Statutory Declaration of Identity
A formal statutory declaration confirming your identity, used when identity documents are unavailable or additional verification is required.
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A statutory declaration of identity is a formal legal document in which a person solemnly declares their full legal name and confirms their identity under the Canada Evidence Act. It is commonly required when government-issued identification is unavailable, damaged, or inconsistent with other records — for example, when a name appears differently on different documents due to a spelling variation, hyphenation, or translation issue.
When is a statutory declaration of identity used?
You may need this document when applying for a replacement passport, SIN card, or provincial health card; when financial institutions require identity confirmation; or when submitting immigration applications that reveal a discrepancy in name records. It may also be required to correct errors in land title, estate, or court records.
What must it include?
The declaration must state your full legal name, date of birth, and any other names you are known by. It must be signed before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public, who will witness and certify the declaration.