Sample Singapore Statutory Declaration Form generated online by Loh Eben Ong LLP

Singapore Statutory Declaration Form Online

Use this free Singapore Statutory Declaration Form to generate a draft declaration in Word format, and then sign it before a Commissioner for Oaths. Firstly, complete the fields below. Next, our system emails you a .docx document based on your answers. Afterwards, you may edit and print it before your appointment. A Statutory Declaration must be in the form set out in the First Schedule of the Oaths and Declarations Act. Moreover, to make a Statutory Declaration in Singapore, you must sign it in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths. However, for use outside Singapore, you will usually sign before a Notary Public instead.

We receive numerous enquiries for drafting of SD or Affidavit for names issues. For samples of SD for name issues, please refer to our help article at Sample Statutory Declaration for Name Issues.

Please note that this is a FREE Legal Form service, but it is offered subject to our terms and conditions stated in the form.

Purposes of Statutory Declarations

  • Providing evidence of use of a trade mark in Singapore

  • Explaining discrepancies in one’s name in various documents

  • Declaring that a gift of property by the donor was made when he was solvent at the time of making the gift and that he has not become insolvent as a result of the transaction.

  • Declaring of change of one’s name with a Deed Poll, but lost the document

  • Declaring one is not married

  • Declaring that one has lost the title deed to a property

  • Declaring the loss of your passport or ID document

  • Declaring your place of residence and your residential address

  • Declaring that your current name and your former name is one and the same person

What Is a Statutory Declaration in Singapore?

A statutory declaration is a written statement of fact that you solemnly declare to be true, under the Oaths and Declarations Act 2000. Consequently, it carries legal weight even though no oath on a religious book is taken. Furthermore, the declaration must follow the form set out in the First Schedule to that Act, which is why our Singapore Statutory Declaration Form follows that wording. Above all, a false declaration is a criminal offence, so read every line before you sign.

How to Use Our Singapore Statutory Declaration Form

  1. Firstly, choose whether the declaration is for you personally or for your company.
  2. Next, pick the scenario closest to your situation, for example a name discrepancy or a lost deed poll.
  3. Then complete your particulars exactly as they appear on your NRIC or passport.
  4. Afterwards, submit the form and check your inbox for the generated Word document.
  5. Finally, edit and print the declaration, but do not sign it yet.

Please note that this Singapore Statutory Declaration Form is a free drafting aid, not legal advice. Therefore, if your matter is complex, please contact our lawyers for a proper draft.

Where to Sign Your Statutory Declaration

You must sign in front of the right officer, and the destination of the document decides who that is.

Use in Singapore Sign before a Commissioner for Oaths. The prescribed fee is S$25 per person, plus S$5 for each exhibit. See our Commissioner for Oaths fee page.
Use overseas Sign before a Notary Public, and then obtain the mandatory SAL Apostille. Accordingly, see our Notary Public fee guide.

Meanwhile, please bring your original NRIC, FIN card or passport, together with the unsigned declaration and every exhibit.

Singapore Statutory Declaration Form: Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Singapore Statutory Declaration Form really free?

Yes. We provide the generator free of charge, subject to the terms stated in the form. However, the attendance before a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public attracts the prescribed statutory fee. Therefore, budget for that fee separately.

Can I sign the statutory declaration before I attend?

No. The officer must watch you sign, so please leave the signature blank. Otherwise, we cannot administer the declaration and you will need to reprint the document. Above all, arrive with the declaration complete but unsigned.

What is the difference between a statutory declaration and an affidavit?

An affidavit supports court proceedings, whereas a statutory declaration usually goes to a government agency, a bank, an employer or an overseas authority. Nevertheless, both require you to appear before an authorised officer. Accordingly, tell us the purpose and we will confirm which document you need.

Can I use a statutory declaration to explain a name discrepancy?

Yes, and that is one of the most common uses in Singapore. For instance, clients declare that a name on a foreign birth certificate and the name on an NRIC belong to the same person. Similarly, our lost deed poll service helps where the original deed poll cannot be traced.

Will a Singapore statutory declaration be accepted overseas?

Usually, provided a Notary Public witnesses it and the Singapore Academy of Law issues an Apostille. However, some countries also require consular legalisation. Therefore, please ask the receiving authority what it needs before your appointment.

Can a company make a statutory declaration?

Yes. A director, secretary or other authorised signatory declares on the company’s behalf, and our form has a company option. In addition, please bring the ACRA business profile and the board resolution authorising you to sign.

Where do I attend to make my statutory declaration?

Please come to 135 Middle Road #05-11, Bylands Building, Singapore 188975, near Bugis. We open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 6.00pm, and we close between 1.00pm and 2.15pm. To reserve a slot, call +65 6338 1810, because we see clients by appointment only.