Statutory declarations
Important information
Updated: 13 December 2022
Temporary changes to execution and witnessing
Temporary changes have been made to the law, through the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Modifications—Statutory Declarations and Notices of Intention to Marry) Determination 2021. These changes allow Commonwealth statutory declarations to be completed and witnessed electronically. This means you can use an electronic signature to make a Commonwealth statutory declaration. You can also get it witnessed using audio visual technology. These changes are in place until 31 December 2023. Visit How to complete a statutory declaration to find out more.
The Commonwealth, states and territories all have different statutory declarations. We are responsible for and can help with Commonwealth statutory declarations.
In this section...
Before you complete a statutory declaration
What you should know about statutory declarations.
How to complete a Commonwealth statutory declaration
Tips to help you complete a Commonwealth statutory declaration.
Who can witness your Commonwealth statutory declaration
List of people who can witness a Commonwealth statutory declaration.
Download a Commonwealth statutory declaration form
Download a Word or PDF copy of a Commonwealth statutory declaration form or fill in an online form.
Download a Commonwealth statutory declaration for electronic execution form
Download a Word or PDF version of a Commonwealth statutory declaration for electronic execution form or fill in an online form.
Contact details
For more information or assistance with Commonwealth statutory declarations you can email statdec@ag.gov.au.