How to Transfer Ownership of a Used Vehicle to a Family Member in Ontario
This blog post provides a helpful overview of the sworn statement for family gift of used vehicle and how Downtown Notary 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 Downtown Notary notarize the Sworn Statement of Family Gift of Used Vehicle?
Yes! We can help you complete the Sworn Statement of Family Gift of Used Vehicle at one of our convenient in-person locations.
We can also complete the document with our online commissioning services. This is a great option if the donor and recipient are in different cities. This is how it works:
Create your secure account and book your appointment
Meet with your notary professional by video conference
Electronically sign the custodianship declaration and download the completed document
Easy!
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? Book your online notary appointment today!
Questions?
If you have questions about notary services, we’re here to help. Contact us at info@downtown-notary.ca or call us at 647-799-3531.
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.
