Canada Evidence Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-5, s. 41) 🇨🇦

Canada Statutory Solemn Declaration PDF Generator (Free)

Create an official sworn Statutory Declaration for Service Canada, CRA, lost passports, and name verification before a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits or Notary Public.

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3. Execution Date

Statutory Declaration Overview

SOLEMN DECLARATIONOntario
Declarant: Emily Grace MacDonald
Jurisdiction: City of Ottawa, Ontario
Purpose: General Statement of Facts (Service Canada / CRA)
Statutory Compliance:
  • Canada Evidence Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-5, s. 41)
  • Official Jurat block for Commissioner / Notary
  • Same legal force and effect as if made under oath

Frequently asked questions

What is a Statutory Declaration in Canada?
A Statutory Declaration (or Solemn Declaration) is a formal legal statement of fact governed by Section 41 of the Canada Evidence Act (or provincial Evidence Acts). It carries the same legal force and effect as a sworn affidavit made under oath in court.
Who can witness a Canadian Statutory Declaration?
In Canada, a statutory declaration must be signed in the presence of a person legally authorized to administer oaths, such as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, a Notary Public, a lawyer, or a Justice of the Peace.
What are common uses for a Canadian Solemn Declaration?
Common uses include: declaring a lost or stolen passport/driver's license to Service Canada, proving a common-law relationship for IRCC immigration, declaring single status for marriage abroad, or providing certified statement of facts for insurance and student loan (OSAP) audits.

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