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Common-law union declaration

A statutory declaration that two people are in a common-law relationship. IRCC often requires its own form IMM 5409 — use that where required.

Official reference: IRCC form IMM 5409 (Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union)

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CANADA
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

STATUTORY DECLARATION OF COMMON-LAW UNION

I, [your full name], of the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:

1. I am in a conjugal relationship with [partner’s full name].

2. We have cohabited continuously in a common-law relationship since [date].

3. We reside together at [shared address].

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.


______________________________
Declarant

Declared before me at ____________________, Ontario,
this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

______________________________
Commissioner for Taking Affidavits / Notary Public

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