Declaration in lieu of guarantor (PPTC 132), sworn in Scarborough
No eligible guarantor for your passport? Swear form PPTC 132 before Ilya Kershtein, notary public and commissioner of oaths.
Guarantor or PPTC 132: which one your application takes
A first adult passport (PPTC 153) needs a guarantor; renewals do not. If nobody you know meets every rule below, the declaration replaces that person.
| Guarantor | PPTC 132 declaration | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | A Canadian citizen aged 18+, who has known you for at least 2 years | You, swearing or affirming before a notary public, commissioner for oaths or justice of the peace |
| Passport rule | Holds a 5- or 10-year Canadian passport, valid or expired no more than 1 year, applied for at 16 or older | None: the official needs no passport |
| Photo | Signs the back of one of your two photos | The signing official signs the back of the photo |
| ID copies | Signs and dates both sides of each copy | The same official signs and dates both sides, after seeing the originals |
| Timing | Standard processing | IRCC warns it may delay processing |
Bring these four things to the appointment
- A blank PPTC 132 formNot available online: request it from the Passport Program first. Leave it unsigned.
- Your filled-in PPTC 153 applicationWith two references: adults who have known you 2+ years, not family.
- Two identical passport photosStudio name, address and date on the back.
- Originals plus copies of both sidesProof of citizenship and photo ID; the copies are signed after the originals are seen.
You leave with three signatures on your package
When PPTC 132 replaces the guarantor, IRCC asks the official who takes your oath to sign the photo and ID copies too. All three happen in the same visit.
1. The sworn declarationYou declare under oath that you have no eligible guarantor, then sign it at the desk.
2. The back of one photoSigned by the official who took your oath, under the studio details.
3. Both sides of each ID copySigned and dated to show the originals were checked.
From no guarantor to a sworn form in three steps
- Ask for the formFrom the Passport Program, by phone or at an office.
- Come to Kennedy RoadWalk in or book, with the four items above.
- Swear, sign, submitIlya signs all three; you submit the package.
Other paperwork people bring for the same trip
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PPTC 132 questions we hear by phone
I am renewing my passport. Do I need this form?
No. Canada.ca states that a renewal needs no guarantor, so there is nothing to replace. The declaration is for applications that ask for one.
Can my brother or my spouse be one of my references?
No. IRCC does not accept family members as references. You still need two adults who have known you for at least two years.
Can I fill in and sign PPTC 132 at home first?
Fill in your details if you like, but leave the signature blank. You sign after taking the oath or affirmation in front of Ilya.
What does swearing the declaration cost?
The price is given on request. Call 416-951-3301 and say how many ID copies need signing. Payment is cash or e-Transfer.
Related pages
Official pages: IRCC — references and guarantors and IRCC — documents for a new adult passport.
Fast & Reliable Notary Services
- 416-951-3301
- kershtein@gmail.com
- 1225 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4Y1, Suite 2000, Unit #2020
- Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
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