STATUTORY DECLARATION
I, [declarantName] of [declarantAddress], [declarantOccupation], [declarantNationality], do solemnly and sincerely declare:
[factsDeclared]
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.
Declared at [declarationLocation]
this ______________________ day of ______________________ [declarationDate]
Before me:
____________________________
A Solicitor / Commissioner for Oaths / Notary Public / Justice of the Peace
(Name): ________________________________
(Address): ______________________________
(Practice number / SRA number): ___________
Signature of declarant:
____________________________
[declarantName]
How to swear this declaration
1. Print this document on plain A4 paper. Do not sign it yet.
2. Take it to a solicitor, commissioner for oaths, justice of the peace, or notary public with photo ID (passport, driving licence, BRP).
3. In their presence: - they will read the declaration to you (or check you have read it); - you will sign at the bottom in their presence; - they will sign and stamp/seal the document; - they will charge a small fee — £5 per declaration + £2 for each annexed document is the statutory rate (Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993).
4. Keep the original — the body or institution that needs the declaration will want to see the original (with stamp/seal). Make photocopies for your own records.
Where to find someone to swear it
- Any high-street solicitor — call ahead to confirm fee and availability. Many do this without an appointment for ~£5–10. - Citizens Advice — sometimes offer commissioner-for-oaths services. - Court office — most magistrates' or county courts have a JP available.
What you cannot do
- You cannot witness it yourself. - A friend, relative, partner, or spouse cannot witness it. - A trainee solicitor or paralegal cannot witness it (must be a qualified practitioner).
⚠️ Warning
Making a statement that you know to be false in a statutory declaration is an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911, punishable by up to 2 years' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both.
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