The Solemn Declaration Form is a fundamental legal instrument in Canadian law that provides an alternative to sworn affidavits for individuals who need to make formal, legally binding statements. This document type is established under Section 41 of the Canada Evidence Act and is recognized across all Canadian jurisdictions. It is commonly used when individuals need to certify facts, confirm identities, verify documents, or make formal statements for legal or administrative purposes. The form is particularly valuable in situations where religious or personal beliefs may prevent someone from taking an oath, or where a more streamlined alternative to a sworn affidavit is preferred. The declaration must be made before an authorized official such as a commissioner for taking affidavits or a notary public, and making false declarations can result in serious legal consequences, including potential criminal charges for perjury.

1. Title and Statutory Authority: States that this is a Solemn Declaration made pursuant to Section 41 of the Canada Evidence Act

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, current address, and occupation of the person making the declaration

3. Declaration Statements: The main body containing the specific facts or statements being declared, typically in numbered paragraphs

4. Truth Acknowledgment: Standard clause stating that the declarant solemnly declares the statements to be true

5. Legal Warning: Statement acknowledging that the declaration is made with the same force and effect as if made under oath

6. Execution Block: Space for signature, date, and commissioner's attestation