Your Guide to the Statutory Declaration of Identity for Permanent Residency
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Key Takeaways
- An individual must submit a Statutory Declaration of Identity to confirm who they are if they cannot provide official ID while applying for permanent residency.
- Two Statutory Declarations of Identity may be required, with one attesting to the applicant’s identity and the other provided by a different person confirming their identity.
- Both Statutory Declarations of Identity must be notarized.
- NotaryPro offers online notary solutions for Statutory Declarations of Identity.
- Online commissioning for Statutory Declarations of Identity can be completed in minutes.
In this blog, you’ll learn about the Statutory declaration of Identity and how notarypro.ca can help. Read on!
What is a Statutory Declaration of Identity?
Basically, a statutory declaration is a legal document that allows someone to officially declare that something is true as a way to satisfy a specific legal or regulatory requirement.
With this definition in mind, a statutory declaration of identity, when commissioned, is a legal document that lets a person attest to (or verify) their own identity, or the identity of someone else.
Did you know? If you’re unable to provide identity documents with your Permanent Resident card renewal application, you’ll need to provide two Statutory declarations of Identity. Here’s why:
The first statutory declaration will both attest to your, or the applicant’s, identity and the reason you can’t get your identity documents issued outside of Canada. The reason must be legitimate, verifiable and related to the conditions of the country that would otherwise be issuing your identity documents.
Secondly, because you don’t have any personal identity documentation, you must also provide a statutory declaration made by another person attesting to your identity. You can choose a friend or family member who knew you before you arrived in Canada, or the official of an organization representing your country of nationality or formal habitual residence.
Does a Statutory Declaration of Identity Need to be Commissioned?
Yes, a statutory declaration of identity must be signed in front of a notary and commissioned to be valid.
Can a Statutory Declaration of Identity be Commissioned Online?
Yes! A Statutory Declaration of Identity can be commissioned completely online. With NotaryPro’s online notary platform, it’s easy! Here’s how:
- Complete your Statutory Declaration of Identity — but don’t sign or date it
- Meet your notary via online video call instantly, or schedule a virtual appointment
- Digitally sign your document, and download your commissioned document from your email
Commission Your Statutory Declaration of Identity Today!
Commissioning your Statutory Declaration of Identity takes minutes with our secure online notary platform. All you need is a device with a working camera and a Wi-Fi connection. Book an appointment with one of our notaries, and they’ll guide you through the entire process — from start to finish.