If you are applying to Canada Post to act on behalf of a deceased person, you may need to submit a commissioned Statutory Declaration form (40-076-696) in addition to other documentation. Your Neighbourhood Notary can help you commission it.
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Acting On Behalf of A Deceased Person
If someone you know has passed away, and you have the lawful authority to request the redirection of all mail addressed to the deceased person, you may apply to Canada Post to act on behalf of the deceased person and redirect their mail. You will need to apply to act on behalf of the deceased person. In some provinces (not Ontario), the name or names of a deceased’s legal representative or representatives appear on the death certificate. If this is the case, the death certificate would be the only document needed to serve as proof of appointment in order for you to apply to act on behalf of the deceased person. In all other cases, the person will need personal identification and one of the following documents:
The person will also need a proof of appointment as the legal representative. One of the ways of proving this is to provide a Canada Post Statutory Declaration form regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696). Download here. For other documents that Canada Post will accept as proof of appointment, review there webpage here. |
Canada Post Statutory Declaration Form Regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696)
In order to complete your Canada Post Statutory Declaration form regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696), you will need to declare the address where the deceased was receiving mail. You will also need to declare that you have the lawful authority to request the redirection of all mail addressed to the deceased, as you are one of the following: 1. the executor of the deceased's estate; 2. the administrator of the deceased's estate; 3. the only next of kin entitled in law to succeed to the deceased's property; or 4. one of several next of kin entitled to succeed to the deceased's property but have the consent of the other next of kin.
Once you have completed your form, you must have your form commissioned before a commissioner of oaths or notary public. Neighbourhood Notary can help you commission the form.
In order to complete your Canada Post Statutory Declaration form regarding Proof of Authority (40-076-696), you will need to declare the address where the deceased was receiving mail. You will also need to declare that you have the lawful authority to request the redirection of all mail addressed to the deceased, as you are one of the following: 1. the executor of the deceased's estate; 2. the administrator of the deceased's estate; 3. the only next of kin entitled in law to succeed to the deceased's property; or 4. one of several next of kin entitled to succeed to the deceased's property but have the consent of the other next of kin.
Once you have completed your form, you must have your form commissioned before a commissioner of oaths or notary public. Neighbourhood Notary can help you commission the form.
DISCLAIMER: information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It may not be up-to-date and may not be accurate. It shall not be construed as legal advice. Please contact the relevant governmental entity or organization for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
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