Statutory Declaration Solicitor
A statutory declaration solicitor specialises in witnessing a statement of truth being made by a client. Stat decs are usually made for clients for:
- Declaration of Solvency
- Landlord Statutory Declaration
- declaring a change in your marital status, residency status, nationality, or name, usually because there is no other legal evidence
The solicitor doesn't advise you on the transaction you are undertaking. Their role is to hear and witness your declaration.
Who is Authorised to take a statutory declaration?
- Solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Notary Public
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Used for transfers for under value (gifts), insolvency, Name Change by Deed Poll
- Appointments available from 14/05/2026
- Fast turnaround from an SRA-regulated solicitor
- Competitive cost at £151 INC VAT
The Statutory Declarations Act 1835 is the law that governs the process for making a statutory declaration.
Under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911, if you knowingly and wilfully make a statutory declaration that is false in a material particular, then you are guilty of an offence, and liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment for up to 2 years, or to a fine, or both.
Can I write my own statutory declaration?
You can write your declaration or you may want to pay a Solicitor to create your declaration for you to make sure it meets The Statutory Declarations Act 1835.
How do you write a statutory declaration?
All stat decs must contain the following wording:
“I (name) do solemnly and sincerely declare, that/as follows.. .. .. .. and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.”
It must be completely true and accurate. It must follow a set structure and contain very specific wording. Contact us if you want a solicitor to help create your stat dec.
How much does a statutory declaration cost?
Our solicitor can swear to sign your declaration for a Fixed Fee of £151 INC VAT per person. Available from 14/05/2026*, via video call.
Do I need a statutory declaration solicitor near me?
Whether you are based in London, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham, our panel solicitor offers online declarations via video conference. You can complete your meeting from the comfort of your own home or during your lunch hour at work.
Caragh Bailey is a Lead Property Content Specialist at SAM Conveyancing, having joined the firm in 2020. With a portfolio of over 150 technical conveyancing, house survey and mortgage guides, she has become a primary authority on the end-to-end sale and purchase process.
Caragh specialises in complex legal workflows, including Help to Buy redemptions, equity transfers, shared ownership structures, trust deeds for tax planning, and joint ownership disputes. Her expertise extends to leasehold reform and RICS home surveys, where she provides clear, factual guidance on independent legal advice for specialist mortgage products and intricate ownership structures.
Andrew Boast FMAAT is a qualified accountant, conveyancing specialist and author with over 25 years of experience in the UK property sector. Since beginning his career in 2000 within established SRA and CLC-regulated conveyancing solicitor firms, Andrew has overseen the legal journeys of more than 75,000 clients.
He is the author of the property guide 'How to Buy a House Without Killing Anyone' and a frequent contributor to mainstream UK media on legislative updates, property law, first-time buyer guides, conveyancing best practices, and stamp duty changes. Andrew specialises in resolving complex title issues, property conflict disputes, and property tax options, streamlining the enquiry process to reduce transaction times and maintaining a client-friendly focus.
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