A Statutory Declaration serves as a legally binding document where an individual formally declares certain facts to be true, carrying the weight of legal consequences for false statements. This document type is commonly used when formal proof or verification of facts is required but obtaining a court-sworn affidavit would be impractical or unnecessary. The Statutory Declaration is governed by U.S. federal law under 28 U.S.C. § 1746, which provides for unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury, along with state-specific requirements that may vary by jurisdiction. Common uses include immigration matters, property transactions, financial declarations, insurance claims, and various administrative proceedings where formal verification of facts is necessary. The declaration must follow specific formatting and content requirements to ensure legal validity, and in some states, may require notarization.

1. Title and Declaration Statement: Formal header identifying the document as a Statutory Declaration and including the declarant's initial statement

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

3. Jurisdiction Statement: Statement specifying the jurisdiction under which the declaration is being made

4. Facts/Subject Matter: Clear, numbered paragraphs containing the substantive content of the declaration

5. Truth Statement: Formal statement that the declared information is true and correct

6. Perjury Statement: Standard legal text stating that the declaration is made under penalty of perjury

7. Execution Block: Space for signature, date, and place of signing