General statutory declaration
A flexible solemn declaration of facts for administrative or institutional use.
When to use this
Use where an institution needs facts declared under oath but a court affidavit is not required.
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STATUTORY DECLARATION (Canada Evidence Act / Evidence Act, Ontario) I, [full legal name], of the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: 1. [State the first fact clearly and simply.] 2. [State the next fact.] 3. [Continue as needed. Refer to any attachment as “Exhibit A”, etc.] 4. I make this declaration in support of [purpose] and for no improper purpose. And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath. ____________________________ ____________________ Signature of declarant Date Declared before me at the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, this [day] day of [month], [year]. ____________________________ A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in and for Ontario
Unfilled details stay as [bracketed prompts]. Do not sign yet — sworn, affirmed or witnessed documents must be signed in front of the commissioner during your appointment. General information, not legal advice; acceptance is up to the receiving institution.
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Once it’s filled in, book Statutory declarations — from $25.00 + HST — and sign it properly in front of a commissioner.
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