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
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…
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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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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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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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…
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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.…
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.
