Completing the CRPO Statutory Declaration

Key Takeaways

• The CRPO statutory declaration is a commissioned document that must be included in an application to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• An applicant uses the CRPO statutory declaration to confirm that all details and materials in their registration application are truthful and accurate.
• Anyone practising psychotherapy in Ontario who isn’t registered with another regulatory college must register with the CRPO.
• Individuals seeking registration with the CRPO  must have a master’s-level credential focused specifically on psychotherapy.
• A CRPO Statutory Declaration must be signed in front of and commissioned by an authorized official like a notary public or commissioner of oaths.

What is the Statutory Declaration for the College of Registered Psychotherapists and Mental Health Therapists of Ontario?

To become a registered psychotherapist or mental health therapist in the province of Ontario, you must submit an application to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, as part of this process, you’ll also need to complete an exam.

One of the documents that will need to be submitted as part of your application is a statutory declaration. This commissioned form attests to the truthfulness of all the information and supporting materials being submitted in your Application for Registration with the CRPO.  

Ready to start your registration? Visit the CRPO website for more application details, or download the CRPO Statutory Declaration from our document centre.

Who needs to register with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario?

If the work that you do falls within the scope of the practice of psychotherapy and you are not already registered with another Ontario regulatory college whose registrants can practise psychotherapy (those that regulate psychologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and physicians), the CRPO highly suggests registering with them. As well, if you are using the title “Registered Psychotherapist”, you must be registered with CRPO.

Not sure? Use the CRPO’s Self Assessment tool to see if you should register.

What are the education requirements to register with the CRPO?

The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario requires applicants to hold a master’s-level program at the core of the practice of psychotherapy to be eligible for registration. This credential can be a master’s degree or an equivalent graduate diploma that requires you to have completed a bachelor’s-level program for you to be admitted. The graduate level program must also provide training in the Entry-to-Practice Competencies.

When you apply for registration with CRPO, you will need to indicate whether you have completed a recognized training program/accepted bridging program or a non-recognized program. 

More information can be found on the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario’s website under “Recognized Accepted Programs”.

Get Your CRPO Statutory Declaration Commissioned Online

Your completed CRPO statutory declaration form must be commissioned (signed before an authorised individual) to be valid, and submitted as part of your registration package to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of  Ontario. 

A Commissioner of Oaths, notary public, a lawyer, paralegal, or a judge can all witness the signing of this document. At NotaryPro, we offer convenient in-person notary services with locations all over Canada, or online commissioning through our Instant Notary service. Plus, you can download your copy of the CRPO Statutory Declaration from our Find-a-Document centre.