Guarantor for Canadians Applying for a Travel Document – PPTC 132

Who Needs a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (Form PPTC 132)?

This declaration is for Canadian citizens applying for a Canadian travel document—such as a passport, refugee travel document, or certificate of identity—who are unable to provide a guarantor.

Normally, Passport Canada requires a guarantor to confirm your identity and eligibility for a travel document. A guarantor is someone who knows you personally and meets specific eligibility criteria.

If you can’t find a guarantor, you’ll use Form PPTC 132: Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor to explain why and provide extra information to support your application.

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What Is Form PPTC 132: Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor?

Form PPTC 132 is a sworn legal document used to replace the usual guarantor requirement in your passport application.

This form confirms:

• Your full legal name, date of birth, and personal details,
• That you are a Canadian citizen,
• The reason you cannot provide a guarantor,
• That the information in your passport application is true and accurate.

By swearing this declaration, you’re taking legal responsibility for the information in your application.

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Where Is This Declaration Used?

You submit Form PPTC 132 with your passport application to Passport Canada (Service Canada). It’s reviewed as part of your application, along with your other documents and proof of identity.

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Why You Need a Notarized Declaration

Form PPTC 132 is a statutory declaration, so it must be sworn or affirmed in front of a notary public, commissioner of oaths, or lawyer.

Notarizing the form confirms that:

• The information you’ve provided is true and complete,
• You understand the legal importance of your statement,
• The document is valid for Passport Canada’s review.

Without notarization, your application may be delayed or rejected.

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How to Complete and Notarize Form PPTC 132

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

1. Provide your personal information:
   • Full legal name,
   • Date of birth,
   • Place of birth,
   • Citizenship (Canadian).
2. Explain why you cannot provide a guarantor:
   • For example, you recently moved, you live in a remote area, or your eligible contacts are unavailable.
3. Confirm that the information in your passport application is true.
4. Swear or affirm the declaration in front of a notary public, lawyer, or commissioner of oaths. Bring valid ID with you.
5. Submit the notarized form with your passport application and supporting documents to Passport Canada (Service Canada).

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Final Note

Form PPTC 132: Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor is a helpful option for Canadians who cannot meet the regular guarantor requirements when applying for a passport or travel document.

By completing the form clearly, swearing it properly, and submitting it with your passport application, you help ensure your request is processed without unnecessary delays.

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