What is This Affidavit?
This is a sworn affidavit used by first-time home buyers in Nova Scotia to confirm their eligibility for the Nova Scotia First-Time Home Buyer's Rebate program. It declares that the deponent has never previously owned a residential complex in Canada as a primary residence.
When Would You Use This?
- Your lawyer or conveyancer requires proof of first-time buyer status for a property purchase
- You are applying for the NS First-Time Home Buyer's Rebate and need a sworn declaration
- A lender or government office requires a formal affidavit confirming no prior home ownership
What This Template Covers
- Declaration that the deponent has never owned a residential complex in Canada as a primary residence
- Statement of purpose — eligibility under the Nova Scotia First-Time Home Buyer's Rebate program
- Jurat — signed in front of a commissioner of oaths
- Space for commissioner certification and stamp
How to Use This Template
Click the button below to open a copy in Google Docs. Fill in your name and location details. Once complete, print it and sign it in the presence of a notary public — do not sign beforehand. A commissioner of oaths may be used instead of a notary public for some documents, but not all. A notary public can sign all documents.
Opens a personal copy in Google Docs. No account required to view; Google account required to save your edits.
Important: This affidavit is specific to Nova Scotia and the First-Time Home Buyer's Rebate program. Requirements may change — confirm current program details with your lawyer or the Nova Scotia government before use.