CRPO Statutory Declaration

To successfully register with the CRPO, you must meet certain requirements, like completing a master ''s-level program and more. A CRPO Statutory Declaration enables you to declare that the information and materials you’ve submitted with your application are legitimate.

Essentially, this Declaration enables you to officially declare that you’ve successfully met all the criteria required by CRPO. It also affirms that all of the information you’ve provided is truthful and accurate regarding conduct-related and other matters.

In Canada, Statutory Declarations must be commissioned by an authorized official, like a notary public or commissioner of oaths.

With NotaryPro, you can meet with a notary online to have your CRPO Statutory Declaration commissioned online in under 7 minutes. Commissioning involves declaring that the contents of your Statutory Declaration are true and having the official witness your signature.

Here’s what happens during a notary appointment:

• The notary confirms your identity and that you’ve made your statements voluntarily.
• They ensure you understand what you are signing.
• You swear or affirm that the contents of your Declaration are true and complete.
• You sign your Statutory Declaration, and the official witnesses your signature.
• The official also signs your Declaration and stamps it with a notary seal.

A person is guilty of an offence if they make false statements in their Statutory Declaration. Declarations are subject to the rules of evidence in court, and failing to be truthful can constitute 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.

In your 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

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.

To learn more about CRPO’s application process, see our guide, Registering with CRPO & Completing the Statutory Declaration.