If you are living with your partner and sharing your life together but are not legally married, you may be considered common-law partners. A Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Partnership is a way to officially prove that you are in a common-law relationship.

What Is a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Relationship?

It is a sworn statement in which you declare that you and your partner have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months, or that you are in a relationship and have a child together.

It is usually required for:

• Immigration or sponsorship (IRCC)
• Adding a partner to health or insurance plans
• Applying for spousal benefits or pensions
• Proving your relationship for visas, schools, or employers

Because it is a sworn legal document, it must be signed in front of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths, who would witness it by signing and affixing their seal.

What the Statutory Declaration Includes

A Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Relationship should include:

• Full names of both partners
• Address where you live together
• Date your common law relationship began
• A statement confirming your ongoing partnership, with supporting details such as:
   - Proof of shared residence (rental or mortgage agreements)
   - Joint financial accounts or bills
   - Naming each other as beneficiaries on life insurance or pensions
   - Sharing household expenses
   - Information about children or dependents
   - Other evidence of a committed, interdependent relationship
• Signatures of both partners, sworn before and witnessed by a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths

Why the Statutory Declaration Should Be Notarized

To ensure your statutory declaration is widely recognized, it is recommended to notarize it.

💡 Tip: Recommend using a licensed Notary Public to avoid delays or rejections.

Using Your Statutory Declaration Outside Canada

If you need to use your statutory declaration in another country, it may also need to be apostilled or authenticated and legalized, depending on the destination.

💡 Tip: Check with the destination country or recipient to see if the document needs to be apostilled or authenticated and legalized.

Why Choose NotaryServe®

At NotaryServe®, we make the notarization process stress-free. Our team ensures your statutory declaration is prepared correctly, notarized properly, and accepted wherever you need it.

• Fast and professional service
• Convenient online booking
• Experienced Ontario Notaries
• Support for Canadian and international document use

We serve clients across Ottawa, Toronto, Milton, London, Kingston, and beyond.

For Your Appointment, Please Bring:

• Government-issued photo ID (for both partners)
• A draft affidavit (or we can help you create one)
• Any proof of shared residence or joint accounts (optional)

The notarization appointment usually takes only a few minutes once your document is ready.

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⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements for affidavits, notarization, and document use may vary by situation or change over time. Confirm requirements with the appropriate authority or seek professional legal advice before taking action.

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