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Statutory declarations

Download a statutory declaration form

There are many different forms that include a statutory declaration, depending on:

  • what it is for
  • how you will use it.

Which form to use

There isn’t one universal form you must use to make a statutory declaration. Some court and tribunal forms contain a statutory declaration. Government departments may also approve their own forms that contain a statutory declaration for particular purposes.

The Department of Justice has approved and published a statutory declaration form for use from 3 February 2025. This form complies with the requirements of the Oaths Act 1867.

Download the statutory declaration form

The notes in the left-hand margin of the form—and the information in this guide—will help you make a statutory declaration.

This form can be used to make any type of statutory declaration whether it is:

  • signed physically or electronically
  • witnessed by someone in person or via audio visual link
  • signed by you or a substitute signatory.

Using the form

You’re not legally required to use the statutory declaration form. However, it does help you make sure your statutory declaration follows the requirements in the Oaths Act 1867.

Generally, a statutory declaration must state:

‘I, [name], do solemnly and sincerely declare that [declare the facts here] and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Oaths Act 1867.’

You and your witness must also include particular statements and information.

You can write a statutory declaration by hand or on a computer.

In this guide:

  1. Download a statutory declaration form
  2. A witness for a statutory declaration
  3. Information a statutory declaration must include
  4. Making a statutory declaration
  5. Declaring a statutory declaration
  6. Signing a statutory declaration
  7. After a statutory declaration is made

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Last updated:
3 February 2025
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