Applicant Identity Verification
Applicants to the AIMG Program need to undergo identity verification conducted by an Alberta notary public or commissioner for oaths.
For applicants meeting the Residence in Alberta Requirement via Option C, this
form must be completed in the Province of Alberta from May 1, 2026 – May 18, 2026.
The name used on the Applicant Identity Verification Form MUST be the same as the name submitted on the AIMG Program online application.
Applicant Identity Verification Form
Eligibility Requirements for Alberta Residents
Option A or B Eligibility
Applicants are not required to be physically present in Alberta at the time of notarization. Virtual or in person notarization occurring outside of Alberta is acceptable. Any changes made to amend this form to indicate location or virtual notarization must be completed accurately by a Notary.
Option C Eligibility
Applicants MUST be physically present in Alberta at the time of notarization and must have this form verified in person by an Alberta Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths if this notarization occurs within the stipulated residence in Alberta duration. If notarization takes place outside of the stipulated residence in Alberta duration, virtual or in person notarization occurring outside of Alberta is acceptable. Any changes made to amend this form to indicate location or virtual notarization must be completed accurately by a Notary.
If an applicant’s last name or first name(s) differs from what is within their supporting documentation to what is on their online application form, and the name is a legal name change, a copy of ONE of the following MUST be shared through physiciansapply.ca:
- Marriage certificate and a certified English translation (if applicable)
- “Change of Name” order issued by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction
AND
Legal name change(s) MUST be indicated on the ‘Name/Signature Variance
Form’ and uploaded to the supporting documents page.
In ALL situations in which an applicant’s surname or given name(s) are different or inconsistent within their supporting documentation than on their online application form, the applicant MUST upload a copy of:
- The ‘Name/Signature Variance Form’ indicating the name inconsistencies in their supporting documents upload.
If an applicant’s signature differs within their supporting documentation, the applicant MUST upload a copy of:
- The ‘Name/Signature Variance Form’ indicating the signature inconsistencies in their supporting documents upload.
A Name/Signature Variance Form can be found on the Forms page. Failure to provide a Name/Signature Variance Form will result in an ineligible status.