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 that you declare to be true, used for official purposes in Victoria and governed by Victorian law.
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When should you use a statutory declaration (vic)?

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

It must include your full name, address, the facts being declared, the required legal wording, and be signed and witnessed according to Victorian law.
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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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