A statutory declaration is a legal document containing a written statement that is sworn, or affirmed and declared, before an authorised person such as a Justice of the Peace, legal practitioner or notary public and backed by the force of law.
Why might I need a statutory declaration?
Statutory declarations may be necessary to put forth or verify information in a range of contexts, including for legal, financial, employment, education and health matters.
In a criminal law context, a statutory declaration may be required to prove that a particular person was driving a vehicle on a particular date, or to establish any other factual matter that does not form part of court proceedings; which is where affidavits are used.
