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) ↗Your details
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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
Unfilled details appear as [bracketed placeholders]. Do not sign yet — sworn, affirmed and witnessed documents are signed in front of the commissioner during your appointment.
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