The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries often ask for a “statutory declaration” instead of an affidavit. An Ohio notary can take your solemn declaration in this form. The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries often ask for a “statutory declaration” instead of an affidavit. An Ohio notary can take your solemn declaration in this form.
For Ohio residents and families: statutory declaration.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.
How to complete it
Check the receiving country’s wording Some agencies supply exact wording. If so, copy it into the declaration space.
Write your declaration (Page 1) State the facts in numbered paragraphs.
Sign under oath before a notary Do not sign ahead of time. Sign in front of the notary, who will place you under oath. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Students, visa applicants, and others are often asked for a sworn statement from a sponsor who will pay their expenses. This is not the federal USCIS Form I-134 or I-864.
Many countries require a sworn statement that you are free to marry before you can marry there. This affidavit, notarized and apostilled, is commonly accepted.
Ohio notaries are not authorized to certify copies. Instead, the person who holds the original document (the “custodian”) swears before a notary that the attached photocopy is true and complete. Foreign agencies and schools commonly accept this.
Foreign pension systems and benefit agencies often require a notarized statement each year that the recipient is alive. The notary confirms your identity in person.
Relatives and friends applying for a U.S. visitor visa are often asked for an invitation letter from their host. A notarized letter carries more weight with consular officers.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.