Need a statutory declaration in connection with an enrolled deed poll, solvency, marital status abroad or a lost document? This guide explains the core declaration wording and witnessing framework under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. The exact content and any additional formalities can depend on why the declaration is being made and the organisation or jurisdiction that will receive it.
In the UK, statutory declarations are used for a range of formal purposes, including declaring facts about solvency or marital status for use abroad. In a change-of-name context, a statutory declaration can form part of an application to enrol a deed poll; the deed poll itself is the document used to evidence the change of name. Because a statutory declaration serves as formal evidence, it must be drafted carefully. A drafting tool can help structure the document, but you should check the requirements for the particular purpose and receiving organisation before it is made and witnessed.
The Statutory Declarations Act 1835 provides a prescribed form of declaration, including the declaration that the contents are true and the required reference to the Act. The facts and identifying details needed will depend on the purpose of the declaration. It concludes with a formal sign-off stating that you make the declaration "conscientiously believing the same to be true" under the provisions of the 1835 Act. StatutoryLetters.co.uk can help produce a structured draft, but a statutory declaration still needs to satisfy the applicable formalities and be made before an authorised witness.