Statutory Declaration (VIC)

The Statutory Declaration (Victoria) is valid for matters relating to Victoria and Victorian legislation. This declaration may be signed and witnessed electronically.

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Last updated January 30, 2025

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Statutory Declaration (VIC)

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What is a statutory declaration (vic)?

A statutory declaration (VIC) is a written statement of facts declared to be true, made in accordance with Victorian law and witnessed by an authorised person.
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When should you use a statutory declaration (vic)?

Use this document when you need to formally declare facts for matters related to Victoria, such as personal, financial, or health information, or when required by an institution or authority.
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What should be in a statutory declaration (vic)?

It must include your full name, address, the facts you are declaring, the required declaration wording, and be properly signed and witnessed as per Victorian legislation.
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Statutory Declaration (VIC)
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The Legal Risk Score of a Statutory Declaration (VIC) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • It has specific execution requirements.
  • It is a criminal offence to lie in a statutory declaration.

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A statutory corporation isn't just a company owned by the government. Read this article to learn more about how these corporations work.

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