NotaryPro’s online notary solution makes commissioning your CRPO Statutory Declaration easy and convenient. Instead of meeting with a notary public in person, you can schedule an online appointment from the comfort of your home or office.

What is a CRPO Statutory Declaration?

A CRPO Statutory Declaration is a legal document that affirms that the information an applicant submits to CRPO is accurate and complete. As part of the application process, an applicant submits supporting materials and information required to obtain their Registered Psychotherapist designation. 

A CRPO Statutory Declaration enables the applicant to declare that the materials they’ve submitted are legitimate. Applicants must meet certain requirements, like completing a master-level program and more. A CRPO Statutory Declaration enables them to officially declare that they’ve successfully met all the criteria required by CRPO. It also affirms that all of the information they’ve provided is truthful and accurate regarding conduct-related matters and more.

Does a CRPO Statutory Declaration Need to Be Commissioned?

In Canada, all Statutory Declarations must be commissioned by an official authorized by law to administer oaths or affirmations. This authorized official can be a notary public or commissioner of oaths. 

With NotaryPro, you can get your CRPO Statutory Declaration commissioned online in under 7 minutes. Commissioning involves declaring that the contents of your Statutory Declaration are true before an authorized official, like a notary public. 

Here’s what happens during a notary appointment:

• An authorized official confirms your identity and that you’ve made your statements voluntarily. 

• The official ensures you understand what you are signing.

• You’ll swear or affirm that the contents of your Declaration are true and complete. 

• You’ll sign your Statutory Declaration and the official will witness your signature. 

• The official will also sign your Declaration and stamp it with a notary seal. 

A person is guilty of an offence if they make false statements in their Statutory Declaration. Statutory Declarations are subject to the rules of evidence in court, and not being truthful can be considered perjury. 

Importantly, do not complete your Statutory Declaration until you’ve filled in all the other parts of your CRPO application. Additionally, don’t date or sign the declaration before seeing an authorized official. 

Who Needs to Register with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario?

In Ontario, anyone who refers to themselves as a “Registered Psychotherapist”, “Psychotherapist”, or related abbreviations must register with CRPO. Additionally, a practitioner must also register if their role falls within the scope of psychotherapy,

If you’re already registered with another regulatory college whose registrants can practice psychotherapy, you don’t need to register with CRPO. Therefore, if you’re registered with a college that oversees psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and physicians — you aren’t required to apply.

You can use this self-assessment tool if you’re unsure whether your practice necessitates registration with CRPO.

Information to Include in Your CRPO Statutory Declaration

In your Statutory Declaration, you must declare that the information you’ve provided in your CRPO application is true, accurate and complete. You’ll also need to provide the following personal details:

• Your full legal name

• Your signature

• The date

• The printed name and signature of an authorized official

• The type of authorized official signing (e.g., notary public, lawyer, etc.)

• The business address of the authorized official

• The business phone number of the authorized official

What Documents are Required to Register with CRPO?

You’ll need to submit specific documents to CRPO in your application package. It’s best to retain copies of the documents you provide to CRPO for your records. See the list below for an overview of the documents you’ll need to assemble:

• CRPO Statutory Declaration: This legal document attests to the truthfulness and accuracy of all the information you submit to CRPO.

• A Letter or Transcript from Your Institution: A transcript is an official academic record certified by your institution. 

• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): If you’ve had no education or practice experience in English or French, you must show that you’ve passed a language proficiency test.

• Documents Related to Legal Proceedings (if applicable): You must disclose conduct-related details, including findings of misconduct and offences.

• Consent to the Release of Information: You need to give CRPO the authority to contact or request information from any individual or organization relevant to your application.