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Ontario rental application document checklist

Every document a complete Ontario rental application typically needs, in one place. Use it as a reference — or have Hivi-X turn it into a reusable, trackable checklist you share with applicants on the my-id.ca client portal.

What documents should Ontario realtors collect for a rental application?

An Ontario rental application typically needs five things: government photo ID, proof of income, references, credit-check consent, and the completed application form (often OREA Form 410). Self-employed applicants add a Notice of Assessment, and a guarantor adds guarantee documents. Here is the full checklist:

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Identity

  • Government-issued photo ID for each applicant (driver's licence, passport, or PR card)
  • A second piece of ID where the landlord requests it

Proof of income

  • Recent pay stubs (commonly the last 2–3)
  • Employment letter stating role, start date, and salary
  • Notice of Assessment or T4 for self-employed or commission income
  • Bank statements where income is irregular

References & history

  • Current and previous landlord references (name and contact)
  • Employer or character reference where requested
  • Rental history / previous addresses

Consent & forms

  • Completed rental application (e.g. OREA Form 410)
  • Credit-check consent
  • Guarantor information and guarantee documents where required

General information for Ontario realtors only. Not legal, tenancy, or compliance advice. Hivi-X is document-collection software — not a licensed brokerage or real estate agent. Not affiliated with or endorsed by RECO, OREA, or FINTRAC. Checklists organize client uploads; you remain responsible for identity verification, FINTRAC record-keeping, and regulatory compliance per current FINTRAC guidance and your brokerage policy. Last updated 2026-07-09.

FAQ

A complete Ontario rental application package typically includes government photo ID, proof of income (pay stubs, an employment letter, or a Notice of Assessment), current and previous landlord references, credit-check consent, and the completed application form (commonly OREA Form 410 from your brokerage). Self-employed applicants and guarantors usually add extra income or guarantee documents. Exact requirements are set by the landlord and your brokerage.

Yes. Hivi-X turns this checklist into a reusable template: share it with each applicant on the my-id.ca portal, track what is still missing, approve each upload, and export a landlord-ready PDF package.

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Instead of a static PDF, Hivi-X turns this into a reusable checklist you share with each applicant on my-id.ca — they upload every item, you track what's missing, approve each upload, and export a landlord-ready package.

General information for Ontario realtors only. Not legal, tenancy, or compliance advice. Hivi-X is document-collection software — not a licensed brokerage or real estate agent. Not affiliated with or endorsed by RECO, OREA, or FINTRAC. Checklists organize client uploads; you remain responsible for identity verification, FINTRAC record-keeping, and regulatory compliance per current FINTRAC guidance and your brokerage policy.

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