Statutory Declaration in Cork — Notary Public Service for Sworn Declarations
A statutory declaration is a formal written statement of facts made solemnly before a qualified witness — such as a notary public, solicitor, or commissioner for oaths. Hugh Phelan in Douglas, Cork regularly witnesses statutory declarations for a wide range of personal, business, and legal purposes.
What Is a Statutory Declaration?
A statutory declaration is made under the Statutory Declarations Act 1938 in Ireland. The declarant confirms that the contents are true to the best of their knowledge and belief, and the declaration is witnessed by a person authorised by law to take such declarations (including notaries public and commissioners for oaths). A false statutory declaration is a criminal offence.
Common Uses for Statutory Declarations
- Statutory declarations of identity — confirming that two different name spellings refer to the same person
- Statutory declarations of change of name
- Declarations for lost or destroyed documents (e.g., lost title deeds)
- Declarations of marital status for foreign marriage registration
- Statutory declarations for insurance purposes
- Declarations required for foreign government applications
- Business declarations confirming company or trading status
- Declarations supporting Freedom to Marry certificates
Notary vs Commissioner for Oaths
For purely domestic Irish purposes, a statutory declaration witnessed by a commissioner for oaths (which any Irish solicitor can be) is usually sufficient. However, if your declaration needs to be used internationally, having it witnessed by a notary public like Hugh Phelan means it can be apostilled and will carry full international legal weight.
Preparing Your Declaration
If you need a statutory declaration prepared from scratch, Hugh Phelan can advise and draft a suitable declaration for you. For standard declarations (identity, name change, etc.) bring a clear statement of the facts you need to declare, and the office will prepare the formal document for signing and witnessing.
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