Canadian Passport Application:
Statutory Declaration In lieu of Guarantor form (PPTC 132)

You are applying for your first adult Canadian Passport and you realize you need a guarantor. But you don't know anyone with a Canadian passport who has known you for two years and is not a family member. What you would need to do is complete the form below and include it with your application. But unfortunately this form is not available online on the government's website, so here it is!

This is not a normal part of the application process for a Canadian passport. You would only use this form when you are not able to get a guarantor for your application. You would need to complete and sign this form in front of a notary public. The notary should also sign the back of one of your photos, as well as sign and date a photocopy of each side of your two pieces of ID. The guarantor section on the original application may be left blank.

Notaries charge a fee for their services ($15-$50). If you are in Ottawa, I recommend Valu-Notary. It is my go-to place for all my notary needs.

For up to date information please refer to the appropriate IRCC guidelines (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-references-guarantors.html#declaration). This blog was written on July 26, 2022 and may be out of date by the time you read it.

Don't forget:

• The notary may ask to see the originals of your identity documents before signing the photocopy

• Print out the form double-sided on one piece of paper

• Bring your photos and application with you to the notary in case they may ask for it

I recently helped a friend to apply for his passport so that has allowed me to learn more about the process than I though I would ever need to know. Best of luck on your application!

Below is the form in jpg format in case the pdf file is not loading correctly. Remember to print it double-sided.