Most Statutory Declarations appear in standard forms, especially Government forms. However there are some occasions when you need to come up with the Declaration yourself. You may on such occasions be able to choose either an affidavit or a Statutory Declaration, in which case you can choose whichever wording you prefer. The wording for administering an Oath, Affirmation, or Statutory Declaration appear below.
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A statutory declaration is a written summary of facts which the declarant solemnly states to be true before signing the document. A statutory declaration is not sworn; rather it is ‘declared’ to be true and must be witnessed by a justice of the peace, attorney, barrister, solicitor, notary public or some other designated official. To the layperson, however, there is very little practical difference between an Affidavit and a Statutory Declaration. Regardless of which document it is, it is an offence to lie.
If you need a declaration prepared for you as evidence of your relationship or marital status, please complete the appropriate form:
Administering Oaths, Affirmations and Statutory Declarations
Where an oath is being administered by a notary public or a commissioner of oaths, the deponent is required to confirm the following: “Do you swear that the contents of this affidavit as subscribed by you are true, so help you God?”
If this type of oath is not preferred, deponents may instead affirm by responding ‘yes’ to: “Do you solemnly affirm and declare that the contents of this affidavit as subscribed by you are true?”
Where a statutory declaration is required instead, the deponent must declare in the positive to: “Do you make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath?”
In every case, the deponent must be physically present before the notary public or commissioner of oaths and must prove his or her identity to the Notary. In all Canadian jurisdictions it is an offence to swear, affirm or declare a false affidavit or statutory declaration.
Commonly Notarized Documents
Identification & Government Documents
- Statutory declarations confirming identity
- Statutory declarations for Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
- Solemn Declaration for Residents of Canada Returning from Compassionate Travel
- Statutory declarations regarding lost, stolen or damaged passports, including Form PPTC 203E Declarations Concerning a Lost, Stolen, Inaccessible, Damaged or Found Canadian Travel Document
- Form PPTC 132 Statutory Declarations in Lieu of Guarantor for Passports
- Statutory declarations for adult name and gender change applications for Ontario
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada Forms
- IMM 0006E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration For Minor Child
- IMM 0016E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration
- IMM 5409E Statutory Declaration of Common Law Status
- IMM 5646E Custodianship Declaration for Minor Studying in Canada
Government of Canada Forms
- Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad
- ISP3104CPP Statutory Declaration of Common Law Union for Income Security Programs abd the Canada Pension Plan
- ISP1809CPP Statutory Declaration of Legal Marriage for Income Security Programs and the Canada Pension Plan
- Any other statutory declaration or affidavit required by the Canada Revenue Agency, Income Secuirty Programs, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
Marital Status
- Statutory declarations of marital status, including IMM 5409 E Statutory Declarations of Common Law Status and Statutory Declarations of Conjugal Relationships for Citizenship and Immigration Canada applications
- Statutory declarations for Statements in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
Professional Accreditation
- Statutory declarations for professional accreditation
- Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons’ Applications for Certificate of Registration Authorizing Medical Practice
- Ontario College of Optometrists’ Applications for Certificates of Registration
- Law Society of Ontario Lawyer Licensing Applications and Surrender of Licence to Practice Law Application
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario Registration Application
Property and Services
- Statutory declarations regarding ownership of property
- Statutory declarations of progress payment