The Simple Declaration Form is a fundamental legal instrument in Canadian law, used when an individual needs to make a formal statement of facts under penalty of perjury. This document type is governed by federal legislation including the Canada Evidence Act and Statutory Declarations Act, as well as various provincial statutes. It serves as an alternative to a sworn oath and carries similar legal weight. The form is commonly used in situations requiring official verification of statements, such as confirming identity, residency, or specific circumstances for legal, administrative, or business purposes. The document must be signed in the presence of a commissioner for oaths, notary public, or other authorized official, who verifies the declarant's identity and witnesses the signing. False declarations can result in serious legal consequences, making this a crucial document for maintaining integrity in formal statements.

1. Declarant Information: Full legal name, address, and other identifying information of the person making the declaration

2. Declaration Statement: The formal opening statement indicating this is a solemn declaration

3. Subject Matter: The main content of what is being declared, presented in clear, numbered paragraphs

4. Truth Acknowledgment: Standard clause affirming that the declaration is true and made with the understanding that it has the same force as if made under oath

5. Signature Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and witness/commissioner details