(England & Wales)
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Professionally drafted — structured following Statutory Declarations Act 1835 requirements for England and Wales.
Statutory Declaration template for England and Wales. Create a statutory declaration, stat dec, or sworn statement. Follow Statutory Declarations Act 1835 requirements. Formal declaration and declaration in lieu of oath witnessed by commissioner for oaths or solicitor. Use for name changes, lost documents, identity confirmation with land registry, HMRC, probate, or immigration authorities. Recognised legal statutory declaration carrying the weight of a sworn oath, with lifetime updates and no subscription.
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A statutory declaration is a sworn legal statement — stronger than a deed poll because it's witnessed by a solicitor and carries the weight of oath under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.
A statutory declaration is a sworn statement witnessed by a legal professional, while a deed poll is self-declared and witnessed by any adult. Both are recognised for name changes, but statutory declarations carry stronger evidential weight.
A solicitor, commissioner for oaths, notary public, or justice of the peace can witness your statutory declaration. Regular adult witnesses are not permitted — you need an authorised legal professional.
Search "commissioner for oaths near me" or call local solicitors. Many offer walk-in witnessing services. Some banks also have commissioners on staff.
Bring your completed (unsigned) statutory declaration, photo ID, and payment for the witnessing fee. Some solicitors may request proof of address. The appointment typically takes about 10 minutes.
The solicitor checks your ID, asks you to read the declaration, confirms you understand it's a sworn statement, watches you sign, then adds their signature, stamp/seal, and date. Takes about 10 minutes.
Making false statements in a statutory declaration is perjury under the Perjury Act 1911, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine. Statutory declarations are only for genuine, lawful purposes.
Statutory declarations must only be used for genuine name changes. Using them to evade debts, criminal records, or other legal obligations is fraud.
⚠️ Important Legal Notice: A statutory declaration is a sworn legal document. Making false statements is perjury under the Perjury Act 1911, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment. Only use this document for genuine name changes. The document must be witnessed by a solicitor or commissioner for oaths – NOT a regular witness.
Solicitors typically charge £50–£200 for drafting a statutory declaration plus £5–£10 for witnessing and signing.
Our template costs £10 and includes professional formatting following Statutory Declarations Act 1835 requirements, saving you the drafting fee. You'll only pay your solicitor's witnessing fee when you have it signed.
Yes, you can write and use your own statutory declaration without a solicitor — but it must be witnessed by an authorised person.
Authorised witnesses include solicitors, commissioners for oaths, notaries public, and certain court officials. A regular adult witness is not sufficient.
Our template guides you through the correct legal format, so you only pay for the witnessing service, not drafting.
Both are sworn statements, but they have different legal uses and processes.
A statutory declaration is used for general purposes — name changes, proof of identity, lost documents, land registry, HMRC, probate, and immigration. An affidavit is used specifically in court proceedings.
Statutory declarations are simpler, less formal, and more widely accepted outside court. Affidavits follow strict court rules and are only needed if you're involved in litigation.
Authorised witnesses include solicitors, commissioners for oaths, notaries public, justices of the peace, and certain court officials.
A regular adult witness is not sufficient — you must use a legal professional. Most solicitors offer walk-in witnessing services, and many commissioners for oaths are based in law firms or banks.
Search "commissioner for oaths near me" or call your local solicitor to find a witness.
Yes, a statutory declaration is a recognised legal document under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 and carries the weight of a sworn oath.
Making false statements in a statutory declaration is perjury under the Perjury Act 1911, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment. This makes it far more serious than a regular statement and much stronger evidence than a deed poll alone.
Statutory declarations are accepted by land registry, HMRC, probate courts, immigration authorities, and most UK organisations as formal legal proof.
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