A statutory declaration of common-law union is used to formally declare a common-law relationship for purposes such as immigration sponsorship, insurance beneficiary changes, pension claims, and government benefits. The declaration must be commissioned by a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
Available Notaries Public

Varinder Gaur
Vaughan, Woodbridge, York Region
Varinder Gaur is a lawyer that provides legal services in real estate law and wills and estates law. Varinder Gaur is appointed as a notary public by the…
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Lani Gozlan
Lani Gozlan is a lawyer that provides legal services in immigration law, evidence law and contract law. Lani Gozlan is appointed as a notary public by the Ministry…
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Andrew Hardie Ballantyne
Andrew Hardie Ballantyne, lawyer and notary public, offers comprehensive legal advice and counsel in the Greater Toronto Area. Andrew Hardie Ballantyne is appointed as a Notary Public by…

Benzaquen Law Chambers
Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region
Benzaquen Law Chambers is a law firm that provides legal services in personal injury law, wills and estates law and real estate law. Benzaquen Law Chambers are appointed…

Karen Zvulony
Karen Zvulony is a lawyer that provides legal services in employment law, human rights law, insurance law, civil litigation and assessment of lawyer’s bills. Karen Zvulonyis appointed as…

Muezzin Qureshi
Muezzin Qureshi is a lawyer that provides legal services in real estate, business law, wills and powers of attorney. Muezzin Qureshi is appointed as a notary public by…
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Amna Husain
Amna Husain is a notary public located in Downtown Toronto, Cityplace Neighbourhood. She is a licensed lawyer. She notarizes documents and drafts powers of attorney. By appointment only.…

Kumar Appasawmy
Kumar Appasawmy (also known as Narainsamy Naid Appasawmy) is a licensed paralegal that provides legal services for small claims court, landlord and tenant board, human rights tribunal and mediation…
View profile →Frequently Asked Questions
Do both partners need to be present?
Generally yes if both are declarants.
What evidence do I need?
The declaration itself doesn’t require attached evidence. The receiving party (e.g., IRCC) may ask for supporting documents separately.


