You may order mail forwarding services from Canada Post on behalf of the deceased person if you’re the executor of the estate or a close relative. Along with other documents, a Statutory Declaration Form Regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696) must be delivered to Canada Post.
Canada Post Statutory Declaration Form Regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696)
Why purchasing mail forwarding for deceased person?
Canada Post provides a service called mail forwarding that transfers mail from an old address to a new address. When someone passes away, it makes sure that mail addressed to them is still received and handled by a trustworthy individual.
ID requirements for a deceased person
In some provinces, the name or names of the legal representative of a deceased person appears on the death certificate. If this is the case, the death certificate would be the only document needed to serve as proof of appointment.
To forward mail on behalf of a deceased person, an executor, administrator, or an appointed next of kin must provide one of the following documents:
- Death certificate (issued by the applicable government office)
- A medical examiner’s certificate
- A funeral director’s certificate
- A cremation certificate or other certificate of comparable authority (such as in the case of a death outside the country)
- Proof of appointment as the legal representative
A Statutory Declaration Form Regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696) is one of the documents that can be used as a Proof of appointment as the legal representative.
How to complete the Canada Post Statutory Declaration form regarding Proof of Authority?
Here are the steps to complete the form:
Fill in the basic information: Write the name of the deceased person in the space provided.
Identify yourself: Write your name and address in the space provided as the person completing the form.
Declare the address where the deceased was receiving mail.
You will need to declare that you have the lawful authority to request the redirection of all mail addressed to the deceased. In order to do it, you need to check box appropriate to your circumstance.
Should I Notarize the Statutory Declaration Form?
The declarant must affix their signature and date to the Statutory Declaration Form in the presence of a commissioner for oaths, a notary public, or a licensed attorney.
What Is the Next Step?
The Canada Post Statutory Declaration Form Regarding Proof of Authority, together with any other necessary paperwork or information, can be delivered to Canada Post once it has been completed and signed. They can be sent electronically, by mail, or in person.
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