This declaration does not prove your service on its own: it describes the facts and supports official documents you may obtain from military authorities or archives.
In what situations is it requested?
- applying for a benefit reserved for former members of the armed forces;
- a relative's process (spouse, child) requiring proof of a parent's service;
- supporting a request for military records;
- rebuilding a file when documents have been lost or destroyed.
What should the declaration contain?
- the declarant's full identity;
- the army, unit, rank and known dates of service;
- the circumstances of the loss of documents, if applicable;
- a statement of truthfulness.
How does this relate to the proof of life for a pension?
A former serviceman receiving a foreign pension may also need to prove each year that they are alive. That subject is separate and covered in its own article.
Proof of life and life attestation for a foreign pension
Can it be sworn online?
Yes, when the document and situation are eligible for remote oath commissioning, by videoconference.
Online oath commissioning in Québec: how does it work?
Assermentation Express
Assermentation Express is not a military authority and issues no service documents. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.