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Statutory Declarations
An statutory declaration is a written solemn declaration used to assert the truth of any fact or facts or of any account in writing. Unlike affidavits, which are generally used for court proceedings, statutory declarations have a more general application. A statutory declaration has the same legal effect as evidence given under oath. A Notary Public can administer the solemn declaration to the person making the declaration and sign the statutory declaration.
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The Process of Adminstering a Statutory Declaration
The person(s) making the solemn declaration must appear in person before the Notary Public. The Notary Public will verify the identity of the person, satisfy herself of the genuineness of the signature of the person making the declaration, and administer an oath or solemn declaration. The Notary Public does not certify that the declaration is true but only certifies that the oath or solemn declaration has been administered properly.
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Examples of Common Statutory Declarations
- Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor
- Statutory Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible Canadian Passport
- Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union
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Preparing for your Appointment
Please prepare or bring the following to your appointment:
- a completed statutory declaration that is not signed; and
- an original piece of photo identification such as a driver's licence or passport.
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