What is a statutory declaration?

The statutory declaration is a formal, written statement affirming that something is true according to the best knowledge of the person making it. It is similar to affidavit, but has a more general use.

Statutory declarations must be signed in the presence of a person entitled to administer oaths, such as a Notary Public.

For more in-depth information, you can read our blog on what statutory declarations are.

When is a statutory declaration needed?

• • Legal change of name or residency

• • Change of gender

• • Marriage declaration

If you are unsure what other situations may require you to make a statutory declaration, then do not hesitate to get in touch and make use of our statutory declaration services.

How we can help

Our statutory declaration services involve our experienced notary acting as a witness when you provide your declaration. You can meet him at a suitable time and place of your choosing through our mobile notary service.

We can also draft your statutory declaration for you, so you do not have to worry about making sure the document is correct. However, you will still need to fill in the details yourself.

If you plan on using your declaration overseas, we can assist you with embassy legalisation, or with getting an apostille attached by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We offer standard and fast-track services for getting an apostille from the FCDO.

Some countries do not accept apostilles. As a result, your documents will instead need to go through embassy legalisation; this is a process we can also help you with.