Immigration · Statutory declaration · Online (video)
Common-law union declaration
Also called: common law · statutory declaration of common-law union · IMM 5409
Make a statutory declaration and have it commissioned — online where eligible.
Illustrative sceneWhere and how it can be done
Legal rule (can it be commissioned by video?) combined with our operational status (do we have a live professional there?). Same engine as the flow.
| Province | Rule | Availability | Professional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Online (video) permitted | Available now | Commissioner | — |
| British Columbia | Online (video) permitted | Online coming soon · in-person available | Commissioner | — |
| Alberta | Online (video) permitted | Planned — not yet available | Commissioner | — |
| New Brunswick | Online (video) permitted | Planned — not yet available | Commissioner | — |
Rule version 2026.09.1 · legal review September 15, 2026 · counsel sign-off pending before production.
Have ready
- Government-issued photo ID (original, not a photo)
- The completed, unsigned document (PDF, DOCX or a clear photo)
Don't sign yet unless the document is a certified-copy original — signing happens in front of the professional.
Service
Make a statutory declaration and have it commissioned — online where eligible.
About Statutory declarationMultiple signers. Each signer verifies ID separately and can join from their own device. Extra signers are an add-on shown before payment.
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