How to make a statutory declaration
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How to make a statutory declaration
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Don’t get caught out – The new statutory declaration form must be used to be legally binding as of 1 January 2020. Download at justice.vic.gov.au
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This video shows how to make a basic statutory declaration in Victoria.
A statutory declaration is a written statement of information that is witnessed by another person who is authorised to do so, by law. You can type or write most of the statutory declaration before visiting an authorised witness, but don’t sign it yet. This needs to be done in their presence.
Visit an authorised statutory declaration witness, such as a chemist or a Justice of the peace. A list of people who could witness statutory declarations can be found at justice.vic.gov.au.
In each other’s presence you must both:
- sign or initial any alteration to the statutory declaration
- sign or initial each page, and
- sign and date the statutory declaration.
If the statutory declaration refers to a document you must sign a certificate attached to the document identifying it as an exhibit to the statutory declaration. In front of the witness the person must say the required text:
“I, [full name] of [address], declare that the contents of this statutory declaration are true and correct”
On the last page the person making the statutory declaration must sign and date it. The witness must sign and write, type or stamp their name, personal or professional address and their qualification as a statutory declaration witness.
You have now made your statutory declaration.
For more information including a copy of the form and a list of people who could witness statutory declarations, visit justice.vic.gov.au.
Updated 26 April 2023
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