How to Request a Registrant Identification Number
Are you purchasing a vehicle for your business or corporation in Ontario? If so, you will need to get a Registrant Identification Number (RIN) from Service Ontario to register the vehicle in Ontario. This blog post provides an overview of how you can request a registration identification number and register a business vehicle in Ontario, and how Notarize.ca can help you with this process.
What is a Registrant Identification Number?
A Registrant Identification Number, also known as a RIN, is a number assigned to a business by Service Ontario. A business needs a RIN when they are registering a vehicle in Ontario to get a vehicle permit, licence plate and licence plate sticker.
For more information on registering a vehicle in Ontario, visit Service Ontario’s page Register a vehicle (permit, licence plate and sticker).
How do I apply for a RIN and register a business vehicle?
To request a registrant identification number and register a vehicle for your business, you will need to take the following information to a Service Ontario location:
Proof of your business registration and registered business address:
For corporations: Articles of Incorporation
For partnerships: Business Name Registration
Two pieces of official business mail that contains the business name and registered business address, such as Canada Revenue Agency mail, utility bills or lease agreements
A sworn statement signed by a notary that confirms the person purchasing and registering the vehicle has the authority to so on behalf of the business
Your car dealership may also be able to send these documents to Service Ontario to request a RIN and vehicle registration on behalf of your business.
How do I create a sworn statement to register a business vehicle?
The sworn statement must include the following information:
Business name
Type of business (partnership or corporation)
Registered business address
Business telephone
Full legal name of the person signing the document
Position of the person signing the document (e.g., company director, president, etc.)
A statement confirming the person signing the document has the authority to bind the business
To help you create your sworn statement, Notarize.ca has created a free template that you can download and customize for your business: Sworn Statement for a Registrant Identification Number Template
Who needs to sign a sworn statement to register a business vehicle?
The sworn statement must be signed by someone who has signing authority on behalf of the business:
For corporations: a director of the company
For a partnership: a partner with signing authority
The sworn statement must be signed in the presence of a notary and then notarized (i.e., signed and stamped by the notary).
Can my sworn statement be notarized remotely?
Yes! Sworn statements for RIN applications can be notarized electronically. Notarize.ca makes it easy to notarize your sworn statement online in minutes. This is how it works:
Create your secure Notarize.ca account and book your appointment
Meet with your notary professional by video conference
Electronically sign your sworn statement and download the notarized document
Easy!
Ready to get started? Schedule your appointment today!
Questions?
Have more questions about virtual notary services for sworn statements? We’re here to help. Contact us at hello@notarize.ca or call us at (888) 632-9971.
If you have questions about registering a vehicle in Ontario, contact Service Ontario at 416-326-1234.
To find a Service Ontario location near you, visit the Service Ontario web page.