Declaration - Significant Weather Event - Do Not Park Vehicles on Township Roads

Environment and Climate Change Canada has extended their Yellow Warning – Snowfall for our area.  The snowfall and accumulation will continue through the morning into to the late afternoon. Upwards of 20 to 30 cm of snow are forecast for our area.  Visibility will be reduced at times during periods of heavy snow and local blowing snow. 

Crews from Public Works have been operating since 4:00 a.m., picking up operations from last evening's crew.  All equipment has been deployed to remove snow from the road network, sidewalks and municipal parking lots.  Progress will be delayed based upon the heavy snowfall which continues and, the effects of blowing and drifting snow.

To assist with road maintenance operations, the Township has declared a Significant Weather Event in accordance with By-law 2559-13.  No parking of vehicles on local Township roads are permitted starting today, Thursday January 15th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. until Friday January 16th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.   Vehicles parked on-street during the Significant Weather Event may be ticketed.  

The Township is appreciative of the assistance of residents to not park their vehicles on the roads during this period to assist crews from the Public Works Division in completing their snow plowing and sanding operations. Please ensure cars are not blocking sidewalks so that the sidewalk plow can safely clear the sidewalks during this snowfall. 

Residents are also reminded not to push snow from their driveway onto the road. 

Commissioner of Oaths

The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, 1990 authorizes Municipal Clerks and other officers to administer oaths and take affidavits. A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (also known as a Commissioner of Oaths) is not the same as a Notary Public. The Township reserves the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • $25 for a maximum of 5 documents per visit
  • $10 for each additional 5-document increment

The cost is reviewed annually. 

Commissioner of Oath services are provided at the Township office from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Township to schedule a Commissioner of Oath appointment at 519-632-8800.

The individual who will be taking the oath and signing the document must present one original piece of government issued photo identification such as:

  • valid driver's licence
  • valid passport

Please do not sign the document in advance. The Commissioner of Oath must witness your signature.

The Township does not provide Notary Public services. Please contact a lawyer or the local courts related to a notary service.

The Township of North Dumfries only provides certified true copies of documents produced by the Township. This service is different from Commissioner of Oath and is subject to different fees. Other municipalities may do certified true copies of external documents.

  • Amendment to Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate
  • Delayed statement of live birth
  • Immunization Exemption forms
  • Domestic and Foreign Pension documents (proof of life)
  • Proof of residency (owner/tenant letters)
  • Statutory Declaration of Apprenticeship hours
  • Legal Name Change forms
  • Canadian Citizenship Forms
  • Statutory Declaration of Lost Identification (must include police report #)
  • Sworn statement for the transfer of a used motor vehicle in the province of Ontario
  • Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal - Affidavits
  • Statutory Declaration for OSAP - Statement of Common-Law Status, Supporting Children
  • Statutory Declaration of theft of a HST Cheque or Federal Cheque
  • Appointment of Special Constable
  • Affidavit of Unregistered Vehicle
  • Affidavit for lost Outdoors Card
  • Statutory Declaration for Motor Vehicle Deals Compensation Fund

  • Notary Public Documents
  • Certified True Copies
  • Estate settlement documents, Wills/Cert- Of Appt. of Est. Trustee without Will
  • Divorce, Separation, Marriage or Cohabitation Agreements
  • Litigation Guardian Affidavit
  • Power of Attorney
  • Mining Claim Forms or Transfers for the Province
  • Transferring of Un-Patented Mining Claims
  • Exposure Device Operator
  • Custody Documents
  • Documents involving debts - Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate related documents
  • Court, Legal or Civil Issue related documents
  • Declaration of Claimant and Indemnity (bank form re: estates) & replacement of shares
  • Statutory Declaration of Progress payment Holdback Security Deposit
  • Statement of Arrears
  • Tender Documents
  • Declaration of Translator
  • Age of Majority or BYID Card Application
  • Ontario Mortgage Corporation documents
  • Travel Affidavit
  • Affidavit of a Lost Cheque 

For documents not included above, please contact a Notary Public or Lawyer. Further information about commissioner of oaths and notary public services can be found on the website for the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Contact Us

Township of North Dumfries
106 Earl Thompson Road,
3rd Floor, Ayr, Ontario
N0B 1E0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box
1060 Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Telephone: 519-632-8800
Fax: 519-632-8700

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