Statutory Declaration Solicitors in Scotland
You may need a statutory declaration for a variety of reasons. Our solicitors can help you with your statutory declaration needs quickly and efficiently.
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A formal statement of fact must use the right wording and be declared before an authorised person.
A statutory declaration is a written statement that a person formally declares to be true before someone authorised to receive it. It is used where legislation, a public body, court, insurer, employer or overseas authority requires facts to be confirmed in a prescribed form.
The declaration should not be signed before the appointment unless the instructions expressly permit it. We review the wording, identify the authority under which it is made and confirm the identity and supporting documents required.
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Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with telephone and video appointments available throughout Scotland.
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A dedicated family law team handling everything from straightforward separation to complex financial and child law disputes.
What Does Our Statutory Declarations Service Include?
At Kee Solicitors, we assist clients with the preparation and witnessing of statutory declarations for a wide range of purposes. Our team ensures that each declaration is correctly drafted and executed in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.
Common uses and the steps required before a declaration is completed.
Declarations can be required for marriage abroad, lost documents, names or identity, travel consent, property or boundary matters, insurance, education, immigration and other official purposes. The fact that a declaration is requested does not mean one standard form will be accepted for every use.
Where a draft has been supplied, we check whether our solicitor or notary is authorised to receive it and whether the wording is complete. Where drafting is required, we need clear instructions and evidence of the facts. A declaration should not be used to state a legal conclusion the declarant cannot properly make.
Knowingly making a false declaration can have serious criminal and civil consequences. The solicitor or notary witnesses the declaration; they do not verify every underlying fact unless separately instructed to do so.
Remote completion may be possible in limited circumstances, but the governing rule and receiving authority must accept the method. We confirm whether in-person attendance and original documents are required before booking.
Where you need wider legal advice, our one-hour fixed-fee initial consultation costs £250 + VAT and includes a written assessment of your options and a tailored estimate for any further work.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Statutory Declarations in Scotland
Common questions about statutory declarations in Scotland.
What is a statutory declaration?
It is a formal written statement of fact declared to be true before an authorised person. The form and wording depend on the law or organisation requiring it.
Who can witness a statutory declaration?
The authorised witness depends on the statutory basis and destination. It can include a notary public, justice of the peace, solicitor or another specifically authorised person. We check the requirement before the appointment.
How quickly can one be prepared?
A straightforward supplied form can often be dealt with promptly once identity and instructions are checked. Drafting, foreign use, supporting evidence or unusual wording can require more time.
What happens if a declaration is false?
A person who knowingly makes a false formal declaration can face serious legal consequences. Only facts honestly believed to be true should be included, and uncertainties should be clarified before signing.
Can I make a statutory declaration by video?
Only where the applicable law, the authorised witness and the receiving authority accept that process. Some declarations require physical presence or original documents, so remote completion cannot be assumed.
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