sibling (Brother/Sister, including Half-Siblings and Adopted Siblings)
In-Laws (Mother/Father-in-Law, Son/Daughter-in-Law)
Who is NOT Eligible: You generally cannot gift a vehicle tax-free to a cousin, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew. For these transfers, you may need a standard Bill of Sale and an appraisal.
We assist individuals and businesses with all Service Ontario requirements:
RIN Letters (Registrant Identification Number):
If your business needs to register a vehicle, Service Ontario requires a notarized letter on company letterhead authorizing the registration. We can notarize this Statutory Declaration for a RIN for company directors.
Affidavit for Lost Ownership:
If you have lost your green vehicle permit, we can commission the declaration required to get a replacement.
Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP):
While we do not issue the package (you buy it from Service Ontario), we can notarize the Bill of Sale included in it if required for legal clarity.
Follow these steps to ensure a smooth “one-and-done” visit:
You can download the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift (Form 1157E) directly from the Ontario Central Forms Repository.
Enter the VIN, Make, Model, and both parties’ addresses. Do not sign the bottom yet.
We will witness your signature and apply the Commissioner stamp.
Take the stamped form, the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP), and proof of insurance to finalize the transfer.
Ideally, yes. Both signatures are required on the form. If you cannot come together, the Donor can sign in front of us first, and the Recipient can sign later (or vice versa), but it is faster if you appear together.
Our standard notarization fee starts at $20. This is a small price compared to the 13% tax you save on the vehicle's value.
Yes! Service Ontario now accepts electronic signatures for the Family Gift Affidavit. You can book an [Online Virtual Commissioning] (Link to /services/online-commissioning/) appointment, and we can sign it via video call.
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