Are you applying for a Canadian passport but struggling to find an eligible guarantor? You are not alone. Whether you are new to Canada, have recently relocated to Ontario, or do not have close contacts who meet the government's strict criteria, missing a guarantor can completely stall your travel plans.
At Crown Seal Notary, we provide the legal workaround you need. We operate as a fully mobile notary service across Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), traveling directly to your home, office, or preferred meeting spot.
If you cannot provide a standard guarantor, the Canadian government allows you to complete a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (Form PPTC 132). Because this is a sworn legal document, it must be signed, dated, and witnessed in person by an authorized Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths, who must also physically certify your passport photos and identification copies.
What are the Official Qualifications for a Canadian Passport Guarantor?
To understand why you might need a Statutory Declaration, it helps to review the strict rules the Government of Canada enforces for standard passport guarantors.
If applying within Canada or the United States, your guarantor must:
Be a Canadian citizen who was at least 16 years old when they applied for their own passport.
Hold a valid 5-year or 10-year Canadian passport (or one that has been expired for no more than one year on the day you submit your file).
Have known you personally for at least two (2) years (or, in the case of a child's application, have known the parent/legal guardian for two years and have personal knowledge of the child).
If your network does not include someone who fits this exact description, you must bypass the standard application and request a Form PPTC 132 instead.
Crucial Requirement: Why this Service Must Be 100% In-Person
⚠️ Important IRCC Compliance Notice: Unlike other statutory declarations in Ontario, Passport Canada does not accept remote online or virtual notarization for Form PPTC 132. > Under federal regulations, the Notary Public must physically meet you to inspect your original primary identification documents, witness your physical wet-ink signature, and manually sign, date, and stamp the back of one of your physical passport photographs as "Exhibit A." Because our service is completely mobile, we bring this mandatory in-person validation directly to your door—saving you from traveling to a traditional storefront.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Mobile Appointment
To ensure Passport Canada approves your application without administrative delays, your mobile session will follow these exact steps:
Step 1: Obtain the Official Form: The Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (Form PPTC 132) is not available for download online. You must pick up a physical copy in person from a Service Canada or Passport Canada office, or contact them directly to have a copy sent to you.
Step 2: Complete the Form (But Do Not Sign): Fill out your personal details, including your 5-year residential and occupational history. Leave the signature lines completely blank. You must also provide the details of two (2) references who are not relatives and have known you for at least two years (Passport Canada will call them to verify your identity).
Step 3: Document & Photo Certification: When our mobile notary arrives, they will verify your identity using your physical ID documents. They will witness your signature, execute the legal declaration, and write the mandatory federal phrasing on the back of your primary passport photo: "This is Exhibit A in support of the applicant's statutory declaration." They will also sign and stamp photocopies of your identification papers if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor?
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Bypass the Guarantor Hassle: Book Your Mobile Session Today
Don't let a missing guarantor stop you from traveling abroad. Let Crown Seal Notary come directly to your home or office in Hamilton or the GTA to finalize your passport paperwork quickly and accurately.
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⚠️ Pre-Appointment Reminder: Please double-check that you have obtained the physical Form PPTC 132from Service Canada and have your two un-expired passport photos ready before our mobile notary arrives. Keep all signature fields completely blank until your session begins.