A statutory declaration for England and Wales, in which the declarant solemnly declares facts in the words the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 sets out. It is made in person before a solicitor, commissioner for oaths or notary public, who completes the declaration block.
The whole document, exactly as it prints. Type your answers and they appear in the document as you go. When it reads right, print it or save it as a PDF. Then sign it the way the signing rules below describe.
Statutory Declaration (England and Wales)
Statutory Declaration
A statutory declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, for use in England and Wales, made before a solicitor, commissioner for oaths, notary public or other person authorised to take it. Template v1.0.
In the matter of: In the matter of
Declared in (England or Wales): England
I, Declarant
of (address):
Declarant's address
do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
Facts declared
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.
DeclarantSignatureNameDate
Declared before an authorised person
Declared by the person who signed above, at the place and on the date written below, before me.
PlaceDateSignature of the authorised personName and capacity (for example solicitor, commissioner, notary)
Seal or stamp, where the authorised person uses one.
BEFORE YOU START
What you will be asked
Have these details ready. The template needs them before anyone signs.
What is your full name?
What is your home address, with the postcode?
Will you make the declaration in England or in Wales?
In a few words, what is the declaration about?
What facts do you want to declare? Give them one at a time and each becomes a numbered paragraph.
THE PEOPLE
Who signs
Everyone the template names, and what each one does.
DeclarantSigns
Solicitor, commissioner for oaths or notaryNotary
SIGNING RULES
How it is signed in the United Kingdom
The rules for a statutory declaration depend on where it is signed. Laws change, so check the sources before anyone signs.
United Kingdom
Print and sign in ink
Each part of the UK sets its own rules. This page covers England and Wales. Check the rules anywhere else before anyone signs.
Rules by part of the UK
Signing rules by part of the UK in the United Kingdom
Part of the UK
How it is signed
E-signature
Witnesses
Notary
Registration
Stamp duty
England
Print and sign in ink
Not accepted
None
Required
Not needed
Not needed
A statutory declaration is made in person before an authorised person.
Can the statutory declaration be signed electronically in England?
No. An electronic signature is not accepted for it in England. A statutory declaration is made in person before an authorised person.
How many witnesses does the statutory declaration need in England?
None. No witness is needed in England.
Does the statutory declaration need a notary in England?
Yes. A notary or other authorised officer must take the signature.
Does the statutory declaration need to be registered in England?
No. It is not registered.
Is stamp duty due on the statutory declaration in England?
No stamp duty is due.
Can the statutory declaration be signed electronically in Wales?
No. An electronic signature is not accepted for it in Wales. Made in person before an authorised person.
How many witnesses does the statutory declaration need in Wales?
None. No witness is needed in Wales.
Does the statutory declaration need a notary in Wales?
Yes. A notary or other authorised officer must take the signature.
Does the statutory declaration need to be registered in Wales?
No. It is not registered.
Is stamp duty due on the statutory declaration in Wales?
No stamp duty is due.
THE RIGHT TEMPLATE
Where it fits
For a declaration made in England or Wales. The 1835 Act also applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but who may take a declaration differs there. Not for evidence in court proceedings, and not where an office supplies its own declaration form.
A CAREFUL CHECK
Before you rely on it
Original Centilio wording, not legal advice. A statutory declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. The opening and closing words follow the form in the Act's schedule, with the Act cited by its short title as is usual. It is declared in person before someone authorised to take it, such as a solicitor, a commissioner for oaths, a notary public, a justice of the peace or certain court officers, who completes the declaration block. A false statement in it is an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911. It does not set up exhibits, which need their own exhibit sheet marked and signed by the person taking the declaration. Some bodies, such as HM Land Registry, have their own forms or accept a statement of truth instead, so check first. Ask a solicitor when the declaration supports a property title, an estate or a court matter.
The official lasting power of attorney from the Office of the Public Guardian, on form LP1F for financial decisions or LP1H for health and care decisions.
