Your Guide to Understanding an Affidavit of One and the Same Person

Notarization   |    Oct 23, 2024      | By: Harbir Singh

The Affidavit of One and the Same Person, also known as a “same name affidavit” is needed it certain circumstances. For example, if your name is spelt differently on documents such as your passport, birth certificate, or marriage certificate you may need this affidavit.

This blog post will provide you with more information regarding who may request this affidavit, and how HSB Legal Services can help you draft and notarize the affidavit.

What Is a One and the Same Person Affidavit?

It is a legal document drafted with the purpose of confirming and clarifying that the difference in spellings of a person’s name in different documents, refers to the same individual. The affidavit is essential to confirm the different spellings belong to the same person.

Do I need an Affidavit of One and the Same Person?

If there are differences in the way your name is spelt on different documents like passports, birth certificates, citizenship documents, degrees and diplomas, banking records, etc., certain organizations may request for you to provide an affidavit of identity, that confirms the different names belong to the same person.

Examples of organizations that may request this are:

·         Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

·         Consulates or Embassies

·         Professional Accreditation Organizations 

How to draft a Same Name Affidavit?

When drafting the same name affidavit, it can be done yourself, or you can seek help from a Licensed Legal Professional. At HSB Legal Services we can help you draft the affidavit and complete the notarization process with you.

When drafting a same name affidavit, the information you can include is, but not limited to:

1.  Your full legal name and the type of document it is on.

2.  Date of Birth.

3.  How your name is spelt differently and on what documents (make a separate line for each document).

4.  The reason for the difference in name.

5.  Confirmation that the names belong to the same person.

6.  A line attesting that the information in the affidavit is true.

The next step would be to have the document sworn/ notarized.

In-Person and Online Services

Can this document be notarized online? Yes, we can draft and complete the notarization process with you online for this type of document.

We also offer in-person services, if you are looking for a “notary near me,” feel free to contact us today.