What is a statutory declaration? How do I write one?

A statutory declaration is a legal document that is made voluntarily by an individual who swears, affirms, or declares that the information provided in the document is true and accurate. A statutory declaration may be used to support various legal proceedings, including:

• applications for government benefits
• immigration, or
• for use in court proceedings

Some common uses of statutory declarations include:

• affirming an individual's identity
• verifying residency
• confirming the loss or destruction of a document, or
• providing evidence in legal proceedings.

A statutory declaration is typically made in the presence of a commissioner of oaths, who is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. The commissioner of oaths will ask the individual to swear or affirm that the information contained in the declaration is true, and will then sign and date the document.

It's important to note that making a false statement in a statutory declaration is considered perjury and can result in serious legal consequences.

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